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Racing against Winter
Plant-based foods are natures medicine and we encourage you to consume daily to help combat the winter colds & flus.
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How to Run Cleland 50
We often hear people say ‘run your own race’ and at times, this is easier said than done. When you are amongst other ‘racers’ in a competitive environment you can get caught up in the excitement of it all.
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How to run Belair Marathon
Each race offers me a new lesson about myself and my capabilities, each race I turn a corner of some sort which will assist me in training and future races. This race taught me how to push just that little bit harder, to find a new level of racer within myself.
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MIND | How often do you think about how we feel happiness?![]()
What makes us feel sensations of happiness? ![]()
A warming hug, a compliment from a friend, a nutritious plant- based meal, a hard workout session or seeing our local road side flower cart still open for business because the community gave them so much love? ![]()
Yep all of that but science plays it’s part in our happiness and the four primary chemicals that drive our primary emotions are:![]()
Dopamine | Oxytocin | Serotonin | Endorphins![]()
Let’s break these chemicals down:![]()
Dopamine - causes fleeting little happy feelings, our motivation kick starter ![]()
Oxytocin - released during physical contact with others and positive interactions ![]()
Serotonin- the satisfaction social chemical; accomplishment, recognition which creates positive emotions, it also helps aid digestion and bone growth ![]()
Endorphins- released in response to pain and also experienced by runners when they feel “the runners high” or why exercise helps relieve stress.![]()
Throughout our day we release all four of these chemicals which help contribute towards our happiness. ![]()
Today we released endorphins via our hill rep session and serotonin which relates to pride & loyalty. ![]()
It’s a good day to recognise happiness, is today your day too?
