23 Comments so far

1. Wendi Dee on August 15, 2008 8:06 pm

   Kevin,

   Your video came just as Jim was just on his way out the door. He’s been complaining that his knees are hurting even though he’s doing the chi-running position (which sounds exactly like what you’ve described). Maybe he’s not being conscious enough about his stride, or something? He’s obviously doing something wrong if his knees are hurting, right?

   He said to let you know he likes watermelon after he’s done jogging. Julia, our dog, agrees–she likes watermelon afer her run, as well.

   Lots of love to both of you!

   Wendi
   XOXOXO

   p.s. I sent an email this morning to you and Annmarie about a project I’ve been working on. Did you receive it?

2. Debra on August 15, 2008 8:30 pm

   Just a little feedback today. The “renegadehealth.com” banner along the bottom was covering up most of Kevin’s feet the whole time he was showing how to position and land on your feet when running. I’ve noticed this in previous episodes as well, like in recipe demos, the banner sometimes covers up key visuals.

   Other than that, good info. My husband is a beginning runner, but is really improving fast and getting into it, so I’ll make sure he watches this.

   Debra

3. Christina on August 15, 2008 8:58 pm

   It may be cliche but after a hard workout I really do prefer a smoothie, homemade, usually with some Vega or other superfood-type powder, frozen bananas, blueberries, cocoa, fresh greens and in my non-raw case, a scoop of soy or rice cream.

   A vote for the snake. Neat that you caught that on video!

4. Patricia J Allen on August 15, 2008 10:06 pm

   This video is dead as was the last one #118. No trouble with earlier ones????

5. Valerie on August 15, 2008 10:36 pm

   Hello Annmarie and Kevin,

   After a workout, I enjoy eating fruits, particularly mangoes.
   
   Have a great weekend !

6. Sunnie Fernandes on August 15, 2008 11:08 pm

   Deseeded (not to be confused with seedless) 1/2 watermelon blended (with rind) into a super delicious refreshing drink. That or 6 bananas blended with the water of 1 coconut. Yum!

7. lisa on August 15, 2008 11:34 pm

   great show and topic. i am currently not a runner, but would like to get into it. as you said about the arch in our feet supporting us, i have really flat feet. i was wondering if there are some repercussion’s to running? or if there is a certain type of shoe to have? thanks
   lisa

8. Steve Mackel on August 15, 2008 11:40 pm

   Kevin,

   High glycemic carbs within 30 minutes of finishing a hard effort cardio respiratory workout. Maybe a little protein with it. I know it goes against the grain of RHTV but chocolate milk is excellent post workout fuel.

   BTW your running form looks pretty good

   Train Focused, Steve Mackel SoCalRunning.com

9. Han-Lin on August 15, 2008 11:46 pm

   Hi Kevin,
   Thanks for the advice on running posture.

   After a workout, depending on the weather, it it’s hot outside, I may eat fruits such as watermelon, cucumbers, apples, or anything that is refreshing. I usually drink lemon-lime recovery drink from the book “Thrive Diet” by Brendan Brazier.

10. Meri on August 16, 2008 4:25 am

    Really helpful show guys

    I used to run (on pavement, bad me) but had to give up when I injured my back. When I tried to go back to it I got awful shin splints that took me ages to get rid of and I’ve been scared to run since then. The guy I’ve been seeing for my back has helped me to improve my walking posture so that I now feel more balanced and fluid, and like it’s less effort to walk now. I take this as a good sign but I don’t know if it will translate over into my running if I start that up again.

    I usually like to work out in the morning, so then I have my breakfast smoothie with various superfoods in it and sunwarrior rice protein.

    As for whose form is better, you both looked comfortable and fluid, I couldn’t really see a lot of difference. The snake was awesome, we don’t get any round London!

11. Janice on August 16, 2008 9:32 am

    Don’t run but I bike in the early morning. Take my smoothie along. Yum. I’m 63 and just getting in to the raw ‘thing’. So easy and yummy.

12. Donna on August 16, 2008 9:50 am

    A piece of fruit. Maybe. I don’t really bother with the before and after. If I walk in the morning before work then it’s a latte made of expresso and (raw) milk. And sometimes I have half a bagel on the way to work.

    If I work out during my lunch hour there’s no time to eat anything except the other half of my bagel.

    If I do something after work like walk or ride my bike then I eat dinner afterwards.
    If I go to yoga after work then I try to get something down before I go. They say not to eat beforehand, but if the class is at 7:30, I haven’t eaten since lunch. AND, that means I’m eating dinner at 10:00 at night.

    And that’s the way it is in the world of the 9 to 5.

    BTW - the word is “whose”, not “who’s”. And yes, the banner gets in the way. I couldn’t see your feet.

    Namaste

13. Patricia J Allen on August 16, 2008 10:17 am

    Today, this video worked for me. Can’t figure out why not yesterday.
    Count blessings!

14. Daniel Sims on August 16, 2008 12:00 pm

    I really liked this episode.
    Can you tell me if you ever talk about knee braces for people, in order to help reduce knee pain?

    Thanks,

    Daniel Sims

15. Melody on August 16, 2008 1:46 pm

    I prefer fruit smoothie after work outs. Thanks for the running tips.

16. Celeste Mandala on August 16, 2008 5:48 pm

    My after workout craving seems to be for some almond butter on either a banana or apple. Great protein and also fixes my sweet tooth.

17. Jeanne SDR on August 17, 2008 8:33 am

    Hi Kevin and Ann Marie,
    Nice form on both of you. When you had the segment on “Your perfect day,” I wrote that I’d like to be able to run 2-3 miles without pain. Since then I’ve seen that as way below my potential! I was in the South a few weeks ago and couldn’t run in the stiff, humid air, so used the fitness room equipment. I put the treadmill on a slight incline, which made my form exactly as you have described today! Lo and behold, I ran over two miles, nearly three, without pain, almost without effort. Later I did notice a different group of muscles had been used more heavily than usual- a little sore. In my regular outdoor walk/run routine there are hills and valleys, and the blacktop is hard. So the treadmill’s softer landing combined with the incline which produced the corrected posture, were the key to a much better workout! Yahoo! I am going to try to come down more forward or centered on my foot when walking and running to see if it makes a difference. I am sooooo grateful for this segment and your willingness to bring good information to us daily! THANX- both of you,
    Jeanne SDR

    Oh BTW, I don’t like to eat before working out, but freshly juiced carrot juice afterward is refreshing.

18. Muriel on August 17, 2008 5:03 pm

    After my workout i crave a rich smoothie made up of banana, a couple of brazil nuts, frozen wild blueberries, a raw egg (farm fresh)blended with 2 cups of reverse osmosis water from my water cooler. It is refreshing and a sweet treat and also very nourishing. Other options could include Hemp seeds, almonds, a couple of tablespoons of Salba, unsweetened pure cranberry juice, just to name a few.
    Thanks for the great information and sharing of ideas.

19. Gudni on August 18, 2008 11:11 am

    In Chinese medicine they say that hurting knees are indication of Kidney weakness and in my case it can possibly fit. Then again Chinese Medicine says as well don´t eat raw. Not good for your spleen according to that philosophy. Soooo… what to believe???????

20. Annie Huntington on August 20, 2008 10:31 am

    This is unrelated to your topics today, dont get me wrong, I love being a 90% raw foodie, but I did some research and this is some of what I found…Several recent studies measured vitamin levels in the blood after eating raw and cooked vegetables.’ Subjects who ate cooked vegetables absorbed four to five times more nutrients than those who ate raw ones’, reported researchers at the Institute of Food Research in 2003. Cooking not only breaks the cell wall, liberating minerals to our bodies, it actually enhances and activates many vitamins. ((info @ susanweed.com))
    Please i would love to hear your comment on this, Kevin.

21. Dedra Henry on August 20, 2008 9:27 pm

    Man - - I wish I could be that casual about seeing a snake!!!
    As always, great informative show - Dede

22. Tami on August 21, 2008 3:26 am

    Hi Kevin,
    When I return from dancing I drink water. It takes time until I can eat something - about anhour, and then I feel like eating some sandwich with tahini, mango slices or a slad leftover, pastrami (god forbid :-)). Only water refresh me well enough - drinking and showering - and I need a real food to fill the lost energy and to settle down.

    About the running - any advice will be appreciated a lot - 4 years ago I tore my quadricep - the left one - a total tear. It healed with no operation (long story) so the muscle is weak and all the left side is now weak because of misusing it. I want to run! I want to be able to jump, I want to feel more stable. For this I need to exercise my core - not only the quads. I practice on a vibration machine, which quite helps, but still there is lack of strength. Lately - maybe because of change in the way I use my body - I have faciitis in my left foot. It makes me happy from the point of view that it is a sign that I use my foot and don’t lean too much on the right side, but it hurts.
    Can you direct me to a very good and wonderful exercises?
    Sincerely and most thankful,

    Tami

23. andy on September 17, 2008 7:17 am

    Ive heard about such thing as chi walking and chi running, which uses similar techniques that kev showed
    http://www.chiwalking.com/shop/home.php