A few years ago Gene Gomez was suffering from type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, asthma, and depression. Now he is “The Dean of Lean” after losing 302 pounds! Gomez shares his amazing and truly inspirational story about how he lost all the weight, how he’s no longer taking any prescriptions, and how he’s never been happier. Congrats to Gene and his amazing wife Liz, who also lost 100 pounds! You want inspiration? I give you the Gomez family!
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Plus 7 of the healthiest foods you should be eating but you likely are not…
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SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson talks about training with former UFC Champion Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, MMA training, getting his black belt, and his first year as Sheriff, including the Kristin Smart case.
The boys chat about some of the worst tattoos they have ever seen. Not sure how that come up. They also discuss 5 unique immune boosting super foods that will help you win the battle during the cold and flu season.
Part 2, the interview with SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaXQRa_y5A4
Paul and Ryan argue about New Year’s resolutions and gps running apps. They also share their best Xmas gifts of the year. Part two of the show features Holly Padove talking about Ayurveda http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpx01rizR1A&feature=g-upl&context=G223…
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Ayurveda, which means “science of life,” has its roots in India, dating back more than 5,000 years. Considered the healing side of yoga, it offers a natural, balanced approach to optimal health.
Holly Padove is a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist who stopped by to chat about this very interesting approach to health and wellness.
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Living the Run is thrilled to publish Samantha’s Pruitt’s weekly blog “Excouch Potato Turns Iron (Wo)Man”. Sam has gone from an overweight and unhealthy coach potato to a fitness fanatic. Pruitt is a Certified Heart Zones Triathlon Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Running Coach and USAT Certified Race Director. View Sam’s complete bio on our Bloggers Bio Page. You can read her blog every week on www.livingtherun.com.
Other Excouch Potato Turns Iron (Wo)Man Blogs:
Excouch Potato…YOU are an Ironman!
“Coming Soon to a theatre Near You! Nightmares on Ironman Street”
“Slipping into the Twilight Zone”
Let Freedom Ring and Women Sing
Match Maker-Match Maker, send me a match
Sweet athletic dreams are made of Zzzzz’s
If you want to love somebody, love the one your with
Calories In, Calories Out, Repeat
Open your eyes to everyday inspiration
Silly kids… Toys are for Triathletes
A little A.D.D. goes a long way
Embracing my not-so-skinny genes
Building my base one brick at a time
Big dreams take big sacrifices
The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. Ryan discusses this amazing race/event with marathon runner Chuck Fiorentino who has completed it, and highly recommends it.
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The Environmental Working Group comes out with its list of the unhealthiest cereals. Some have more sugar than Twinkies and chocolate chip cookies! Ryan and Max discuss.
Full report: http://www.ewg.org/report/sugar_in_childrens_cereals
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Coach Mike Hartman joins us to talk about his life changing heart attack he suffered at just 32-years-old. He actually flat lined, died, and then was shocked back to life. Two years later he has lost nearly 50 pounds and has completed a half marathon! He shares his experience and offers some great advice. Keep up the good work coach! In part 2 we chat about his departure as St. Joe’s head football coach and about the upcoming CIF Championship games
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Ryan and Paul chat with Central Coast Triathlon Club Coach Samantha Pruitt about her inspiring journey of going from an overweight couch potato to an Ironwoman! She went from nearly 60 pounds overweight, tired, and feeling crappy to a lean and mean triathlon machine after recently dominating Ironman Arizona!
You can read her training and final race blog here
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We also ask for input on our “Best of SLO County Health and Wellness” poll.
We also chat about Paul’s famous wikipedia page!
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