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coochiequeens · 1 year

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Oh Canada! Oh no!

A trans-identified male athlete has taken the top spot in yet another Canadian women’s running competition, adding to the growing list of victories against female athletes he has claimed since transitioning.

Tiffany Newell, 50, has now placed first in the women’s indoor 1500 meter running competition for women aged 50-54, which was held in Toronto, Ontario this past week. This is Newell’s latest victory and has added to his long list of first-place rankings and records in women’s running competitions.

On January 8, Newell took the top spot in the women’s 3000 meter for women aged 45-49 at the Winter Mini Meet, and would rank first in the women’s 5000 meter for women aged 45-49 just days later.

He then went on to rank first in the 1500 meter for women aged 45-49 on February 5, and, following a birthday which placed him in a new age category, ranked first in the 1500 meter in the category for women aged 50-54 in a competition held from February 23 to February 26 in Toronto.

The news of Newell’s latest victory was announced by the International Consortium on Women’s Sport, a campaign group advocating for sexed categories, prompting anger and disbelief from those concerned with the preservation of women’s sport.

“That is ridiculous and no fan of athletics will view it as any sort of achievement,” wrote Colin Winter in response to the announcement. “It is a farce & everyone knows it but too many are too frit to say so. Frit is no excuse. If one’s job is to protect the integrity of a sport, that is what one has to do. If unable to do so, resign.”

Some have also expressed concern that Newell’s new age classification will result in him now seizing the 5000 meter title from Maria Zambrano, a female athlete with multiple records across the age groups she has competed in.

Last year, Newell set a Canadian record in the 5000 meter indoor running competition for women aged 45-49 held at Toronto’s York University. Newell ran 18:02.30over the distance, besting the previous record by six seconds. His record was ratified by the Canadian Masters Athletics in December, and it became the first time a trans-identified male athlete in Canada broke a national record in track.

At that same competition, Newell also placed first in the women’s 800 meter race for women aged 45-49.

His victories earned him an “honorable mention” as the Ontario Master’s Athlete of the Month in March of 2022, just one month after snatching the top spots.

In January of 2023, Newell placed first in the women’s 5000 meter for women aged 45-49 once again during the Ontario Master’s Mini Meet held in Toronto.

Previously, Newell won a silver medal at the 2021 Canadian XC Championships in the masters 8K, and also finished second at the 2022 Hamilton Marathon.

Newell began transitioning in 2017, but began competing in women’s sport in 2020 after claiming to have met the recommended testosterone levels as set by the World Athletics guidelines on transgender athletes.

Last June, the global regulator for swimming, diving and water polo issued a ruling barring transgender athleteswho experienced male puberty from swimming and other aquatic sports. FINA opted to create an “open category” instead in order to preserve the fairness of sexed categories. The decision came after international backlash surrounding the success of Lia Thomas, a trans-identified male, in women’s swimming.

In an interview with Running Magazine earlier this year, Newell rejected the concept of an “open category” for transgender athletes in running, and claimed he should be allowed to compete against females as he identified as such.

“The policy makes sense for non-binary athletes, but I don’t feel comfortable racing against men. It categorizes me in the sex I am not identified as,” Newell said. “I am a woman, and I feel most comfortable racing against women or other transgender women. I believe an open category can work if athletes can continue to race against athletes of the same gender.”

Despite protests from trans activists, studies have consistently affirmed that trans-identified male athletes retain a significant edge over their female counterparts, even after starting hormone therapy.

In 2020, a study released in the British Journal of Sport Medicine noted that trans-identified males were able to complete 31% more push-ups and 15% more sit-ups in one minute on average than a female Air Force service member. They also ran 1.5 miles 21% faster.

But even after two years on testosterone suppression treatment, the males were still 12% faster on average than biological females.

#Canada #ontario #Toronto #Tiffany Newell is a man #Women’s sports are for women #Winter Mini Meet #International Consortium on Women’s Sport

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phantomrose96 · 2 years

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Sorry in advance because this is definitely coming out of left field. But I know you’ve mentioned that you run and I was just wondering if maybe you have some tips for someone who’s starting out. I’m severely lacking motivation, but I know it will be good for me from both a physical and mental perspective. Thanks even if you don’t answer this ask, you’re always a lot of fun to see on my dash.

sdjhbdshj okay scattered advice time!!!

Prioritize making it something you can maintain

Maybe sounds a little generic but I think so many people are like "yeah this is when I turn my life around! I'm doing a Youtubefluencer Mega-Cardio Death Bootcamp 8 Week Video Series" and then do something miserably hard for a week and burn out completely because the idea of keeping pace with it is just impossible.

Start slow. Start easier. Prioritize making it something you can start looking forward to. If you wanna walk, then walk. Appreciate pretty things outside. If running for 2 minutes makes you miserable then run for 1 minute and trade off with walking. I started off like that because my running stamina was absolutely terrible. 1 minute running, 1 minute walking, and even then my running pace was slow. Find fun music to listen to. Like really fun music. 8th grade dance hits come on, no shame.

Set little goals for yourself you can slowly build on (even better if you have friends or family who'd be happy for you hearing about you setting and meeting goals.) And if you can't meet a goal, don't force it. You're better off getting into a mindset of "oh I'll be excited to try again tomorrow" instead of forcing it and getting frustrated or having a miserable time from overdoing it.

Also, gamify it. However you want. When I first got into running I just did it on the treadmill, and I'd use that time to watch anime on my ipad. And cool that became my anime time. My rewatch FMA time. After 2020 I now mostly run outside and it's my get outside and look at pretty things time. My make amvs in my head of my characters time. My plan-most-of-ABoT time. Sometimes I'll make up something REALLY stupid like "oh what if everyone was being held captive and the murderer said ill let everyone go if someone can run this whole running route"

Basically I think a lot of people shoot themselves in the foot right from the start by getting into exercising as something vaguely punishing, some like "i gotta clean up my act" drill-sergeant style endeavor that pits them against it instead of viewing it as something that's allowed to be friendly and slow and steady.

Like sure, discipline is still involved. But that's more about overcoming the "hrugh couch is so comfy" feeling and not about like, putting myself through a damaging and punishing ordeal.

Uhhhhh some equipment things

Shoes matter. Not sure if you have the resources to get really good running shoes (if you're looking, I recommend Brooks a lot. I have the Ghost 14 and they're comfy for both running and normal wear.) But at least try not to be running in like, ratty old falling apart ancient decaying tennis shoes. Running has a lot of repetitive motion so if you're in really crummy shoes you could end up with blisters or just kinda hurting your foot. Also I recommend trying shoes on in person if you can. Finding the right fit can be fickle. If you go to a running store like Marathon Sports or Road Runner they usually let you try shoes on and go run up and down the sidewalk a little.

(Secondary plug for socks. These are the kind I have and they're kinda expensive but it's not like I have to buy socks often.)

Also depending on the individual, sports bras can matter a lot. They definitely do for me. Another thing that's best to try on IRL if you can, and it's another case where high quality goes a long way. Unfortunately it looks like they discontinued the kind I have :<. I own 8 of these, lol. The first two I bought back in I wanna say 2016 and they're as good as the day I bought them, and this is with constant use. So hopefully there's something similar. (Also, protip: it's best not to put sports bras in the dryer. Better to hang them up to dry.)

Oh also! Good headphones can be important. Tragically I keep having terrible luck with "good" headphones breaking out of the blue so I don't have recommendations.

Anyway, that's what I got!

#ask #running

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seedlessmuffins · 1 year

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hello party people! the stanley cup playoffs start right now, so in an attempt to tempt y’all to watch, i have compiled a list of playoff moments that altered my brain chemistry (as someone who has watched the playoffs every year since 2010)! even if you don’t want to watch hockey, the sport is pretty ridiculous so here is just a small sample of the extent of the craziness!

washington capitals vs. pittsburgh penguins 2009 (round 2 game 2): hockey’s messi and ronaldo, sidney crosby and alex ovechkin put on a show for the washington crowd as they each score hattys in the same game. the capitals would go on to win the game, but the penguins would win the series (and later the cup), but this game has some of the best highlights as the two best players in hockey at their peaks showed off their skills for sexy, sexy hockey!

chicago blackhawks vs. philadelphia flyers 2010 (round 4 game 6): in overtime of game 6 of the stanley cup finals, a chicago player scored the game winner to win the hawks the cup. the weird part? nobody saw it go in except the player and his teammates. the crowd, flyers, and broadcasters didn’t see it go in. known as the “phantom goal” this goal won the hawks their first cup in almost 50 years.

vancouver canucks vs. chicago blackhawks 2011 (round 1 game 7): this is the game that made me fall in love with hockey. little 7-year-old me was glued to my television screen all night watching this game. the blackhawks and canucks had matched up in the playoffs for three years in a row, and the blackhawks (at the time the reigning cup champions) had beat the canucks every time. this series had gone the full 7 games, with the canucks winning the first 3 and the blackhawks coming from behind to win the next 3. earlier in game 7, hero alex burrows had opened the scoring then missed a penalty shot. with the game tied at 1, just over 5 minutes into overtime, burrows gets the puck and scores, defeating the blackhawks to send the canucks to the next round. they would go on to lose the cup in the final, but this was the golden generation of canucks games and the vibe in vancouver? unmatched. it gave birth to two of the most iconic radio calls: “they slayed the dragon” by john shorthouse, and “its a wonderful day for an exorcism” from jim hughston. this defined my childhood fr

boston bruins vs. toronto maple leafs 2013 (round 1 game 7): mere weeks after the tragedy at the boston marathon, the bruins were down 4-1 with just over 14 minutes to play in the 3rd period. they were down 4-2 with 9 minutes left. with two goals in 30 seconds, with less than 90 seconds remaining, the bruins tied the game and patrice bergeron won the game for the bruins in overtime. the maple leafs, having blown a 3 goal lead, ended their season. as of right now, they have not won a round of the playoffs since 2004.

tampa bay lightning vs. boston bruins 2018 (round 2 game 4): the playoffs can get quite scrappy! in order to get an advantage over his opponent after a little scrum, noted league rat brad marchand licked a man. yes fully licked. previously in the playoffs he had kissed and licked another man, and this caused the league to outlaw licking. the bruins would go on to lose the series, even though marchand continued his ridiculous antics

vegas golden knights vs. vancouver canucks 2020 (round 2 games 5-7): in 2020, the playoffs were played in a bubble at one arena with no spectators. after game 4, that the knights won, it was discovered that the canucks goalie jacob markstrom had an injury. with the knights leading the series 3-1, the canucks needed to win 3 games in a row to move on to the next round. enter thatcher demko, a rookie goalie who had never played a playoff game before. over games 5, 6 and 7, demko made 123 saves, including a 48 save shutout in game 6, to keep the canucks in until game 7. he stood on his head, he was incredible, and he went over 100 minutes without the knights scoring a goal. unfortunately, with a knights shutout in game 7, the canucks wouldn’t move on, but “bubble demko” would live in infamy as thatcher demko’s intro to playoff hockey. hes my favourite goalie

pittsburgh penguins vs. new york rangers 2022 (round 1 game 1): as both teams were ready to fight it out in the playoffs, this game was tied at the end of three periods. in the playoffs, overtime lasts 20 minutes with 15 minute breaks between them. in the 3rd period of overtime, and the 6th period of hockey evgeni malkin scored for the penguins after over 90 minutes of hockey. it was midnight at madison square garden. the rangers goalie, igor shesterkin, made 79 saves in the loss, and the penguins goalie louis domingue, who came on in the second overtime to replace an injured casey desmith, went viral for reports that he ate spicy pork and broccoli between periods to keep up his energy. this is one of the longest games in nhl history, and the rangers would go on to win the series in 7 games.

edmonton oilers vs. calgary flames 2022 (round 2 game 1): the battle of alberta is one of the classic rivalries of the nhl, and the first game of last year’s round 2 delivered. the goalies seemed to be unable to keep the puck out of the net, and flames and oilers fans both watched as the two teams combined for 15 goals, with the flames winning 9-6. the oilers would go on to win the series, but the sloppy, goal-heavy hockey has stuck in my mind ever since last may

these are some of my highlights! i hope you all enjoy the playoffs (because i know i will), and all the beard-growing and towel-twirling that comes along with them. happy stanley cup season everyone!

#k talks hockey #k the hockey prof???#stanley cup playoffs #k converts her footie friends to hockey friends!#the ridiculous shenanigans of nhl playoff hockey #happy hockey hunger games besties!#k talks stanley cup playoffs

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kimberblog · 1 year

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2022 in review!

Wat een gek idee, dat ik dit al zo lang doe. Dus net als in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 én 2021, hier het lijstje voor 2022.

1: What did you do in 2022 that you’d never done before?

Mijn eerste keren dit jaar zijn voornamelijk op (politiek) werkvlak geweest. Ik stelde me verkiesbaar voor GroenLinks Haarlemmermeer, voerde campagne, ging daarvoor in debat en de straat op, werd zelfs met voorkeursstemmen verkozen en dus trots raadslid vanaf maart 2022. Ik werd daarvoor ingewerkt, vond een nieuwe balans tussen thuis, werk, en raadswerk, en hield in mei de speech die bij de algemene beschouwingen werd gehouden namens GroenLinks. Ik liet me landelijk inwerken, las me in op stukken, en kon in september/oktober toch ook wel goed aangeven waar mijn grenzen lagen. Aan het eind van dit jaar zijn we een drukke, maar goed functionerende fractie, en heb ik me het Sociaal Domein eigen gemaakt. Net voor het reces voerde ik het debat over de Brede Welvaart.

Bij werk in Haarlem werkte ik aan de Verrijkte Schooldag. Ik werkte 4 collega’s in op het thema onderwijs en ging per september minder werken om permanent meer tijd aan mijn raadswerk te kunnen besteden.

Thuis maakten we de overgang mee van een nieuwsgierige dreumes naar een eigenwijze tweejarige, die lekker begon te praten. Dat komt met nieuwe uitdagingen, maar ook met heel veel meer plezier. De manier waarop mijn zoontje leert en associaties maakt, maakt me elke dag weer blij. We maakten voor het eerst de reis naar de Middellandse Zee per auto en kregen eind november 2 dakkapellen op zolder geplaatst, waar we momenteel nog hard voor aan het klussen zijn.

2: Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

Het goede voornemen was: Vind je onderwerp in de politiek en ga daarvoor. Let fysiek ook een beetje op jezelf, je zit beter in je vel als je goed slaapt en wat sport.

Het eerste gedeelte is goed gelukt, het tweede gedeelte komt en gaat bij vlagen. Vooral de rugpijn is een goede indicatie of ik teveel heb stilgezeten/te gestresseerd ben.

Het nieuwe voornemen wordt: Maak tijd voor jezelf en blijf nee zeggen daarvoor. Niemand heeft er wat aan als jij omvalt.

3: Did anyone close to you give birth?

Er zijn 3 vriendinnen bevallen, en eentje staat eind januari uitgerekend. Mijn schoonzusje is in mei uitgerekend, heel veel zin om tante te worden.

4: Did anyone close to you die?

Nee.

5: What countries did you visit?

Frankrijk voor de vakantie en Duitsland voor het shoppen. Wel nog weg geweest met de Club8 in de Achterhoek, en met mijn ouders in Zeeland. en met de vriendengroep naar het altijd exotische Centerparcs Flevoland.

6: What would you like to have in 2023 that you lacked in 2022?

Iets meer overzicht. Het raadswerk was een black box waar ik in sprong. Nu ik wat beter dat ritme te pakken heb, zou het fijn zijn als niet elke week voelt alsof ik een marathon ren waarvan de finish op de vrijdag ligt.

7: What dates from 2022 will remain etched upon your memory?

4 maart: Sportdebat, waar ik echt heel goed uit de verf kwam

16 maart: gemeenteraadsverkiezingen, compleet met een verkiezingsuitslagavond en een dagje erna in de sauna voor mezelf om bij te komen.

30 maart: geïnaugureerd tot raadslid

Eind mei- begin juni: grote vakantie naar de Languedoc

30 juni: maidenspeech tijdens de voorjaarsnota

Zomer: veel in de achterhoek

November: midweek naar Zeeland met ouders

30 november: dakkapellen worden geplaatst.

8: What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Mijn grenzen goed kunnen bewaken. Lol uit het moederschap kunnen halen. Raadslid worden en mijn weg hierin vinden. De Verrijkte Schooldag in Haarlem implementeren.

9: What was your biggest failure?

Te vaak toch mijn geduld verliezen, of soms te lang mezelf wegcijferen/met een probleem blijven hangen.

10: Did you suffer illness or injury?

We hebben beiden corona gehad, en vooral in het eerste gedeelte van het jaar weer veel last van griepjes en virussen vanuit de kinderopvang. Verder veel last gehad van rugpijn, hier oefeningen voor gehad, maar het beste medicijn is eigenlijk niet teveel zitten, maar gewoon te bewegen. Ik denk daarnaast dat een burn-out her en der op de loer lag/ligt.

11: What was the best thing you bought?

Ik ben heel blij met de vele soorten wijn die we hebben ingeslagen op onze vakantie. Verder bleek het speelgoedkeukentje voor mijn zoons verjaardag een schot in de roos, hij speelt er dagelijks mee. Ook heel blij met de tuinset, die ik na lang zeuren eindelijk in de tuin heb staan en waar we deze zomer heerlijk op hebben kunnen luieren.

Het grootste en duurste zijn de twee dakkapellen die we hebben gekocht, maar aangezien we de binnenkant nog aan het aftimmeren zijn, is het voorlopig even wachten tot we daar kunnen gaan werken en blij mee kunnen zijn.

Iets wat ik ook op tweewekelijkse basis “koop” zijn de uren van Nadia, onze schoonmaakster. Ik denk dat ik stiekem daarmee mezelf zo ontlast, dat ik daar het meest blij mee ben.

12: Whose behaviour merited celebration?

Mijn vader, die voor de oorlog in Oekraïne een inzamelingsactie startte bij de kerk.

13: Whose behaviour made you appalled?

Ik heb minder geduld gekregen voor mensen die (haast opzettelijk) niet goed communiceren met elkaar, of geen keuzes (durven te) maken, en daardoor dan ook een keuze maken. Verder ook wel de lelijke kanten van de politiek gezien afgelopen jaar.

14: Where did most of your money go?

In de dakkapellen, duidelijk met stip op 1.

15: What did you get really, really, really excited about?

De nieuwe mijlpalen van Bram, met onder andere het lekker veel praten, zingen, springen en de eerste keren op het potje.

De nieuwe CD Midnights, van Taylor Swift.

Toen we hoorden dat we oom en tante zouden worden!

16: What song will always remind you of 2022?

De hele CD van Midnights.

17: Compared to this time last year, are you: (a) happier or sadder? (b) thinner or fatter? c.) richer or poorer?

Ik denk dat op alle drie de vlakken het antwoord “hetzelfde” is. Misschien iets rijker, maar dat ligt eraan of je aflossen op de hypotheek ziet als rijker worden.

18: What do you wish you’d done more of?

Achteraf had ik meer vakantie willen hebben en meer vrije tijd voor mezelf. Daarnaast merk ik dat ik ook meer reflectiemomenten had moeten inplannen, omdat ik dan minder in de waan van de dag was blijven hangen.

19: What do you wish you’d done less of?

Me druk maken om kleine zaken, of dingen die niet te veranderen zijn. Ook was het misschien beter geweest om niet te verwachten dat anderen precies hetzelfde denken over zaken als ik, daardoor laat ik me soms nog te vaak verrassen.

20: How did you spend Christmas?

Met kerstavond zijn we voor het eerst naar de peuterviering gegaan, waarbij er flink werd gedanst door Bram. Daarna met broer en moeder en gezin gegeten, en toen weer met moeder en broer terug naar de kerk. Eerste kerstdag rustig gepuzzeld en gegeten bij mijn ouders (Beef Wellington gemaakt) en tweede kerstdag naar de Achterhoek. Gegeten in Winterswijk, waar we hoorden dat we tante en oom werden van een neefje.

21: Did you fall in love in 2022?

Nee, ik werd soms wel ineens heel emotioneel omdat ik mijn leven heel fijn vind.

22: What was your favourite TV program?

Even Tot Hier werd ons nieuwe favo programma afgelopen najaar, daarvoor veel de Avondshow met Arjen Lubach gekeken. Ik was verder onder de indruk van Sander en de Kloof, over kansenongelijkheid, en Pak de Macht en keek met veel plezier naar The Office, het Sinterklaasjournaal en het laatste seizoen van Brooklyn 99.

3: Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

Ik hoef een aantal mensen niet bij mij aan tafel te hebben. Maar haat gaat me wat te ver. Zou willen dat we wat meer elkaars taal spraken, maar dat lukt nog niet.

24: What was the best book you read?

33 boeken gelezen tot nu toe, waarvan ik er nog in 2 bezig ben. Daarnaast ben ik bij een boekenclub gegaan, wat erg leuk is! Je leest eens iets wat je zelf nooit gekozen zou hebben, en waar je dan ook nog eens een mening over moet geven. Erg verrassend. Zo was De stilte van de witte stad een thriller/misdaad roman die ik zelf nooit had gelezen, maar waar ik met een goede stok achter de deur van de boekenclub, heel erg van bleek te genieten.

Geen boeken die er echt heel erg uitspringen, maar eervolle vermeldingen dit jaar: de 7 vinkjes, Daar waar de rivierkreeften zingen, All the Young Dudes, Dit doet even pijn, Wat wij zagen en Een schitterend gebrek.

25: What was your greatest musical discovery?

Er zit wederom niets nieuws tussen, ik ben en blijf een swiftie. Dus de nieuwe CD Midnights werd grijs gedraaid, en de tourdata voor Europa houden we naarstig in de gaten voor 2023. De podcasts Damn Honey en Dear Hank and John zijn daarnaast blijvertjes.

26: What did you want and get?

Een raadszetel, extra ondersteuning op het werk, promotie op het werk.

27: What did you want and not get?

Extra ondersteuning voor de fractie, overzichtelijkheid.

28: What was your favourite film of this year?

Raadswerk gaat duidelijk ten koste van TV- en filmtijd, ik heb maar 13 films gezien dit jaar, waarvan de meesten de afgelopen paar weken. Van die selectie van de afgelopen paar weken kan ik vooral concluderen dat ik niet van slechte kerstfilms houd.

Wel vond ik Black Klansman grappig, eerder dit jaar. En afgelopen week Knives Out en eindelijk Back to the Future voor het eerst gezien.

29: What one thing made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

Mijn zoontje zien opgroeien en de wereld op zijn manier laten ontdekken. De vrijdagen zijn algauw heilig bij mij geworden: Na alle hectiek van de week, ben ik op die dag zoveel mogelijk vrij om met hem te chillen en huishoudelijke zaken op te pakken.

30: How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2022?

De gemeenteraad voelde in het begin toch wel als een fashionshow, maar na 2 jaar corona herontdek ik m’n kast en de combinaties daarin weer een beetje.

31: What kept you sane?

Slapen en plannen/lijstjes maken.

32: Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Pieter Derks en de lange gast van Even tot Hier vind ik beiden hele sterke opiniemakers.

33: What political issue stirred you the most?

De oorlog in Oekraïne, en het afbrokkelen van onze rechtstaat. En op de achtergrond de immer aanwezige klimaatcrisis (o.a. in de vorm van Extinction-Rebellion acties op Schiphol) en sociale ongelijkheid.

34: Who did you miss?

Ik miste af en toe vrienden en familie om me heen, maar had dan ook vaak niet de fut om gezelligheid op te zoeken. De afweging van uit je (corona)bubbel komen en soms er ook juist weer naar terug te verlangen, vond ik soms wat moeilijk.

Verder miste ik soms mn schoonbroer en schoonzus die aan de andere kant van het land wonen, en waar we voorheen nog wel eens spontaan bij aanwaaiden in Haarlem.

35: Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2022.

Je kunt het niet allemaal plannen, maar het scheelt wel als je het in grote lijnen doet.

36: Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

“Sweet like honey Karma is a cat, purring in my lap ‘cause it loves me, flexing like a god-damn acrobat, me and Karma vibe like that”

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maranull · 1 year

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watching the climbing Olympics and

a) no comment on the most idiot format of merging speed climbing, bouldering and lead in the same metal no, actually I'll comment. it's like putting the 100m, 1000m and marathon running in the same category. so stupid

b) god, pls get commentators that know the sport, holy shit. THE ANGLE OF THE WALL IS NOT THE DIFFICULTY OH MY GOD

c) AGAIN, WHY ARE SUCH DIFFERENT CLIMBING STYLES COMBINED???? AND THEY KNEW CAUSE THE COMMENTATORS SAID THAT THAT'S CHANGING FOR 2024, SO WHY DID YOU KEEP IT FOR 2020 WHEN YOU ALREADY KNEW????

i'm like 10 minutes in and i'm already only watching for potential new climbers to follow and to see how Miho Nonaka did

what a mess of management

#mara rediscovers climbing and makes it everyone's problem

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lesgenouxdanslegif · 1 year

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ATTENTION FUSEE.

10 choses indispensables à savoir sur le phénomène Nienke Brinkman :

• 1. Avant 2020, elle courait un peu mais son vrai sport c’était le hockey sur gazon. Chacun son truc.

• 2. Elle est Hollandaise mais ne mesure pas 2 mètres 40.

• 3. Pendant la pandémie, elle a essayé de courir le marathon virtuel d’Amsterdam, comme ça, pour voir : 2h39 à l’arrivée, elle se dit que la course c’est peut-être son délire en fait.

• 4. Elle est Docteur en géophysique et étudie la sismologie sur mars. Ok.

• 5. En 2021, le mythique Marathon de Zermatt, 42 bornes avec 1944 mètres de dénivelé positif. 3h19’42’’, victoire, record explosé, 6ème au scratch. Merci pour tout et à bientôt.

• 6. Elle débarque ensuite à Sierre-Zinal. Deuxième en 2h49 mais d’énormes lacunes en descente. Elle décide de bosser le bazar.

• 7. Zegama 2022, le chef-d’œuvre. Elle fait une brûlure indienne à la concurrence (9’20’’ d’avance sur Maude Mathys, Courtney Dauwalter à 28’51’’) et de la chapelure avec le record de l’épreuve (18 minutes dans les quenottes).

• 8. La première ascension de Zegama à 1600m/h. Les spécialistes apprécieront.

• 9. 2h22’51’’ au marathon de Rotterdam. 1h10’45’’ sur semi. Ça calme énormément.

• 10. Entre la route et la boue son cœur balance. Mais elle sera aux JO de Paname sur marathon.Polyglotte, athlète de haut niveau en un rien de temps, des records à la pelle et Docteur en géophysique. Ça va toi ?

Photo Jordi Saragossa

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genius-species · 1 year

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Gels, some thoughts

Anybody who runs marathons is opinionated and crazy. The former because the time spent preparing, training, and actually running the wretched things gives one a lot of time to think. The latter because, well. Marathons, plural. One has to be a certain type of masochist to willingly run 42 kilometers repeatedly.

One things runners have strong opinions on is fueling. One simply cannot complete a marathon and enjoy the experience without taking in liquids, sugars, and electrolytes in some form.

Personally, I took a long time (six years!) to arrive at my preferred fuels. I can’t stand the texture of Gu or Clif gels--they’re too thick, like horrible frosting. For several years, I tried gummies and jellybeans--Honey Stinger Energy Chews, Jelly Belly Sport Beans, and Clif Bloks Energy chews.

Then I discovered Huma Chia Energy Gels--the mango flavor is my favorite. They have an applesauce-like texture, which means I don’t gag on them. I started following several professional distance runners after the 2020 Olympic Marathon. I learned about Ucan Edge gels from Emma Bates. She takes them exclusively (and, if I remember correctly, no other fuel or liquid) during marathons, which made me curious. What are these drinkable gels? I also tried Maurten gels--which taste like nothing and have an odd, chewy texture.

I’ve also tried and liked Untapped Maple Syrup Athletic Fuel. However, it is pure maple syrup and things can get sticky. (A packet of Anderson’s Maple Syrup Pure Fuel exploded in my pocket during a 2022 marathon; fortunately I had wipes in my drop bag!)

Ucan Edge became my new favorite, despite the huge package. (Makes sense, what with them being a drink in a pouch!) While they are chalky, the pineapple flavor is palatable. I also tried SIS Gels for the first time this spring--Salted Strawberry is my preferred flavor. They’re smaller and slimmer than the Ucan pouches (again, they are massive compared to Gu or other gels). A note about SIS gels: they don’t travel super well, pack them with care. I took mine on three flights before a recent marathon and several of them leaked (thankfully I had them inside a plastic bag, so the mess was contained).

I’m not sure what my distance running fueling future looks like. Ucan + SIS worked well during my last marathon. I’d like to add something with caffeine to my roster. Do you have any gels that you love for distance running?

#running #personal #marathon training #marathon #marathon fueling #running gels

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Episode #144 Mat Fraser on how to engineer your life for success!

Today’s guest is Mat Fraser

Mat Fraser is an American Professional CrossFit Athlete with the mantra “Hard Work Pays Off” (HWPO). He is the most decorated and dominant athlete in the history of CrossFit. He is the only CrossFit Athlete in history to win 5 consecutive CrossFit Games Titles as the Fittest Man on Earth (2016 - 2020), as well as finish on the podium 7 consecutive times (2014-2020). Prior to finding CrossFit, Fraser was the 2009 Junior National Weightlifting Champion and Resident Athlete at the Olympic Training Center.

In this interview, we discuss:

How Mat used his engineering qualifications to build systems for his training and competing.

The importance of Mat's mantra HWPO and how it has helped him achieve his life goals.

How Mat saw the bright side in breaking his back and his mindset shift can help you to see the silver lining in problems too.

And so much more!

Here are some key points that I would advise you to concentrate on

Cross-Fit challenges athletes on many different modalities and areas of fitness. To be truly fit, you need to build a body and a mind that deal with different styles of demands and taxes from 1 rep max attempts, to marathon distance rowing and anything in between!

Mat is driven by his mantra of HWPO, he lets his mantra of 'Hard Work Pays Off' motivate him, drive him and what he wants to achieve in life. You need to pick a mantra like this that will drive you on and motivate you to get out of bed each morning, and chase your dreams.

Motivate yourself and your children to pursue an activity, sporting or otherwise, outside of work. It will build your understanding of team-work, your work ethic and build experiences in life you will be proud of.

Try new things when you get the opportunity, like Mat did when he found a Cross-Fit gym during his weight-lifting injury surgery. You never know where trying something new may take you, you may not be a world champion, but it will certainly help you change and develop as a person. The uncertainity and fear of starting something new will always be there, embrace it as a motivational fire to ignite you onto success.

Accept uncertainty in your life, you will not always know what is happening, if you are on the right path, what to do next etc, take the top perfromers method of controlling what you can control, and ignore the rest. Top performers only focus on what they can affect and let the other things happen and look at ways to deal with the changes as they arise.

Look at tough events in your life as a learning experience and as a motivational tool like Mat does. He looks at breaking his back as a way of being motivated and driven to overcome new problems and obstacles, as he knows he has been through a lot worse, and he looks for the silver lining in the problem - now if you did the same how would it change your life?

Problems are relative as Mat says. Don't judge what is happening on what others are doing and what is going on. Look at what is going right and how you can change things and not give up as you spend more time judging and comparing!

Treat your body as a engineering system like Mat did - improve the quality of the fuel (food) you put into it, improve the mind muscle connection ability to lift more efficently, work on your cardio in different modalities such as sprinting as well as long distance running so you are able to have prime anaerobic and aerobic endurance and so on. Don't think of yourself as a man, look at yourself as a set of systems and look at how you can make your systems and functions as efficient as possible and work to the best of their abilities.

Your body is a set of levers ... look at your body as a machine." Mat looks at how to use his levers and tools to move the bar and equipment as efficiently as possible. Record your lifts, have a coach analyse your techniques etc, look at where you are expelling energy unnecessarily, how you are causing yourself problems etc and it can be rectified with a change in technique etc, to make your system run smoother and the levers work more efficiently. How can you run at 100% efficiency?

Adopt an analytical mindset during your training and your competition mindset, analyse where you can improve the system on each and ramp things up.

Accept your faults, Mat uses his addictive personality to better his training, his focus and his effort to training and so on.

Mat learnt from his mistakes that cost him the win, he learned from what caused his second place and fixed the issues to create a better system for the next competition and won it!

Mat wants to kill all 'What If's' in his life. He fixes all the potential issues so that he knows he is at his best, and little changes add up to his total success. Stop looking for the golden ticket, and fix or improve the system and let the small changes compound together to create further success.

Mat utilises spaced repetition of his notes/guides to improve his technique, and looks to comment/analyse how he can improve on these so he has goals to focus on at the next session or competition.

Mat knows the goals and targets he wants to get to and when for, and then reverse engineers a training and life plan that will help him work towards his goals, and give him a daily dose of gratification and success when he could tick off his small, manageable daily goal.

Mat knows he doesn't know it all, and finds the right coaches to help him improve his various areas of fitness, his training etc.

If Mat performance in a particular area is winning well, he will then scale back training in that area to focus on areas he needs to work on. You should approach your training etc the same, keep your strengths routinely oiled and moving, and focus instead on your weaknesses and the fixes you need to make in your system to make it more efficient.

Do not tie your identity in with winning, instead tie it into your own journey of becoming a better person, a better man, a better father, brother etc and you will never be truly unhappy.

A key skill to learn is how to truly learn. Find people that are specialist, find the tweaks and the information you need to keep leveling up your life, business, relationships etc. Don't let your ego or need to do it all stop you from asking for help, delegating and connecting with others, and instead of your ego holding you back let the specialists etc fill the gaps to help you level up.

Mat uses the Serenity Prayer to keep calm, focus on what he can control and fix and what he can do to fix the situation and not blame others.

If you struggled in one area, don't let it get you down, look to build on the next events and on your own effort etc, you can't control what others do but you can control what you do and the level of the effort you put into it.

Mat worked a ten month training block. You should block out your training times, what you will focus on, what you need to improve and find the experts to help you improve on the areas you are doing poorly in and set expectations on your training and what you will do and how you will get there.

You do not have unlimited time. Mat looks at what effect working on his weaknesses will affect his other training areas - if working on one area affects other areas badly, it won't be worth it, so he needs to analyse how he allocates his willpower, time and ability each day to get the best return for his effort each day.

Set up your lifestyle, with little changes to improve your health, your training, your mindset etc. Build small and make small changes to fix your weaknesses and bad habits, to improve your system so it can work better each day.

Find your own motivation on why you are training etc. Mat found that when he focused on his singular goal, he could ignore the other problem and issues, and they didn't matter, he knew what he wanted, what was on the line, and what he needed to do to get there, and not waste time and energy on things that didn't matter.

HWPO is a juggernaut training platform, you need to check it out!

Check out this episode!

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The British blog of everything - what does it mean?

I will give you an idea of the topics that maybe covered at some point in the future.

Books - I love reading from thrillers, romance, some fantasy and classics. Expect a few reviews along the way.

Children's Books - As a children's author, I love to read new releases that are in the same genre as mine. As a parent and grandparent I do have many Julia Donaldson books, who doesn't of course and I will leave the review of these books to others. However there are many other talented authors out there and I keep uptodate by reading their works and I will post reviews as I do.

Fitness - I love running I have run often throughout my life. However before my eldest son got married in 2012 I took up running to lose weight and it became a constant, I took part in 10K and Half Marathon races. However when covid came in 2020, already struggling with bad knees, my mobility worsened. I will detail my struggles with getting back to fitness and some methods I have used and their effectiveness. Please note I am not a personal trainer and what works for me will not necessarily work for everyone else.

Food - I love food of all kinds. Currently I am loving following people on Facebook and Instagram and have tried some delicious recipes and I am happy to share them here with you. With all credits given of course.

Grandparenting - my greatest achievement and I am grateful for six healthy, happy, funny, bright, grandchildren, ranging from 17 down to almost 2. I love having them over to sleep and days out. The best time for me is when we are all together, thirteen in total, it makes for crazy times.

Poetry - I took up poetry in 2017 after being knocked over by a motorbike. I had one arm in a cast and the other in a splint and I was walking through the streets of London feeling very anxious. People were completely unaware of my predicament or indeed anyone else's, as they were on their phones and I was inspired to write my first poem "More" - see below:

Sport - I like most sports. As a child I was brought up on football in the winter and cricket in the summer. I love football, cricket, rugby, formula one, speedway. A great mix.

Weight loss - goes hand in hand with fitness. It has been a struggle the last four years but I am now seeing progress and will discuss it here with you.

Writing - as you can tell from this page I love to write. I enter competitions and set myself challenges and I will share them here with you.

Weather - As a brit I couldn't omit this topic. We love talking about it, all the time. Maybe its because our weather is so diverse, being an island, we get a lot of rain! but I will talk about how the weather affects our every day.

#food #prose #reading #literature #weather #writing #music #sports #weight loss #fitness #books #children's books #poetry

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Prior to the Marathon Trials, Aliphine Tuliamuk, the defending champion, shares insights on Motherhood, Injury, and the paramount aspects in her life.

Prior to the Marathon Trials, Aliphine Tuliamuk, the defending champion, shares insights on Motherhood In anticipation of the upcoming Marathon Trials, reigning champion Aliphine Tuliamuk opens up about the intricacies of life, encompassing motherhood, injury, and her evolving perspective. A notable shift occurred four years post the Olympic Marathon Trials for Tokyo, where she etched her name in history as the first Black woman to clinch victory, securing a coveted spot on the Olympic team. The subsequent pandemic-induced postponement prompted Tuliamuk to embark on another significant journey—motherhood. In January 2021, she welcomed her daughter, Zoe, and astonishingly competed in the Olympic marathon a mere seven months later, all while navigating the complexities of breastfeeding. Although a hip injury forced her withdrawal from the marathon in Sapporo, Tuliamuk staged a triumphant return, setting personal bests in the half marathon and marathon and achieving a commendable top-ten finish in the 2022 New York City Marathon. The correlation between her enhanced performance and motherhood is not lost on Tuliamuk, who asserts that her current peak coincides with embracing the role of a mother. Despite grappling with a hamstring injury in the lead-up to her second Marathon Trials, Tuliamuk stands resolute as the defending champion and a formidable contender in Orlando. In a candid conversation with NBC Sports in early January, she delves into the intricacies of her hamstring recovery, reflects on her distinctive Tokyo experience, the lack of celebration post her 2020 Trials victory, her perspective on the depth of the U.S. women's field, and the cherished values from her Kenyan upbringing. Scheduled for Saturday, February 3, the 2024 U.S. Marathon Trials in Orlando promise high stakes. Live coverage on Peacock at 10:00 AM ET, with an encore presentation on NBC at 12:00 PM, will capture the unfolding drama. The ensuing interview has undergone edits for brevity and clarity. For those less acquainted with marathon running beyond the Olympics, Tuliamuk's last appearance was at the Tokyo Games, where she defied odds by participating merely seven months after giving birth. The subsequent years witnessed her gracing two major marathons, navigating the peaks and troughs of competition. In her own words, Tuliamuk narrates this post-Tokyo journey. Aliphine Tuliamuk: Life has been a rollercoaster. Exiting Tokyo, I grappled with an injury but rebounded with a stellar marathon in New York. Boston followed, where I secured an impressive 11th place, showcasing progress. However, Chicago had to be skipped due to a hamstring setback. Even now, as I approach the Trials, the injury persists, presenting a fluctuating challenge. Training has been hindered, limiting my competition readiness. Conversing on her current state and recovery, Tuliamuk elucidates: Over the past eight weeks, training persisted, yet I find myself trailing my desired pace. The dichotomy between good and challenging days prevails. A recent workout had to be forfeited due to a niggling hamstring. Adaptability becomes paramount in this scenario. Navigating the high-caliber U.S. marathoning landscape, Tuliamuk articulates: The competition is fierce, demanding peak fitness for Olympic contention. Although I accumulate miles and engage in workouts, the pace doesn't match expectations. A reassessment of training methods might be in order, acknowledging the toll of age on mileage tolerance. Incorporating her role as a mother into the athletic equation, Tuliamuk shares: My three-year-old daughter, Zoe, serves as a beacon of joy. Whether overcoming a bad workout or grappling with ailing hamstrings, her presence remains a constant motivation. Motherhood adds purpose beyond running—a cherished dimension. Discussing the support system and her bond with fellow athlete Betsy Saina, Tuliamuk reveals: Betsy and I share a collegiate history, having been roommates at Iowa State University. Our connection extends beyond the track, with shared accommodations in Kenya. A testament to enduring friendships in the competitive realm. Approaching the 2024 U.S. Marathon Trials, Tuliamuk reflects on the grind: Physically and mentally taxing, the anticipation is mixed with trepidation. Navigating a compromised training phase introduces an element of uncertainty. The weight of defending champion status amplifies the stakes—exciting, yet tinged with the fear of falling short. Expressing optimism for the future of U.S. women's marathon running, Tuliamuk asserts: The depth within the field is invigorating. Collaborative efforts can elevate the U.S. to global prominence. Witnessing American women triumph in prestigious marathons fuels her aspiration for collective success on the world stage. Reminiscing her unexpected triumph in the 2020 Trials, Tuliamuk notes: Emerging as the champion from the 10th seed showcased the unpredictability of sports. Despite the shift from underdog to defending champion, gratitude prevails. Injury-induced setbacks cultivate resilience and a determination to prove doubters wrong. Addressing perceived indifference post-2020 victory, Tuliamuk offers insight: Reflecting on the past four years, she senses an undercurrent of skepticism, potentially rooted in her immigrant status. The struggle to be perceived as "American enough" surfaces, highlighting the nuances of identity in a diverse nation. Sharing her evolution as an athlete and individual for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, Tuliamuk emphasizes gratitude: Acknowledging a fulfilling running career and life, she resolves to perform for those who matter—family, coaches, sponsors. Balancing the rigors of training with familial responsibilities underscores her multifaceted journey. Dwelling on the impact of family on her current approach, Tuliamuk discloses: Her daughter and husband bear the brunt of training challenges, becoming intrinsic motivators. The desire to set an example for her three-year-old daughter propels her to persevere through obstacles, demonstrating resilience and commitment. Reflecting on her complex Tokyo experience, Tuliamuk discusses her unexpected role as an advocate for breastfeeding athletes: Anticipating her daughter accompanying her to the Olympics, the subsequent separation proved emotionally challenging. Advocacy for breastfeeding mothers materialized, instigating positive change for future Olympians. Commenting on the Tokyo Olympic marathon, Tuliamuk recounts the complexity: A pioneer in choosing motherhood amidst her athletic prime, she acknowledges the subsequent "baby boom" in the running community. Her focus extends beyond running accolades, valuing family as an enduring source of fulfillment. Becoming an American citizen in 2016, Tuliamuk delves into her American journey: The tributes posted on Instagram underscore her American dream—educational opportunities, a loving husband, a daughter, and the ability to support her Kenyan family. Qualifying for the second Olympics would symbolize profound gratitude towards the country that has enriched her life. Tackling misconceptions about Africa, Tuliamuk challenges the notion of poverty: Her Kenyan upbringing, though devoid of Western material standards, epitomizes richness in community and resourcefulness. Contrasting the transient nature of Western prosperity, she extols the enduring value of land, home, and communal bonds. In encapsulating Aliphine Tuliamuk's narrative, her journey unfolds as a tapestry of resilience, gratitude, and a constant pursuit of dreams amidst the complexities of identity and athletic prowess. As the 2024 U.S. Marathon Trials beckon, Tuliamuk stands at the intersection of past triumphs and present challenges, poised to script another chapter in her remarkable story. Read the full article

#AliphineTuliamuk #defendingchampion #MarathonTrials

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samuelellis · 3 months

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A History of the Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is not only the oldest and most prestigious marathon in the world. Every year, runners from across the globe compete for the chance to qualify for this 26.2-mile trek through eight Massachusetts cities. Roughly 30,000 people receive the chance to run the course during each year’s race.

However, the Boston Marathon does more than attract some of the best runners in the world. The event regularly draws around 500,000 spectators and representatives of over 250 media outlets, making it the world’s second largest sporting event held in a single day based on media coverage.

The Boston Marathon has a history that spans more than 120 years, starting with its humble beginnings in 1897. The idea to host a marathon in Boston came after U.S. Olympic Team Manager and Boston Athletic Association (BAA) member John Graham sought to bring the spirit of the Olympic Games to the city. Using the 1896 Olympic marathon as his inspiration, Graham devised a 24.5-mile route alongside local businessman Herbert H. Holton that ran from Metcalf’s Mill in Ashland to Boston’s Irvington Oval.

The first Boston Marathon, then dubbed the “American Marathon,” took place on April 19, 1897, as part of the local Patriots’ Day celebrations. Only 15 runners participated in the inaugural event, 10 of whom finished the race. New Yorker John J. McDermott was the first person to win the marathon with a time of 2:55:10. The following year, a Nova Scotia native took first place, setting the groundwork for the marathon’s future success as a draw for international participants.

Subsequent years saw many changes to the Boston Marathon. During World War I, the 1918 race was replaced by a military relay race. In 1924, organizers lengthened the course to the Olympic standard of 26 miles, which meant that the race would start in Hopkinton from that year onward. Until 1968, every Boston Marathon took place on Patriot’s Day, April 19, until observation of the holiday changed to the third Monday of April. Ever since, the event has taken place on that same Monday.

In 1972, the Boston Marathon began allowing women to participate. One woman, Roberta “Bobbi” Gibb secretly ran the 1966 marathon after sneaking onto the course without a number. A second woman, Kathrine Switzer, officially signed up for the 1967 Boston Marathon under a shortened version of her name to hide her gender and finished the race despite interference from officials. Eight women registered for the 1972 race and Nina Kuscsik became the first female runner to officially win.

In more recent years, the Boston Marathon has only continued to surge in popularity, with the 100th event drawing nearly 37,000 starters. The marathon endured its first cancellation in over 120 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The following year, the event was moved from April to October for the first time ever.

Despite a challenging and unique few years, the Boston Marathon has remained as beloved as ever. The 2024 race received over 33,000 qualifier applications for the event that will mark 100 years since the starting line of the race was moved to Hopkinton.

#Samuel Ellis UVA Law

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Table Tennis Icon Xu Xin Partners with Lufu Jewelry to Spread Fortune in the New Year

<h1>Table Tennis Star Xu Xin Partners with Lufu Jewelry</h1> <h2>Becoming Chief Fortune Officer</h2> <p>On January 21st, famous Chinese table tennis player Xu Xin announced on Weibo that he had teamed up with Lufu Jewelry as their new Chief Fortune Officer. Lufu Jewelry is expanding in sports marketing. They have sponsored medals for marathons in major Chinese cities before.</p> <h2>Past Successes</h2> <p>Xu Xin won gold for China in the men's team event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Later that year, he was inducted into the ITTF Hall of Fame for his achievements. At the 2019 Japanese Open, he scored an incredible triple crown by winning the singles, men's doubles and mixed doubles! No other Chinese player has done this before. </p> <p>Most recently at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Xu Xin helped China defend their men's team title alongside stars Ma Long and Fan Zhendong. In January 2022, partnering with Liu Shiwen, he won the mixed doubles at the WTT Macao Champions. Becoming Chief Fortune Officer for Lufu Jewelry was the perfect way to start the new year after all his success!</p> <h2>Promoting Family Values</h2> <p>In a promotional video for Lufu, Xu Xin appeared with his wife Yao Yan. They looked truly happy together, showing viewers the beauty of love and family. Xu Xin works hard as an athlete but also cherishes his marriage and kids. Being a role model, he and Lufu help spread the importance of these family values.</p> <h2>Launching the Spring Festival Campaign</h2> <p>To celebrate the Chinese New Year, on January 27th Lufu Jewelry launched a livestream with Xu Xin on Douyin. Over an hour, lots of excited fans asked Xu Xin questions. He showed off his table tennis skills while answering live! Two lucky fans even got to chat with him. The stream was a huge success, getting millions of views and comments like "Fortune for generations with Lufu".</p> <h2>Showcasing Gorgeous Lufu Jewelry Pieces</h2> <p>Viewers loved seeing Xu Xin wearing Lufu's new gold designs. The "Turning Fortune" bracelet spun to symbolize good luck arriving. Paired with a red silk bracelet, it looked elegant and stylish. The "Passing on Fortune" ring uses different Chinese character designs to represent blessings through the generations. </p> <h2>Sending Blessings to Xu Xin's Family</h2> <p>At the end, Lufu Jewelry presented Xu Xin with a special "Boundless Fortune of the Sea" pendant set as a gift. It can be worn separately by family members, carrying wishes for prosperity. Xu Xin said he hopes to focus more on his family in 2022, matching Lufu's goal of strengthening family bonds through their traditions and artwork. </p> <h2>Continued Fortune in the "Xin" Year!</h2> <p>Other exciting promotions included an ad reaching millions of views starring Xu Xin and his wife. The "#Xu Xin Spreading Fortune" topic trended hugely online too. Through creative campaigns blending ancient crafts with modern designs, Lufu Jewelry and Xu Xin spread fortune and joy to celebrate the Chinese New Year.</p>

#Chinese New Year

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Nikki Love - 56, Running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days! Setting the women’s record! #RunAustralia

Nikki Love is an adventure runner, a sports psychology under-grad, and a motivator of dreaming big, taking action and achieving extraordinary goals.

Nikki turned 50 in 2017 and decided it was time to take her love for travel, marathon running, and cross-country running to a new level.

She is now on a mission to run across, around, or through as many countries that her feet can take her, bringing as many people as she can along for the run.

Her big adventures include running 63 marathons in 63 days through the UK to celebrate her 50th birthday, a craic of a 750 mile run around Ireland, a runcation through Malta and around Gozo, a jolly jaunt across the Netherlands, an extremely muddy and cow-pat laden run from top to bottom of Wales, a 40 day x 1,000 miles treadmill run, and on July 16, 2023 at the age of 56 Nikki set the women’s record for running across Australia from Perth to Sydney 4,044kms in 76 days, 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Driven by her curiosity to answer the question “I wonder if I can do that…”

Nikki shares her adventures – the highs, lows, fun, tears and her experience of overcoming fears, doubts and obstacles as she navigates perimenopause – through her writing, speaking and film-making.

Her goal is to help women know and own their place and space in the world and to keep believing and backing themselves.

Listen to the previous TGP episode with Nikki.

30th July 2020 - Adventure Runner, Ran 63 marathons in 63 days in 2017

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Show notes

Who is Nikki

Being an adventure runner

56 years young

Speaking with Nikki in 2020 on the TGP

A quick recap of Nikki’s previous challenges

Reflecting back on 2020 and 2021

Coming up with idea to do a ‘training run’ on a treadmill

Running 1000 miles and tearing tendons in her toes which ended her adventure

Learning that she could do hard things

Setting herself up to run across Australia for real

Dealing with multiple peri-menopausal symptoms

2021- deciding to run 100 marathons in 100 days

Getting a stress fracture in her pelvis

Starting a process to understand what was going on in her body

Getting advice to downgrade her ambitions and dreams

Being stubborn and wanting to figure out a way to achieve her goal at 56 of running across Australia

Figuring out what was going on and getting advice from doctors

Starting on different versions on HRT

Being encouraged to stop doing her exercise

Having bloods taken and doing MRI scans - privately

Speaking to as many people as possible to come up with solutions

Figuring out that her body wasn’t absorbing the hormone therapy

Going back to basics - getting back to a good diet and doing strength training

Taking 2 years to recover from her pelvis stress fracture

Feeling sad and frustrated

Not being willing to give up on her goal

Starting to wonder if it would be possible for her to run across Australia

Starting to do more planning and putting dates in place

Dealing with setbacks along the way and why it wasn’t easy

Setting the start date for 1st May 2023

Being supported by her partner

Hiring a camper van and driving from Jhalong to Perth and getting to see the route in reverse.

Going after a Guinness World Record to be the fastest women to run from Perth to Sydney

76 days 3hrs and 43 mins * (waiting to see if it will be accepted by Guinness)

Having to increase her running distances pretty quickly and averaging about 53km per day

Getting into a flow with the running after 2 weeks

Dealing with the traffic which was much more intense than she was expecting

What a typical day looked like

How her experiences helped her to keep on going when times got tough

Having a mantra in the morning Start off slow and I’ll get into a flow

Challenges with animals!

Physically not feeling too bad, but mentally feeling very drained and tired

Listening to binaural music to calm her body down and the importance of sleep to help with recovery

Dealing with the adventure blues after the challenge

Making the decision to go to university to study sports psychology

Applying to Loughborough University

Becoming more aware of her time line and getting older

How you can connect with Nikki and follow along with her journeys

Nikki is also blogging about her run on her website

Wanting to keep her adventure passion alive

Feeling that you can - requires that you back yourself

Keeping telling yourself that you can.

Social Media

Website: www.nikkilove.co.uk

Instagram: @nikkiloveruns

Check out this episode!

#podcast #women #sports #health #motivation #challenges #change #adventure #active #wellness #explore #grow #support #encourage #running #swimming #triathlon #exercise #weights

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citizenrecord · 3 months

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Vineeta Singh’s Biography: The Story You Must Know

Vineeta Singh has achieved recognition as one of India’s Top 10 youngest entrepreneurs, as per the IDFC First Bank and Hurun Report. She has been featured on the cover pages of esteemed business magazines such as Forbes India, Business Today, and Businessworld. In 2007, Singh co-founded her first start-up, Quetzal, but it faced challenges. Undeterred, she proved her determination by launching her second startup, FAB BAG, in 2012. This subscription platform delivered beauty products monthly. Simultaneously, in 2015, she co-founded her third startup, Sugar Cosmetics, alongside her husband.

Sugar Cosmetics specializes in selling cosmetics and personal care products tailored for the Indian market. In an interview with Business Today, Singh disclosed that funding was conditional on her husband’s full-time involvement, a situation she considered discriminatory against women.

Regarding Vineeta Singh’s ownership in SUGAR Cosmetics, she possesses approximately 22.98% of shares. The company itself constitutes 57.02%, while ESOP accounts for 9.11%, Angel investors hold 4.44%, and other stakeholders have 0.03%.

Vineeta Singh Biography: Interesting Facts Since her early years, Vineeta has consistently earned gold medals for academic achievements and showcased prowess as an exceptional athlete. In 2007, while at IIM Ahmedabad, Vineeta was honored with the Dulari Mattu Award for being the best female all-around player. Vineeta’s decision to turn down a ₹1 crore offer from a global investment bank garnered attention, earning her a spot on the cover of a weekly magazine. Acknowledged by The Economic Times as a young business leader, Vineeta received the prestigious 2020 Business Leader Under Forty Award. In 2021, Forbes India Magazine featured Vineeta on its list of the country’s most powerful women. A seasoned runner, Vineeta has completed over 14 full and half marathons. Notably, she conquered the Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa—an 89-kilometer race to be completed within 12 hours. Her remarkable achievement earned her a bronze medal after successfully completing the race three times. Recognized as one of the 100 most thoughtful women globally, Vineeta’s intellectual contributions have made a significant impact. Adding to her diverse portfolio, Vineeta served as a judge on Shark Tank India Season 1 in 2021. This television program is groundbreaking in its dedication to supporting aspiring business owners and aiding in the growth of their ventures.

Vineeta Singh: Awards and recognition Businessworld honored her with the BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 Award in 2021. In 2021, Forbes included her in their prestigious 40 Under 40 list. Recognizing her outstanding contributions, Vineeta received the Forbes India W-Power Award in 2021. The 2019 Entrepreneur Awards in Delhi acknowledged her venture, presenting her with the coveted Start-up of the Year Award. Demonstrating leadership on a global scale, she earned a spot on the Young Global Leadership list of the World Economic Forum in 2022. Throughout the period of 2001 to 2005, spanning four Inter IIT Sports Meets, she showcased her athletic prowess by securing two gold and two silver medals for IIT Madras.

Vineeta Singh Biography: Key Takeaway Vineeta Singh stands as an embodiment of success and serves as a role model for countless women in India and around the world. Being featured among India’s Top 10 Youngest Entrepreneurs underscores her exceptional capabilities and resilience as a successful business leader and entrepreneur. Her unwavering commitment and dedication to her work have garnered well-deserved recognition from industry leaders on a global scale.

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