Lindsay Persico lives in Montana with her husband and three children. She manages her household and in her spare time she is able to pursue her love of hunting and all aspects of outdoor life. Processing game, hiking, fitness, shooting, fishing and camping are just some of the interests she finds herself enjoying.

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Motivation

“Your struggles are different (throughout life) so the things that motivate you come from a different perspective, but there are some things that will never change based on your personality.”

Lindsay Perisco has tried a multitude of different diet plans, but she had to research and test many different things before she found what works best for her. Guess what? It's not keto.

“The ketogenic diet was one that I tried and I really enjoyed how it made me feel. I enjoyed the results from it, but the process itself was quite complicated and time consuming, and it wasn’t practical for me to continue that. I currently do a very simple diet. It’s very much like Paleo, except for I do tolerate dairy quite well, so I will also eat dairy. I eat a lot of fruits & vegetables, and meat & dairy as well.”

She didn’t get caught up in a religious type diet mentality. She went on a long journey to figure out what worked for her, and does that.

“Taking the time to try different things, and research it, and put time & energy into it has been really worth it because now I’m reaping the rewards of it. I feel a lot better, and I’ve got something I can do that isn’t impossible for me to stick with and it’s not difficult for me to do it.”

Lindsay has a basic bare-bones strength training routine, with some cardio mixed in, that has stayed mostly the same for years.

“I do switch a few things up here and there… It’s one of those things where I have a goal in mind & I’m never quite reaching it… I feel like that’s a good thing for me because it keeps me ever pressing forward, and not stagnating in less than I could be doing. I do all my owrkouts at home, or outside. I don’t go to a gym. I have dumbbells that I use, and a pull up bar that I use, and then I do simple body weight exercises… I try to do outdoor cardio where I do hill sprints or a weighted ruck hike.”

What brings Lindsay Perisco peace of mind in the troubled times we all inevitably go through?

“There’s nothing that gives me more peace of mind than getting out into the mountains. No matter what time of year it is… when I’m out in nature, completely alone, that is the healthiest my mind ever feels. I feel totally free out there. My mind can think clearly…”

How does Lindsay adapt & overcome to the challenges and obstacles along the way?

“I think overall just having a desire to be consistently moving forward in some way towards a goal that you have for yourself is important. You have to have goals to be reaching for. It doesn’t mean you’re always making gigantic leaps in that direction, but having something that you can be pressing onward for and can motivate you past those hard times is crucial. Something that isn’t always just about yourself either. My health & fitness, and the things I want to achieve for myself, also involve my ability to reach out and take care of other people, or my children, or encourage others. Those things are also really motivating.”

Angela Stanton, PhD returns to speak about electrolytes, inflammation, and various aspects of health that migraine sufferers encounter as well as the folks who share certain traits with migraineurs.

Angela Stanton, PhD is a research scientist in Southern California and creator of The Stanton Migraine Protocol, which has helped over 4,000 people alleviate their suffering from migraines. 

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Ru El is your average, everyday, guy-next-door, ultra runner. Listen as he speaks his truth about his journey towards health, fitness, and peace of mind. We talk running, shoes, going the distance, the power of prayer, and more. 

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Ru El starts out the health conversation with the importance of coffee in his life. Essentially his method is the NSNG (No Sugars No Grains) method created by Vinnie Tortorich, with the addition of a small amount of white rice as well.

"I've been doing it for about 5 years now. I'm not pristine about it, but it's my base mode of going about how to fuel my body."

Like many people who are successful in their fitness, Ru El has adopted the routine of no routine.

"I'm one of those guys that just likes to dabble with running... Depending on what's going on in life and whatever I can fit in, that's what I'll do. These days, I'm fit for a run...These days my fitness routine happens to be just running."

Take something you love and make it a part of your life.

What brings Ru El peace of mind in the troubled times we all inevitably go through?

"When times really get hard, I gotta talk to God. From where I sit, sometimes it feels like people have forgotten that you can turn to whatever higher power there is in your life...

God, running, and some type of meditation:
That's how I get my peace of mind."

How does Ru El adapt and overcome to the challenges and obstacles in his life?

"To overcome: put your head down and just go. Eventually, something is going to happen that makes you feel like it's all worth it. For me, it's every day I wake up and get to be with my wife and my kids, and at the end of every day praying with the kids and giving thanks that we get to come back home and be with each other, because there's a lot of others out there that don't have that connection."

"When 'Born to Run' came out, I jumped on that hard."

Ru El tells us that he went out and got himself a couple pairs of the minimalist style shoes after reading Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall.

Specifically, he purchased the Vibram FiveFingers, and New Balance MT10 to begin his journey with minimalist style shoes. He tells us about once attempting a half marathon using the Vibrams, and mile 7 into it his feet started hurting. On the subject of wearing minimal shoes for a long distance event, Ru El says:

"It's not the smartest thing to do.
I'm amazed I didn't break any bones doing that."

These days Ru El wears the minimal style shoe as his day-to-day shoe because he likes the "angle of no angle" so to speak, and is currently wearing the Altra Lone Peak as his main shoe.

"Just go with it day to day like I do. Don't make the mistake of getting a minimal shoe and then running the trails or pounding the pavement. Be kind to your body. Get the proper footwear... Be mindful. If you get sore, then rest."

"I don't do a whole lot of stretching these days. It might sound ridiculous, but here's the reason why: My activity is primarily running... There was a regular set of stretching that I used to do for martial arts. But, when running came I picked up some information somewhere, and whether or not it's accurate, it basically said that you want to keep your ligaments and muscles not 'too lose' if you will (too flexible). You need to have a little bit of tension so that as far as running is concerned you'll have the right amount of spring and snap-back."

Ru El did note that when he feels muscle tension, he will stop and stretch as needed. However, overall it is not a part of his general routine.

Essentially, just listening to the body. Instead of running with a cookie-cutter training plan, just ask yourself what you can do. Try the out and back routine, and challenge yourself. As far as attempting a certain distance without fearing the process overall, Ru El thinks it's best to gradually build the distance with only one long run per week.

"I think there was a time when I stressed out a little bit on how I'm supposed to be breathing. I think the point is that you just have to breathe."

Ru El has found the most useful advice through Chi Running. He has trained himself to maximize his breathing with essentially breathing in through the nose, with the "belly breathing" concept. This means allowing the diaphragm to fully contract during the inhale so that the lungs can get maximum air intake, which essentially looks like pushing the belly outwards. Hence the term "belly breathing".

Ru El has found a lifestyle that maximizes his own health, fitness, and peace of mind. This means eating whole foods, making fitness a part of his life, connecting with family, as well as being grateful and mindful in all aspects of life. Sounds like a recipe for success.

May the wind be at your back along your journey towards health, fitness, and peace of mind.