By the time the day of the big race arrives, most of the preparation has already been done. Months and months of training and miles upon miles of running have been completed. A diet high in carbohydrates has been adhered to, as well as regularly getting the nutrition your body needs to sustain the running machine it has turned into. Now on the day before the race, and the day of the race, what... read more »

Dogs are famous for being man's best friend, but how do know which type of dog will be your best friend? Plus, once you bring the adorable puppy home how do you train him so that he won't turn into the terror? Choosing a Dog Choosing a type of dog is an important part of getting a puppy. Those Saint Bernard puppies are adorable, but they grow into lovable 200 lb. giant slobber... read more »

Are you in the business of organizing training programs on various subjects? Training is a function that not only provides new knowledge and skills for the trainees but also enhances the learning of the faculty. In a training program, studies have found, that only 40% of the satisfaction emanates from the professional contents. The remaining 60% comes from the logistics, ambiance, and social i... read more »

So, you just got the cutest puppy ever...who jumps on people, nips at hands, and is chewing up your furniture. You can't have that! Luckily, you can actually train your dog very quickly in only a few minutes a day. Jumping When your puppy wants to jump on everybody, all the time, they obviously have a little energy to burn. A great way to distract the puppy from jumping up on somebody is... read more »

Advice On Running Your First Marathon Crossing the finish line of a 26.2 mile race in company with hundreds or thousands of other runners may be the most exhilirating feeling you will ever have. From someone who has completed seven marathons from Rhode Island to Hawaii, here are some tips for preparing for that first time out. When To Set Your Goal Give yourself at least six months to train... read more »

It's always exciting to decide to get a new dog for the family, but there are a few things you should take into consideration before getting your new pet. For starters, it's important to first consider the activity level you want your new dog to have. Whether you would like a lazy dog, or a dog that will be happy to go jogging with you each morning, it's important to do some ho... read more »

Read an interesting article recently based on research by Drs Donald K Layman and Nancy R. Rodriguez, published in the January/February issue of the Nutrition Today journal. These researchers reviewed 25 studies on protein and found that eggs help gain muscle strength, providing a great source to keep up your energy level. The doctors believe this is so because eggs are a good source of leucine... read more »

As a high school graduate, I can recall learning many things that I just knew I would never need after graduation. Unless I go on Jeopardy or Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Consequently I feel the schools are failing to teach kids the everyday important things that they will need to know, like how to handle their money. If you would like to teach your children good financial advice, please res... read more »

Last week, I returned from a trip to the Pacific Northwest. I was in Washington to climb the 5th highest peak in the country, Mt. Rainier. At 14,410 ft., Mt. Rainier is both physically and technically challenging. Fear not, however, all you wannabe mountaineers; with a little-okay, a ton-of hard work, you too can successfully summit. First of all, learn everything you can about climbing and m... read more »

Did you know anyone can run a marathon? Sounds like an impossible feat doesn't it? 26.2 miles seems like an eternity, but its actually a very attainable goal with the right motivation and training. The sense of accomplishment after finishing a twenty six mile race is just unbelievable. Your probably wondering why in heaven's name would anyone want to do this to themselves? Why put ... read more »