The Sleepy Path To Good Health
It is not simple to be healthy, a lot goes into keeping all the mind and body’s systems operating well. It staggers me to think of the 10 trillion odd individual cells in our body all having to do a myriad of jobs, processes and reactions to function optimally and it’s doing all that without our conscious awareness. We truly are little miracles walking around. Very complex little miracles.One of the key pillars of good health though is good quality sleep. Too much emphasis I belie...
March 1, 2021The Low Down On Antioxidants And Free Radicals - Oxidative Damage
Antioxidants and Free radicals One for the runners: Did you know that when you exercise intensively you INCREASE the free radical burden in your body? Everyone of us has, what may be called, our antioxidant protective capacity. That means our bodies normally use antioxidants to protect us against the harmful impact of free radicals. This capacity is partly gene dependent for example the SOD2 gene but is also dependent on your nutrition. First of all, what are antioxidants? They are molecular su...
February 21, 2021Harnessing the power of NAD and NMN for anti-aging and longevity
If you are like me you and are over 35 (I am 52) no doubt you have thought about how to slow down the bodies aging. Aging isn't just wrinkles and buying moisturisers for your skin it's about what is happening on a cellular level, on the inside. Over time we start to slowly notice that our energy is going down, our skin is wrinkling and creypey, our immune system isn't doing it's surveillance job quite so well, our speed and agility have decreased and a ton of other horrible effects s...
February 13, 2021Anti-Aging - NMN - Will NMN break a fast if I take it?
NMN Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) the precursor to NAD+ something our body's need as much as ATP. In fact we would die in 30 seconds without NMN. NAD+ is that important. So many are turning to NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide a precursor molecule to build their NAD+ l levels. Fast becoming the anti-ageing wonder supplement the world is turning to, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind is whether it is possible to experience the multitude of NMN benefits whilst also fasting? Wil...
January 27, 2021TrailRun Magazine - Australia/NZN RELENTLESS Book Review by Lauren Shay
If there’s one person who embodies hardcore, it’s extreme endurance athlete Lisa Tamati. The New Zealand ultramarathon runner has taken on and emerged victorious from – albeit a little scathed – some of the most gruelling races and adventures on the planet. Badwater? She’s done it twice. Marathondes Sables? Yep, done that twice, too. Running the length of New Zealand, crossing the Libyan desert unsupported, and traversing thousands of kilometres across the Arabian, Jordan, Niger,...
October 15, 2020The Power of Understanding Your Own DNA with Dr Mansoor Mohammed
No two people have the same genetics. Your DNA tells a unique story about you. It also determines your risks of developing chronic diseases and getting infected by viruses. In the time of a pandemic, it pays to gain insights into your health by getting a personalised genetic report. The DNA Company CEO Dr Mansoor Mohammed returns to this podcast for the third time. Dr Mansoor Mohammed shares and explains the results of the gene test Lisa did with them. He also talks about functional genomics and...
September 11, 2020Running Through Hell - Ultrarunning and Mental Strength
On the American H.V.M.N Podcast with Geoffrey Woo. Lisa Tamati is a professional ultra endurance athlete who has crushed some of the toughest endurance events in the world, such as the grueling Badwater Ultramarathon held in Death Valley. Lisa became the first woman from New Zealand to complete this infamous race. Lisa’s adventures have taken her far and wide, including a harrowing expedition through the Libyan Desert that nearly killed her. Despite having over 140 ultramarathons under her bel...
May 9, 2020Transcript of the Interview with Nobel Prize Winning Anti-Aging Scientist Dr Bill Andrew on Reversing Aging and The Latest Breakthroughs in Telomere Science
Dr Bill Henry Andrews, Ph.D. is an American molecular biologist and gerontologist whose career has centered on searching for a cure for human aging. Andrews is the founder and president of the biotechnology company Sierra Sciences. Aging is a complex and difficult topic that has been the centre of attention of many scientists for centuries. That's also what Bill Andrews, Ph.D. has made his challenge to solve.Aging isn't an accident. We age because our telomeres get shorter and our cells ag...
April 29, 2020Inspirational Runners Series - Maribel Dichard
In the fall of 2014, Maribel Dichard felt herself hitting rock bottom. Outwardly, she had it all. A successful career, loving marriage and two healthy children. However, she also had a drinking problem, “I hit a point where I realized my kids could see it.” That evening, she took her last drink and quickly discovered running.Maribel grew up in Lorton, VA, just south of DC. The second oldest of five children, she thrived in the classroom. Her mother couldn’t speak English and getting r...
April 11, 20208 Week Strength Training Program For Runners
Here is what you will learn: Maybe youʼre a struggling new runner, maybe youʼre a seasoned professional, whatever the case we hope you find a nugget or two in this guide to help you get more out of your training. 1. Whether it's your first 5km or your hundredth ultramarathon, you’ll learn our holistic training system that is simple to understand and to stick to. 2. Our 5 pillars approach which is very different than most coaches out there - Run Sessions, Mobility Workouts, Strength, Nutritio...
April 4, 2020Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor - What it does and how to increase it
In this article I wanted to do a deep dive into a very important protein that your body makes known as BDNF or Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor. What the heck is that you might well ask and why should I care? Well it's a very important ubiquitous protein in the brain that has a massive impact on the health of your brain and your mood and behaviour and your ability to function at optimal levels. It's produced by the BDNF gene which plays a crucial role in maintaining neural plast...
March 28, 2020Dr Mansoor Mohammed Immunologist on the Corona Virus
Lisa interviews this week Dr Mansoor Mohammed immunologist on what exactly makes the Covid-19 virus so dangerous, how it's transmitted, how it enters the body and what it does once it's there.He talks about who exactly fits in the high risk group and how long the virus can live outside of its human host on various surfaces. They also discuss how containing it and taking drastic action will not stop the spread but slow the spread and therefore the load on the public health system so as not to co...
March 24, 2020Relentless Leadership - Lisa to guest on the Active CEO Podcast
On this episode of the active CEO Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Lisa Tamati about relentless leadership in life as we go all in on saving her mums life, overcoming the toughest ultra-marathon races in the world, the GRIT to overcome adversity, and going above and beyond medical advice to find a solution for her mum. We also talk about imposter syndrome, the importance of hope, optimising your DNA, and learning how to pivot and change direction in life. ACTIVE CEO PODCAST Listen here Lisa Tam...
March 24, 2020How Contagious is the Corona Virus and all the facts you need to know
Lisa interviews this week Dr Mansoor Mohammed immunologist on what exactly makes the Covid-19 virus so dangerous, how it's transmitted, how it enters the body and what it does once it's there.He talks about who exactly fits in the high risk group and how long the virus can live outside of its human host on various surfaces. They also discuss how containing it and taking drastic action will not stop the spread but slow the spread and therefore the load on the public health system so as not to co...
March 22, 2020New Updates from Dr Mansoor Mohammed Immunologist and functional Genomics Scientist on Corona Virus
Two days ago we posted another article from World Leading Functional Genomics Scientist and Immunologist Dr Mansoor Mohammed on the Corona Virus. Information without the hype and just the facts. Dr Mohammed has now added this article to the information he wants to share with people about Corona Viruses ability to survive outside the human host and much more Dr Mansoor states: The data collected by Dr. Doremalen and colleagues demonstrate that:1. SARS-CoV-2 can survive in the aerosolized d...
March 18, 2020Leading Functional Genomics Scientist Dr Mohammed on the Corona Virus
Dr Mansoor Mohammed is the author of this article. He was just this week featured on our podcast "Pushing the Limits". You can listen to that episode on 'Hacking your Genes' here:Podcast Dr. Mohammed is the Founder and President of ManaGene considered one of the most innovative leaders in the emerging personalised medicine and lifestyle genomics space. Dr. Mohammed is widely regarded as a pioneer in medical genomics and has been the recipient of multiple academic and industry awards. ...
March 14, 2020OF LOVE AND GRATITUDE AND PAYING IT FORWARD
I just wanted to say thanks for your attention over the past couple of weeks as we get ready to launch my new book “Relentless”. It’s been one hell of a journey to get to this point both from mum’s rehabilitation point of view and from the book writing and publishing side. I am beyond grateful to every single person on both of these journeys who contributed to the mission. Without a fantastic bunch of people around me none of this would be possible and so it’s time for me to pay i...
March 6, 2020The power of Algae - spirulina and chlorella to optimise your health
We all know we need to eat more greens. But I bet you can't guess what is actually the *most alkaline, plant-based food in the entire world* (here's a few hints)... 🧬...it's a single cell organism ...it's 4 billion years old ...it's endorsed by NASA and the United Nations! In case you’re wondering, the answer to the above is ALGAE and we can’t wait to tell you more about this amazing superfood on this week’s episode of the Pushing the Li...
March 3, 2020Why you need to take responsibility for your own health and not give it up to others
My new book "Relentless" is finally out. This is a story about bringing my mum back from massive brain damage after an aneurysm four years ago, overcoming on the way huge obstacles and beating incredible odds. On this journey with my mum and in my own life and the health battles that I have faced personally one thing has become clear to me.Although allopathic medicine is amazing and the advances made are incredible and although they are incredible when it comes to acute trauma, when it com...
February 28, 2020Lisa Tamati Interviewed on "The Stag Roar" Podcast - A life less ordinary
The Stag Roar Podcast with Ryan O'Connor is about exploring what makes someone successful as well as explore their challenges! Ryan wants to get in touch with what defines people as an individual! He puts a New Zealand number 8 wire mentality to podcasting! You can listen on your favourite podcast app https://anchor.fm/ryan-stag-oconnor/e...About LisaFor the past 25 years Lisa has competed in the world's toughest endurance events clocking up over 70,000km, racing everywhere from the Sahara, to t...
January 15, 20203100miles: Run and Become - Interview with Film Maker/Runner Sanjay Rawal
Sanjay Rawal worked in the human rights and international development sectors for 15 years in over 40 countries before focusing his love for photography and storytelling onto filmmaking. His first feature, Food Chains (2014), premiered at the 2014 Berlinale and screened at Tribeca before securing domestic distribution from Screen Media. The film was produced by Eva Longoria and Eric Schlosser and narrated by Forest Whitaker. It went on to screen in 1,100 more theaters during its theatrical...
January 3, 2020Winning in the mind - lessons from Ultramarathon Runner Vin Framularo
Lisa interviews one of her Running Hot Coaching Athletes Vin Framularo from Connecticut who just completed his first 100-mile event. Two and a half years ago Vin broke his back and focused on developing his mindset and was determined to run again. 9 weeks later he did a half marathon and two years later now ultramarathons. Mindset is everything and Vin shares his secrets to mental toughness. #running#Lisatamati#strengthrunning ---------------------------------------------------------------------...
November 25, 2019The Pros and Cons of Ultramarathon Running
Everyone knows Lisa loves Ultramarathon running and with a career in extreme sports spanning 25 years she's knows a thing or two about the good side and the not so good side to the sport and shares in this candid podcast all the pros, the benefits to mind and body but also the much less talked about downsides and risks so you can mitigate those and have fun on the trails, mountains, roads and deserts.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
November 23, 2019Strength Training For Runners - What to do? When and how much
I have written a number of posts on the importance of strength training for runners but the point needs hammering home. To be good runners we need to be good as athletes, be able to move fast and with stability and strength. We need strength training to be able to withstand too, the rigours of the miles and we also need strength training to counteract the catabolic (eating your own muscles) nature of long distance running not to mention for those north of 40 that we tend to l...
November 7, 2019First 100 miler for our athlete Vin Framularo of Connecticut, USA
“He who says he can, and he who says he can't, are both usually right” 👌What can I say about the New Hampshire Hamsterwheel Ultra race this weekend? It was an epic race and a top notch event by Darby Conley and Bill Conley!! 🙌I knew with the cold NH temps, it wasn’t gonna be easy, but it was gonna be worth it. 🔥It coulda been so easy to stay warm in bed; and just do brunch like a normal person. But we ultra runners are not normal. 🤷🏻♂...
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