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Re: On leaving Microsoft

Ravisraman — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:51:45 -0000

Best of luck with your new adventures!

Re: The Unconventional Gym Bag: 5 Cool Things You Don’t Use

Ravisraman — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:51:58 -0000

I need a Gym Boss.....tabata's are a pain with my watch.

I'll add one item to your gym bag --> a Lacrosse Ball.

The world's best soft-tissue release product...better than a masseuse and costs $2 at Sports Authority.

Roll around the bottoms of your feet to help with Plantar Fascia issues. Roll it around your hip instead of a foam roller for super intense opening. Use it on quads or even your back or hamstrings when sitting in a plane/car, etc.

Re: How to hack a marathon if you aren’t a runner.

Ravisraman — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:19:46 -0000

Congrats! This is quite the strategy and taking walk breaks frequently can absolutely extend the distance you can run beyond what you think is possible.

Re: Building the Perfect Home Gym (Without Going Too Far)

Ravisraman — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:21:09 -0000

Cool, thanks!

Right now I mostly do swings, but for other exercises the 16Kg is a good weight (get-ups, snatches, etc). The 24Kg feels great for swings. I feel a lot more effort in the glutes with the heavier weight vs lighter weight.

Kettlebility also has a bunch of Pavel's books, DVDs.....worth checking out. I just got Power to the People...it's a fast ready but already learned a ton.

Re: Building the Perfect Home Gym (Without Going Too Far)

Ravisraman — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:42:52 -0000

Dude, just got a 53 lb KB...that sucker is awesome! Heavy but makes a HUGE difference in swings compared to my sickly 32 pounder (which was turning my kb workouts into a cardio activity no a strength activity). FYI: Kettlebility.com (in Seattle) is a Dragon Door distributor and saves you shipping if you order through them.

Also - do you know of any place local that carries the Perform Better mats or did you order online?

Re: Grains Free Diet Day 29 – The End

Ravisraman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:25:24 -0000

Have you gotten an allergy test to see if you are sensitive or allergic to wheat?

Re: A Vegan Take on the Paleo Diet and My Latest Experiment in Clean Living

Ravisraman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:24:02 -0000

I just did a search on Paleo Vegan and came across your blog again...interested in hearing about your 30 day grain elimination challenge...guessing you wrote about it on your site...will keep poking around.

Re: Vegan Paleo | Outside The Box

Ravisraman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 02:17:43 -0000

Found this after doing a search for Vegan Paleo. Was thinking of trying a similar experiment as you. Interested in hearing more about your results...pro/cons.

Re: Runblogger's Guide to Minimalist Running Shoes

Ravisraman — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:27:46 -0000

I just did a barefoot running clinic with Barefoot Ted yesterday. AWESOME! Learned a ton. He's an amazing dude. Wrote more about what I learned here:

http://sethigherstandards.c...

I highly recommend folks take time to find a good coach to help you fine tune your movement....super helpful.

I currently run in Brooks Green Silence and love them, but also use Vibram (Bikila and Sprint's) for short runs of 2-4 miles to help my adjust re-learn how to move naturally.

Re: 10 More Things I Learned From Barefoot Ted

Ravisraman — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:19:20 -0000

I just did a barefoot running clinic with Ted yesterday. AWESOME! Just a few friends and I with Ted. Learned a ton. He's an amazing dude. Wrote more about what I learned here:

http://sethigherstandards.c...

Re: Review of Brooks Green Silence Racing Flat

Ravisraman — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:02:13 -0000

I just got a pair at the Seattle Marathon expo...the rep said that 4 colors are on the way for next year....not sure when though :)

Re: Review of Brooks Green Silence Racing Flat

Ravisraman — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 01:00:50 -0000

I just picked up a pair of these at the Seattle Marathon Expo. Going to give them a shot...looking for something I can use for longer distances (I run ultras).

The rep that sold them to me said they are coming out with up to 4 new colors for next year....right now they are in green/black for the men's version.

Re: Productivity Hacks: Voicemail, Folders & To-Do’s

Ravisraman — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:36:34 -0000

I have a super simple method I've been using to get more done in less time with zero stress. It's all about doing one meaningful thing every day.

http://sethigherstandards.c...

It's been more effective than any other approach for me (GTD, inbox zero, etc.)....and very easy to do.

Re: On Alternative Productivity and Anti-Hacks for Living

Ravisraman — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:34:17 -0000

Hey Clay, I have a super simple method I've been using to get more done in less time with zero stress. It's all about doing one meaningful thing every day.

http://sethigherstandards.c...

Re: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy – notes by Derek Sivers

Ravisraman — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 01:56:17 -0000

Great notes! I'll need to check out this book.

Re: SURTHRIVAL with Daniel Vitalis + Gnosis Chocolate

Ravisraman — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:42:07 -0000

I think Daniel's info about spring water is right on...but hearing him schlep colostrum and deer antlers makes me want to vomit.

He seems more interesting in pushing product than looking at objective data. His "vegan" diet appears (based on videos I have seen, I don't know him or anything) was primarily built around fatty foods (nuts, oils, seed) and greens (kale, etc..) but fairly low in fresh fruits and overall calories. No wonder he felt like crap!!! He should re-read the China Study or any of John Robbins books.

Anyway - nice blog here....just not a fan of Daniel's message any more and concerned about people getting swayed by his charisma and presentation skills and throwing out a way of being and eating that can actually be super healthy for the body and the planet.

Re: clubnorthwest.org - Winter Grand Prix 2009-2010, Race #6 Road Race

Ravisraman — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:17:40 -0000

Forget it...was looking at the wrong event...found my time :)

Re: clubnorthwest.org - Winter Grand Prix 2009-2010, Race #6 Road Race

Ravisraman — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:15:42 -0000

I competed in this race (the 2miler at Magnusun Park) however I cannot find race results anywhere online. Are they posted somewhere? I have not idea what my time was and only the top times are listed on this site. Thanks.

Re: How do cars make it around a turn despite having a connected axel? Why don’t trains have differentials?

Ravisraman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:29:44 -0000

This is the biggest comment box ever!

Re: The Invincible Health Master Class

Ravisraman — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:42:07 -0000

BTW....have you (or anyone else for that matter) noticed that drinking spring water makes you pee a LOT more? I find that I am having to use the bathroom a lot more (#1 and 2)...even though I don't think I'm drinking much more. It's like the spring water is flushing my body out.

Not sure if this is really what is going on or psychosomatic....but thought I'd ask anyway!

Re: The Invincible Health Master Class

Ravisraman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:43:29 -0000

Hey Anthony! It was soo much fun. I'm seriously looking forward to my next drink...it is that cool!

I'm actually already trying to find a more "natural" spring. The water from the place I went to is sourced from an artesian well...it is a massive underground lake 400 feet deep and tops out at 120 feet underground. I *think* the well is drilled to 200 feet and the water rises up through the surface (at least the sign posted at the site says something to that effect). There are two pipes flowing clean, cold water at 10 gallons a minute total!

My new quest is to find a place where the water is naturally bubbling out of the ground and not accessed via a pre-dilled well. I think the water from such a place would be even better...but hey - the stuff I got today is still super!

Re: Spring Water and some D. Vitalis interviews to check out

Ravisraman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:46:23 -0000

I recently saw some vids of Daniel V and he totally inspired me to go out and find a spring...RIGHT AWAY....so I did. His site...www.findaspring.com was a huge help.

Posted some pics of my spring find here:

http://www.sethigherstandar...

Re: Live Chat with Daniel Vitalis This Sunday at Raw Food Friends

Ravisraman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:44:44 -0000

I recently saw some vids of Daniel V and he totally inspired me to go out and find a spring...RIGHT AWAY....so I did. His site...www.findaspring.com was a huge help.

Posted some pics of my spring find here:

http://www.sethigherstandar...

Re: Getting Water From the Source

Ravisraman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:42:18 -0000

I think everyone should try to find a free local spring nearby for the best water ever. I just discovered one at www.findaspring.com near my place in Seattle, WA. Amazing, clean, safe and cool water...100% free!

Posted some pics of the spring I go to and more info on my blog here:
http://www.sethigherstandar...

Ravi

Re: Photos: SurThrival NY, Daniel Vitalis rocks the house

Ravisraman — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:40:23 -0000

I saw a video of Daniel V on youtube and got totally inspired to go out and find a spring...RIGHT AWAY! So I did :)

I just discovered one at www.findaspring.com near my place in Seattle, WA. Amazing, clean, safe and cool water...100% free!

Posted some pics of the spring I go to and more info on my blog here:
http://www.sethigherstandar...

Ravi