Tasha

Whoever created that site needs some kind of non-demoninational church built in their honor. Normally I train to heavy music though. thanks Guys . what is in your player right now?

Thank-You for the invitation to Seattle ! I won't be able to make the whole Vacation, unless I quit my job A huge pat on your back for organizing this whole event Robert Rules !

I won't be going on the vacation I was thinking about coming to Seattle to visit everyone. Would that be okay?

Any open ideas for some songs you like listen or train to.. Feel free to add some here on this page Cheers ! Tasha

What a freaky experience.. Sorry to hear about that Pamela good thing your bf was there Do you have a HR Montor? It's probably one of the best tools for training..

No, that was my inside voice

I never heard that before ! Or this one, "I'll only eat chicken if it's organic and free ranged". My comment back is "Eat a whole free ranged organic vegetable instead, you big nugget"

Hey Robet, that's very impressive .. How do you still get a good time without even running much?

Great intro.! You're going be an inspriation to others.. Way to go Ralph Welcome to the Form !

Our english is great.. don't worry guys.. Welcome .. If you need anything.. just message me

I just didn't want to leave a fellow vegan out Maybe next time.. where area are you living?

Awesome Thanks Potter. I'm glad you like the article You're always welcome to come to trackfest. BC Cup on Saturday.. 8 hrs of pure racing ! It'll be a blast.. Lately I realized the guys have grown on me. I was holding up the riders for sprints. They started spaying water at me, lifting me up over their shoulder, pushing me around. lol I'm looking forward to see another vegan racing in Victoria Coolio.. !

Hey Gang, I wanted to share this news article "Victoria Vegan News" writen by Dave Shishkoff. It's outstanding cleaver and fun to read.. There's even a little write up about ME lol enjoy! http://www.thevictoriavegan.com/newsletter/TVV-07-May07.pdf

Cool Tree Good luck to you on your victory for your transformation.. it'll be the best thing you ever did.. Tasha

Hi Michelle and Welcome Nice to meet you

I take Vega.. I'll slap myself silly if I leave my home without it

Awesome. ! thanks for sharing this with us ! GO Vegan!

yes you're right Trev!... before yoga I couldn't even touch my ankles

I can touch my toes almost put my head to the floor.. I never was flexible up until I started praticing yoga... Nice girl..!!! that takes a lot of strength.. I still can't do a two arm handstand...

Welcome to the form Bart.. nice to meet you !

I'll volunteer to be an extra in your sequel Robert.. how cool would that be

I've been taken this supplement (Cordyceps) for a couple of months.. In two weeks I notice a huge different in my endurance.. here's some more information on this magic pill.. I hope this helps you too Many people underestimate the amount of adaptation that the body must make in response to the demands that triathletes place on their bodies. The adrenal glands help your body to adapt to stress by producing cortisol which will facilitate the production of energy from protein and fat in the body. Regular intense training will require the adrenals to secrete cortisol, and if there is excessive training or other unusual amounts of stress (mental, emotional, environmental) the adrenals can become fatigued. Stressful events (including races) can push an athlete in a state of hypoadrenalism which can compromise the immune system. Many athletes can get sick after a race, a hard training week or in response to stressful life events. If the body cannot handle the stress many symptoms can develop including: backaches, chronic inflammation, allergies, infections, sleeping difficulties, fatigue and digestive disturbances. If the body stays in a state of hypoadrenalism for an extended period of time, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and other degenerative conditions can result. Proper rest, nutrition, and supplementation can allow the body to perform more effectively and help to keep the adrenal glands healthy and strong. There are many herbs that have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine to help supplement adrenal function and assist the body in adapting to stress. They are known as adaptogenic herbs and they help with energy metabolism, stamina, endurance, immune support, muscle development, cardiovascular strength, respiratory function, and an ability to adapt to environmental stress. Almost all successful elite level athletes incorporate adaptogenic herbs and supplements in their training regimes. Many Olympic champions attribute some of their success to the advice of Chinese medicine and naturopathic doctors. There are many excellent adaptogenic herbs which include panax ginseng, suma, astragulus, licorice root, sarsaparilla, and schizandra. In this article, I would like to discuss three of the most powerful and popular adaptogenic herbs – Siberian ginseng, rhodiola, and cordyceps. Studies on Siberian Ginseng, rhodiola and cordyceps have shown measurable improvement in time to exhaustion, peak oxygen volume VO peak, ATP production, C-reactive protein and creatine kinase activity. The edge they provide is also more than just performance enhancement. Adaptogenic herbs can prevent illness and burn out associated with intense training. Simple colds and flus can dash the hopes of even the best trained athletes – and intense training and endurance exercise can suppress the immune system – in particular the activity of T and NK killer cells Cordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis) In 1993, China's Wan Jun-Sha broke the 10,000 meter world record by an amazing 40 seconds at the World Track and Field meet in Stuttgart, Germany. She was suspected of using illegal steroids because of the huge time improvement. After extensive drug testing, she was cleared, and it was revealed that she was only using cordyceps and other Chinese herbs. Animal studies have shown cordyceps increases the ratio of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to inorganic phosphate (Pi) in the liver by 45-55% - which is beneficial in terms of energy metabolism and the potential for athletic performance enhancement. Mice fed cordyceps and subjected to an extreme low oxygen environment, were able to utilize oxygen more efficiently (30-50% increase), better tolerate acidosis and hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and live 2-3 times longer than a control group. Similar research suggests that cordyceps increases energy by improving blood oxygen utilization by over 40%. A small study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting (1999), showed that cordyceps significantly increases maximal oxygen uptake and anaerobic threshold in cyclists, which may lead to improved exercise capacity and resistance to fatigue. Other areas of benefit include increasing SOD (an overall antioxidant) and glutathione activity, strengthening immune function, kidney and adrenal function and improving glucose metabolism. Certain polysaccharides and glycoproteins in cordyceps may also boost energy and reduce fatigue by increasing testosterone levels, which has been observed in numerous studies. In one study, cordyceps increased plasma testosterone levels in mice with low testosterone by almost 170%. Cordyceps dosage: 1 to 3 grams per day for maintenance; 3 to 6 grams per day for optimal effects. Cordyceps products vary greatly in their quality. I recommend Aloha Medicinals and New Chapter cordyceps products. It is essential to buy good quality brands of these herbs. Many poor quality products exist on the market. Price is almost always an indication of quality. Most good health food stores, including Lifestyles Markets carry high quality products. For all adaptogenic herbs, it best to take for 2 months and then to take a break for 2 weeks. Elite athletes, athletes pushing themselves to new levels and distances or beginning athletes will notice the greatest benefits from adaptogens – as they are putting the most stress on their bodies.

Welcome to the coolest form Beth.. !

I love Sprint races.. I not a sprinter but they are fun to watch !!!

Welcome to the far most wonderful place ! look forward to hearing more about you