One runner + One little dog = Bitten ankle!

This is just a very quick blog to vent my anger at having been bitten this morning while out running!

I am doing a Lean Body transformation challenge (currently just finished week 1) and as part of my training I am jogging around Southwick Country Park.  I jog there a few times a week at all times of day and so far after 5 bite free runs... run 6... some little furry rat thinks it is acceptable to chase me and bite my ankle!

Is it just me or is it always the little dogs that seem to be the bitters?  Do they have some in built inferiority complex that makes them need to bite to appear more butch?

I've run past massive dogs that could probably take my leg off if they really wanted to, without so much as a growl or batter of an eyelid... yet this little thing took me on!

When it had hold of my ankle (luckily for me it got more shoe than flesh) I stopped and tried to kick the dog, so it would leave me alone.  The owner turned to me and said "don't you dare kick my dog!". 

Sorry but is it not an offence to let your dog bite me?  Or maybe I'm in the wrong for letting your dog bite me?  In which case I apologise and will try to run faster next time ;)

My reply was not that polite, but I was very angry at having just been bitten... "If your dog bites me again I will have it put down!"... not my most PC moment, but it got the desired effect as she put her dog on a lead!

I love dogs and want to share the great outdoors with everyone and anyone, but let's share it in a way that we can all enjoy it please.

What are your thoughts on running towards or past dogs? Any useful tips or comments please share them below.  Follow me on Twitter @fusionfitnessuk thank you.

Superfood Nutrition - Green Magic

When discussing nutrition and diet with clients, I often get asked if there is a need for people to take nutritional supplements even if they are eating a healthy well balanced diet.  My answer is simply... YES.

Unless you grow every single thing that you eat and know exactly what conditions your food is grown in, you have no idea what nutritional value your food has.  Two apples grown in the same orchard can have different nutritional values depending on the age of the tree, the soil conditions, amount of rain fall, sunlight and many other factors. 

So if you can't guarantee the nutritional value of the food you are eating, how can you make sure you are getting your 5-a-day?  For me nutritional supplements are there to support a healthy diet, NOT replace it. 

All through my sporting career I took a product called Green Magic.  It is the most complete green superfood I have ever come across.  I felt that it aided me in so many ways like recovery from training, mental alertness, resistance to common illnesses, super dose for energy boost and much more.  The other major plus was knowing that my nutritional needs were being looked after no matter where in the world I was competing or what other food I was eating.  Just look at some of the ingredients: 

Spirulina 

This is a 95% digestible protein with only 1.2 calories per gram. It is loaded with enzymes, minerals and trace minerals. It provides quick energy and is a rich source of natural iron. It also contains all eight essential amino acids. 

Chlorella 

This is a great source of protein and beta carotene. It is the highest source of chlorophyll (ten times more than alfalfa). It is rich in natural iron and contains 18mg of beta carotene pr gram. Seven grams provides over 100% of the RDA of vitamin B12. 

Lecithin 

Lecithin emulsifies fat and oil into water and is excellent for memory and nerves. It is brain fuel with over 98% phosphatides including phosphatidylcholine. 

Barley Grass juice 

Barley grass juice is a good source of potassium and contains 11 times the calcium of dried milk. It also contains 5 times the natural iron content of spinach. It will help to neutralise and remove toxins. 

Wheat grass juice 

Wheat grass juice contains only three calories pr gram. It is loaded with powerful enzymes and is a good source of chlorophyll. It will help to cleanse and purify the blood. 

Kamut Juice 

This is an ancient wheat found in the pyramids (over 4000 years old). It is a high energy nutritious food called King Tut’s Wheat. 

Rice Kernal Membrane Powder 

The best part of rice is the rice kernel membrane (often discarded to make instant rice) .It is an excellent source of fibre and B-complex. 

High Pectin Apple Fibre 

High pectin apple fibre acts to trap cholesterol. It is also high fibre with an excellent taste and aroma. 

Icelandic Kelp and Nova Scotia Dulse 

These are sea vegetables containing 28% naturally chelated major and trace minerals. They also contain natural lithium (dulse). 

Coenzyme Q10 

Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that benefits the immune system and is essential for heart health. Maximum bio-availability. It is used by cells to produce energy. Unfortunately it declines in the body with age, necessitating supplementation. 

Royal Jelly 

Royal Jelly is a rich source of antioxidants. It contains valuable enzymes, 9 B Vitamins and 22 Amino Acids. Over 5% 10-HAD. 

Jerusalem Artichoke Powder 

Jerusalem artichoke powder feeds the ‘friendly flora’ and helps correct ph balance. It normalises toxic bacteria and is lactose free. 

Lactobacillus acidophilus / Bifidus Probiotic 

A great probiotic, full 'friendly flora'. These friendly flora help correct your bodies pH balance. They normalise the toxic bacteria whilst being lactose free. 

Additional ingredients include -  

Wheat Sprouts and SOD W/Catalase. 

Olympic gold medallist Steph Cook MBE was featured in an article in the times newspaper saying how she used Green Magic as part of her nutritional plan.  Many current World class athletes still use Green Magic to support their nutritional plan. 

This product is also great for children, as it turns everything green and is virtually tasteless... so put it into a banana smoothy and watch their faces as it turns green but still tastes of banana.  A Harry Potter smoothy as I call it and my son loves them, plus I know that he is getting a nutritious superfood, scientifically blended with 17 nutrient-dense foods that are rich in natural enzymes, minerals, amino acids, vitamin and antioxidants! 

So why not try this amazing superfood today and see the difference it can make to your health and wellbeing.

proto-col Green Magic comes in a 10 day trial size, so why not try it Click Here only £8.50, feel results in just 10 days.