THIS SATURDAY AT-A-GLANCEMileage: 12
February Volunteers:
Set-up – Sherry and Clark Osborne
Breakdown – Laura Diamond
Supplies – Tom McKiernan, Tom Monahan, Tim and Sendia Lysaght
Aid station/s – Tom Monahan
TRAINING CORNER
By George Arita, Advisor of Training
Georgerunvta@aol.com
LSD
Saturday’s LSD run is a relaxing and recovering12 miles. After last Saturday’s frozen 18 miles, this 12-miler should be a snap. If some of you would like to make the middle 6 - 8 miles a marathon-pace run, this would be a good chance. Knock off 15 – 30 seconds per mile during those miles. But listen to your body and slow down if you find the going too difficult. There is still ample time to do this testing. Continue to religiously do your speed and hill workouts.
LOOKING AHEAD
There is the Ventura Half Marathon coming up on Sunday March 15, 2009. On the Saturday before this Half, our calendar calls for our first 20-miler. For those planning on running the Half, we will have to tweak the mileage a bit. So, if you are planning on running the Half, I suggest next Saturday (February 28), you run 12 - 14 miles instead of the scheduled 18 miles and run your first 20-miler on March 7. And don’t run on March 14 (Saturday before the Half – you rest).
Also, there is The Great Race of Agoura Half on March 28, 2009. Our calendar calls for a 20-miler on that day. Those planning on running the Half will just have to miss this delightful 20-miler. Don’t worry, we have a 22-miler on the schedule for two weeks later.
ESSAY: RED WINE, EXERCISE, CALORIE RESTRICTION, ETC. = LONGEVITY
Thanks to Betty Crowell for the great essay on trail running in last week’s Newsletter. We’ll read more of her contributions in future Newsletters, but in the meantime, back to the results of my keyboard pounding.
Oh yes. Surely you’ve heard the relationships among the factors in the title of this essay. Some of the above factors that promote longevity have extensive scientific support. Others, well, some for, some against.
Let me start with the etcetera (etc.). It is known that avoiding a bomb, bullet, sword, spear or knife headed your way will extend your lifespan. So will not driving recklessly or running across Hwy 101 during peak traffic time. Not smoking tobacco or over-consuming on drugs, prescribed or otherwise, can also help you live longer, assuming you are relatively healthy to begin with. There are many more obvious “don’t dos” but, okay, so much for that.
What about the other issues?
Red Wine. This factor is controversial, although all of us red wine aficionados would be happy to believe that drinking red wine (or any wine for that matter!) is heart-healthy. Some studies indicate that it is the alcohol content rather than the red wine that is beneficial. Alright, that is good too.
The reason for implicating red wine is the presence of the phytochemical called resveratrol that occurs in the skin of red grapes from which red wines are made. Some studies on other animals from yeast to worms to fish to mice (but not humans) show that resveratrol extended the lives of these test organisms by 50% or more. But other studies showed that resveratrol had no effect. Ok, so the jury is still out, but at least there is hope. One problem with applying these results to humans is that we will have to be in a perpetual drunk (hundreds of bottles of red wine a day!) to receive the equivalent amount of resveratrol as were given to the test organisms.
Resveratrol is believed to work by activating a class of proteins called Sirtuins, some of which repair DNA damage that can cause cell death and ageing (promote longevity). Another bonus: activation of sirtuins is also believed to improve athletic performance by promoting muscle cell repair and increasing the generation of new mitochondria. Drink! Drink! Drink!
Exercise. It is well established that regular aerobic exercise, such as running and brisk walking, will help improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary functions, which in turn promote longevity. Exercise also helps to increase your High Density Lipoprotein (HDL – the “good” cholesterol) and lower your Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL – the “bad” cholesterol). Exercise also strengthens your bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons, strengthening your entire body as a result. Exercise also helps you maintain a suitable body weight. We all know and appreciate these benefits of exercise, and that’s why we show up regularly on Saturday mornings.
Calorie Restriction. Substantial animal and human studies support the practice of calorie restriction to improve longevity. It is certainly known that overeating and consuming too many calories result in becoming overweight and obese. Calorie restriction refers to consuming a diet that has fewer calories than is required for daily maintenance, that is, fewer than the 2000 calories for the average person; it is nearly equivalent to a starvation diet. However, one must still consume the necessary daily nutrients and vitamins.
As with resveratrol, both exercise and calorie restriction practices are believe to foster longevity by activating sirtuins in the body cells. So, starting tomorrow, we will all start drinking (or drink more) red wine, exercise more and eat less. Then we can live forever.
CLUB NEWS
*The Great Race of Agoura - coming on Saturday, March 28th
There's still time to sign up for one of the most popular and well-organized races in Ventura County! Sign up online at:
http://greatraceofagoura.com/
Our club is expected to have a big turn-out at this race. If you have signed up (or are about to) sign up) for the half-marathon, 10K or 5K, please e-mail Mira Reverente at mirarev@hotmail.com
Inside Track/RunVentura will receive a $10 credit towards a booth for every member that signs up on or before February 28th.
*Call for Volunteers
Do you have an hour or so to spare to set-up/break down our home base on Saturdays? Or perhaps purchase some supplies before Saturday? Please e-mail Naomi Kress at nukress@yahoo.com
An advanced big thank you from the club for volunteering!
*Party Time!
It's that time of the year again! Join fellow club members for a party at Rick Kanatzar's house. The fun begins at 7 pm. See below for an idea of what to bring:
A-E appetizers or salads
F-J carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes)
K-P meat/main course
Q-U desserts
V-Z drinks (wine, soda, juice)
Rick Kanatzar's home:
2070 Marino Way
Ventura, CA 93003
LOOKING AHEAD
There is the Ventura Half Marathon coming up on Sunday March 15, 2009. On the Saturday before this Half, our calendar calls for our first 20-miler. For those planning on running the Half, we will have to tweak the mileage a bit. So, if you are planning on running the Half, I suggest next Saturday (February 28), you run 12 - 14 miles instead of the scheduled 18 miles and run your first 20-miler on March 7. And don’t run on March 14 (Saturday before the Half – you rest).
Also, there is The Great Race of Agoura Half on March 28, 2009. Our calendar calls for a 20-miler on that day. Those planning on running the Half will just have to miss this delightful 20-miler. Don’t worry, we have a 22-miler on the schedule for two weeks later.
ESSAY: RED WINE, EXERCISE, CALORIE RESTRICTION, ETC. = LONGEVITY
Thanks to Betty Crowell for the great essay on trail running in last week’s Newsletter. We’ll read more of her contributions in future Newsletters, but in the meantime, back to the results of my keyboard pounding.
Oh yes. Surely you’ve heard the relationships among the factors in the title of this essay. Some of the above factors that promote longevity have extensive scientific support. Others, well, some for, some against.
Let me start with the etcetera (etc.). It is known that avoiding a bomb, bullet, sword, spear or knife headed your way will extend your lifespan. So will not driving recklessly or running across Hwy 101 during peak traffic time. Not smoking tobacco or over-consuming on drugs, prescribed or otherwise, can also help you live longer, assuming you are relatively healthy to begin with. There are many more obvious “don’t dos” but, okay, so much for that.
What about the other issues?
Red Wine. This factor is controversial, although all of us red wine aficionados would be happy to believe that drinking red wine (or any wine for that matter!) is heart-healthy. Some studies indicate that it is the alcohol content rather than the red wine that is beneficial. Alright, that is good too.
The reason for implicating red wine is the presence of the phytochemical called resveratrol that occurs in the skin of red grapes from which red wines are made. Some studies on other animals from yeast to worms to fish to mice (but not humans) show that resveratrol extended the lives of these test organisms by 50% or more. But other studies showed that resveratrol had no effect. Ok, so the jury is still out, but at least there is hope. One problem with applying these results to humans is that we will have to be in a perpetual drunk (hundreds of bottles of red wine a day!) to receive the equivalent amount of resveratrol as were given to the test organisms.
Resveratrol is believed to work by activating a class of proteins called Sirtuins, some of which repair DNA damage that can cause cell death and ageing (promote longevity). Another bonus: activation of sirtuins is also believed to improve athletic performance by promoting muscle cell repair and increasing the generation of new mitochondria. Drink! Drink! Drink!
Exercise. It is well established that regular aerobic exercise, such as running and brisk walking, will help improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary functions, which in turn promote longevity. Exercise also helps to increase your High Density Lipoprotein (HDL – the “good” cholesterol) and lower your Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL – the “bad” cholesterol). Exercise also strengthens your bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons, strengthening your entire body as a result. Exercise also helps you maintain a suitable body weight. We all know and appreciate these benefits of exercise, and that’s why we show up regularly on Saturday mornings.
Calorie Restriction. Substantial animal and human studies support the practice of calorie restriction to improve longevity. It is certainly known that overeating and consuming too many calories result in becoming overweight and obese. Calorie restriction refers to consuming a diet that has fewer calories than is required for daily maintenance, that is, fewer than the 2000 calories for the average person; it is nearly equivalent to a starvation diet. However, one must still consume the necessary daily nutrients and vitamins.
As with resveratrol, both exercise and calorie restriction practices are believe to foster longevity by activating sirtuins in the body cells. So, starting tomorrow, we will all start drinking (or drink more) red wine, exercise more and eat less. Then we can live forever.
CLUB NEWS
*The Great Race of Agoura - coming on Saturday, March 28th
There's still time to sign up for one of the most popular and well-organized races in Ventura County! Sign up online at:
http://greatraceofagoura.com/
Our club is expected to have a big turn-out at this race. If you have signed up (or are about to) sign up) for the half-marathon, 10K or 5K, please e-mail Mira Reverente at mirarev@hotmail.com
Inside Track/RunVentura will receive a $10 credit towards a booth for every member that signs up on or before February 28th.
*Call for Volunteers
Do you have an hour or so to spare to set-up/break down our home base on Saturdays? Or perhaps purchase some supplies before Saturday? Please e-mail Naomi Kress at nukress@yahoo.com
An advanced big thank you from the club for volunteering!
*Party Time!
It's that time of the year again! Join fellow club members for a party at Rick Kanatzar's house. The fun begins at 7 pm. See below for an idea of what to bring:
A-E appetizers or salads
F-J carbs (pasta, rice, potatoes)
K-P meat/main course
Q-U desserts
V-Z drinks (wine, soda, juice)
Rick Kanatzar's home:
2070 Marino Way
Ventura, CA 93003
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