Morocco daydreaming and other stuff

Hi there, fellow runner. The spring is finally here, but here in snowy Russia it is still far and winter still grabs it's hold on humankind. How the things are going out there in your lands, countries and cities or small towns? If you'll ask me, I've almost finished my re-reading of Robert Jordan's and Brandon Sanderson's Wheel of time. Meanwhile gained additional 15 kilos of fat and began running again.

Jüdische Hochzeit in Marokko

For now, one of the main points on my agenda is choosing new running shoes, planning my ongoing vacation and losing this so stupidly gained weight.

As for weight, I still have a plan, but weather in this county makes me feel dizzy and canceled two out of three planned trainings already. Honestly, I've started running last week on Saturday, had a descent run on Sunday and since then I had no opportunity to continue on. The next issue is about overweight. Since this crap occurred, I have troubles running in my current running shoes, legs feel itchy and almost scratchy after slow 30 minutes training. So I added more at home exercises and is googling all day long for a new pair of shoes that I am sure will support my feet in much better way.

The awful weather made me jealous of other countries with other weather conditions. You know, Russia is large and anyone might find his or hers place under warm sun here, but I've found out that I'm stuck in Africa with all my thoughts. I have dreams and daydreams about Tunisia or Egypt. Almost every night and day in that case.

City of Essaouira mwanasimba from La Réunion

So, I've decided to plan my trip for upcoming vacation and plan it remembering and keeping in mind my beloved Africa. I sure as hell will go to Tunisia again, it is very beautiful country, full of ancient stuff and nature's wonders but I've been there less then a year ago and it would be somewhat weird, won't you say so?

And here I am in front of this dilemma, looking for a calm African country with sea or ocean and which accept Russian tourists with no visa. I've decided to go to Morocco. Always wanted to visit Marrakesh and I am really fond of mountains of Atlas. Wish me a concurrent stay there and nice flight, I'm going to escape this terrible spring and wash away all memories of it in cool waters of  Atlantic ocean.

By the way I'm still thinking and overlooking this matter. I'm planning to have this trip in May or even in June, so there is plenty of time to throw dice few more times and go somewhere else.

Food theme: some approaches to weight loss

Hi there, fellow runner! Got L7, story will go on in few days. Today's topic is slightly different, but still run and technology related. Today we'll focus on weight loss, we had great summer and funny vacations with all-inclusive stuff and lots of sunbathing and all we have now is a stack of photos, lively memories and fat! Additional weight left you one on one with city life with it's complicated transportation system, hard to climb ladders and lots of daily routine -- you finally decided to loose some weight and want to know how. Here we have some advices to get out of your situation.

Bill Stagg turning up his beans, Pie Town, New Mexico.
He will next pile them for curing

First tip will be about servings -- I think it's a keystone. Large plates and utensils call for big servings -- try to rethink your kitchen accessories. By the way -- using small plates mean that you can split your daily meals in more parts and always feel some hunger after one. Your metabolism will find alternative energy resources in your body and utilize them completely. It's an easy way to get rid of overweight.

In addition you can shift your ration to fibers -- they are harder for metabolism to get energy from, so it will struggle harder. Try beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables -- eat them as many as you want, but don't before the run, the feeling of fullness is not what you want before training, you want to be light and fly above your path, yes?

Pay attention at your meals. Listen to the voice of hunger -- maybe it's not hunger at all? We often eat when we want to do something else -- play, walk out ore sleep. Eat can hardly be a complete substitution to sleep or play activities so think twice before going to the fridge.

And talking about the fridge -- try "do it yourself" philosophy at getting food -- you not only will eat tastier food, when prepared by you and for yourself? but in addition it can be healthier because you can choose all ingredients.