Running from Diabetes

Today I run my errands on my bike.I talk about heart rate monitor training.Listen to episode 42

I ramble on about my week. I talk about insulin resistance and neuropathy. Should you go on insulin therapy. Listen to Episode 41

I talk today about the poison called High Fructose Corn Syrup.   Listen to Episode 40

  Today I'm out for a very long walk to get my blood sugar down and kick start my exercise program. Change my body at rest to a body in motion to stay in motion. Using the long run principle I grow my distance, working on my mental training to go long. I talk about my first time running a race and how I got to it.   Listen to Episode 39

Today I talk about: Stopping the negative self talk. The art of foregiving yourself. Using social media for motivation.Listen to Episode 38

 Sorry about not posting for a while. The Catch-22 of diabetes.   Listen to Episode 37

  I give my weekly update and the recipe of the week on a very warm and difficult 5 miler. Yellow Split Pea Soup 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped salt and pepper 2 cups yellow split peas 6 cups vegetable stock or water 2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potato, yam, plantains, pumpkin, taro root or any combination of the above cayenne pepper (optional) lime (optional) Heat up the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the split peas and stock to the pot. Cook for about 20 minutes. Add the potato, pumpkin, or whichever root vegetable you are using. Continue cooking until all the vegetables and peas are soft, about 25-40 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. You can leave the soup chunk or blend some if it if you like. Serve with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a squeeze of lime. Makes 6 servings. Per serving (using sweet potato): 336 Calories; 18g Protein; 5.4g Total Fat; 56g Total Carbohydrates; 0mg Cholesterol; 51mg Sodium; 19.6g Fiber. Recipe for Mark Bittman: How To Cook Everything Vegetarian Listen to Episode 36

I give my weekly update. I talk about my ladder/steep roof exercise plan.I also introduce my plant based recipe of the week.Tom Yum (Hot & Sour Thai) Soup: Ingredients3 cups vegetable broth 5 kaffir lime leaves 3 slices unpeeled galangal, about 2 inches long (ginger will work)3 slices lemongrass, about 2 inches long 1 cup sliced button mushrooms 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce 10 Thai chile peppers, pounded with the edge of a knife or cooking mallet to release the flavor 1 lime, juiced 1 medium tomato, sliced (optional)1/2 onion, sliced 8 medium-size cubes tofu, optional (your favorite brand) Dash chopped cilantro Dash chopped green onions DirectionsIn a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Once boiling, add the lime leaves, galangal and lemongrass and boil for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, thin soy sauce, Thai chiles, lime juice, tomatoes, onions and tofu, if desired, and boil for another 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Note: For extra spice, add more Thai chile peppers From The Food Network Website.Listen to Episode 35

I talk about running podcasts and give my weekly update.http://www.runningpodcasts.org/ Listen to Episode 34

I give the usual update. I talk about how I wire up for my runs.Listen to Episode 33

  Happy New Year I discuss my 2012 race plans and training plan. My weekly update regarding my diabetic vacation.   Listen to Episode 32

Just a quick update before the Christmas holiday.   Listen to Episode 31

An update as I gripe about having diabetes. A quick promo from my friend Kevin Gwyn for the Extra Mile Podcast Jeff Galloway Edition.   Listen to Episode 30

My weekly update. I talk about vegetarian pizza and vegetable chop suey, and a quick promo for my friends, Chris Russell, book now out on Kindle. Listen to Episode 29

I update while out for a 5 mile walk/run. I talk about vegetarian friendly restaurants, new running shoes and running technical wear.   Listen to Episode 28

During a 4 mile fitness walk I give an update. I also talk about the 3 part of my lifestyle.   Listen to Episode 27

I go for a walk with Honey and talk about an imperfect world with my plant based whole food life style.   Listen to Episode 26

This episode I talk about my new lifestyle, the whole food plant based diet.Listen to Episode 25

An update on my fruit and vegetable juice reboot program.   Listen to Episode 24

I’m out on a walk with 2 of my children talking about juice fasting. I give an update on my health and life. Listen to Episode 23

Out on a walk, I talk about getting back into Ranger Shape. Life is a little rough but I’m coming back with a vengeance. Listen to Episode 22

In my mobile studio on my way to my Endocrinologist (Diabetes Dr.) and I discuss the findings.Listen to Episode 21