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Where in the Hell Have I Been?

What has happened to The Outdoor Journey? Has it been abandoned? Did I get run over by a truck? Or am I just standing on a stage, prattling on to an empty auditorium?

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Kettlebell swings and snatches: How-to and why

Kettlebell swings and snatches, when performed correctly, can be valuable conditioning tools with substantial strength benefits. They have the potential to correct inefficient movement patterns and enable an athlete to move more powerfully and safely. In order for that to happen though, you have to be aware of how your body should be functioning.

The High Life: Training for unconventional excursions

Craig Weller has traveled the globe as a member of the U.S. Navy's special operations community. Now that he's a civilian, he's taken his experience and training and continues to push his physical and mental limits. He recently traveled to Nepal to test a conditioning program that would prepare him, or not, for future mountaineering efforts. Learn about his training, nutrition and the effects of high altitude on the body.

Tidbits

• This is a great short video on what it takes to be an ultra runner. ULTRA RUNNER from Cedar Wright on Vimeo. #
• One of my favorite bloggers appears to be hanging up his hat: Joseph Vinciquerra of The Daily Grind.  He'll still be around on Facebook and for those of you who are into that (including me), I would encourage you to hook up with Joseph there and continue to follow his exploits and learn from his experiences. #
• I'm apparently in Twitter mode here with all of these short updates. I have several feature articles on tap and just haven't made the time to get them done.  I'm considering changing directions with The Outdoor Journey and will address that once summer arrives. In the meantime, here's a great quote from Hugh Jackman on his diet prep for Wolverine. Love the Aussie sense of humor: "“I think we’ve wiped out entire gene pools of chickens,” he said. “I know to any vegetarians out there, I really apologize. It’s just so much tofu you can eat.” #
• From Steven Barnes: "The most powerful safe form of Meditation I know (not all safe meditations are effective, not all effective ones are safe) is called "Heartbeat Meditation." It is simplicity itself: you sit and feel your heartbeat in your body. The more you relax, the easier it is to feel. After you've mastered this, you can feel your heartbeat in your yoga, your Tai chi, walking down the street, going to sleep, or any other time. Powerful. Try it for a minimum of 15 minutes a day. It is a darned fine beginning to a personal practice." #
• Craig Weller, one of our contributing authors from time to time, has a well-done post on his blog entitled "Simplicity." What starts out as a travelogue turns into a thought-provoking challenge that should make you scratch your head and give a little more thought to your life. Click here to read "Simplicity." #