Archive for July 2010
Feeling tired?
21/07/2010 by admin.
If you are feeling tired then you might be lacking Vitamin B12 which is part of the Vitamin B complex. B12 is needed for maintenance of the nervous system and the synthesis of red blood cells. If you are deficient in this Vitamin it can result in anaemia. Symptoms of anaemia include fatigue, breathlessness, dizziness, difficulty sleeping and concentrating, weakness and sore mouth. People suffering anaemia also tend to look pale and can have a rapid heartbeat.
B12 is also important for children’s growth as well as maintaining a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 is primarily found in meat, eggs and dairy products which are more reliable than sources from plant products such as seaweeds and algae.
Vegetarians and those that tend to suffer from anaemia should boost their Vitamin B12 intake through fortified foods such as fortified soy beverages, cereals, meat substitutes, or by using a Vitamin B12 supplement.
Saturday’s Boot Camp
20/07/2010 by admin.
Saturday’s boot camp will be held at the Reservoir at 10 am.
Tonight’s Boot Camp
20/07/2010 by admin.
Boot camp will never be the same…..our new recruits Chris and Andy fitted in just perfectly. Our rounders is coming along nicely too!
Are you getting enough sun?
20/07/2010 by admin.
Unlike other vitamins, we do not need to obtain Vitamin D from the food that we eat, instead we obtain it from sunlight. It is then stored in our bodies for future use throughout the year. However, a high portion of the population has Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is needed for good health and for strong bones. Research also suggests that Vitamin D plays a role in prevention of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Darker skinned people need more sun to get the same amount of Vitamin D than those with fair skin. Between two and three 20 – 30 min segments of exposure to sunlight per week during spring and summer should be sufficient to achieve the required levels of Vitamin D due to the body’s ability to store it. Care must be taken to avoid burning though.
Some foods do contain Vitamin D but the majority is obtained from the sun. Foods containing Vitamin D include:
- Fortified foods such as margarine and cereals.
- Egg yolk.
- Cheese, milk and butter
- Mushrooms.
- Oily fish
- Liver
Naughty Naughty Contador
19/07/2010 by admin.
There’s an unwritten rule in the Tour de France that if the yellow jersey holder has a problem such as a mechanical, then you don’t attack him. That’s just good sportsmanship.Well, today Schlek dropped his chain (ie it came loose) and that dirty rotten Spaniard attacked him. He got a lead sufficient to take the yellow jersey. How low can you go?This is the sort of behaviour we see in football perhaps “the hand of God” but it’s disappointing to see it in cycling. For some it seems to be win at all costs.
Boot Camp Trip to Herm
19/07/2010 by admin.
We will be having a night out in Herm on Tuesday 17 August. The boat leaves at 7 pm and returns 10.45 pm.If you haven’t had an e-mail regarding this from Emma Sarahs please contact me.
10km Run Date is Fixed
19/07/2010 by admin.
The boot camp 10km run will be held on Saturday 25 September which gives you plenty of time to get some more training in.If you are not a regular boot camp member but would like to take part, please contact me.
If you have sent me a text…
19/07/2010 by admin.
If you have sent me a text in the past 4-5 days, it’s highly likely I haven’t received it. I hope that the issue will be resolved soon but in the meantime, please call or e-mail me.
Tuesday’s Boot Camp
19/07/2010 by admin.
We will be meeting at Saumarez Park rear car park at 6.45 pm for this Tuesday’s boot camp.
Good Ole British Food
19/07/2010 by admin.
Here are some calorie facts about some of our favourite pub grub:-Prawn cocktail - 350 kcalToast with Pate - 400 kcalScampi & Chips - 840 kcalSteak & Kidney Pie & Chips - 860 kcalShepards Pie - 400 kcalsBangers & Mash - 650 kcalsIce Cream Sundae - 500 kcalsApple Pie with Custard - 440 kcalsLemon Meringue Pie - 310 kcalsCheesecake - 495 kcalsFigures are approximate.
