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7 Reason Soleus Corregidor Island Race is a Must for January 2017

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The Corregidor Island marathon, half marathon and 10km race are held every January and I am so glad we now know exactly what we will be doing every year on that Saturday (full marathon) or  Sunday (other distance) come January.

Corregidor Marathon Rocks

7 Reasons To Join Me, My Family, My Soleus Philippines Teammates, Interntaional Competitors and Hundreds of Others Next Year

(1). The ferry trip over is a blast.

Simply leave the smog and heat of Manila behind as you enjoy the cool sea breeze as you travel to beautiful and historic Corregidor Island. The island is less than 90 minutes away and is a fun trip from the Mall of Asia area.

Corregidor Marathon Bye Manila

Good bye Manila and hello to the fresh air of Corregidor Island. It is breath-takingly beautiful. The race starts at 8am so you can stay over the previous night or even rock up on the day itself by catching the first ferry.

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(2). Corregidor Island is gorgeous, green, historical, mysterious and a fun place to visit.

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7 Ways to Make Your 2016 Epic

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Your New Year’s Eve resolutions are made but can you stick to it? Yes is the short answer so as to ensure an improved you in the new year.

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Starting now you can make the rest of your life the best of your life. It is up to you.

You will be healthier and happier this year. You will get younger and fitter in mind and body!

Follow these key ingredients to ensure your 2016 is the best ever.

(1) Write out your work, life, fitness etc. goals and ensure they are somewhere prominent;

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I personally want to: (a) Run a sub 3:25 marathon and qualify for Boston; (b) Help over a million people improve their life through Primed; (c) Get into meditative practices and yoga; and (d) Spend more quality time loving and enjoying my beautiful family; (e) Create wonderful Primed recipes that taste great, are easy to prepare and not expensive; (f) Do/use more: Lemons, fasting, laughing, gratitude exercises, public speaking, company speaking, networking, hugging, standing and walking; (g) Get more spice in my life!

What are your goals?  You have a better chance of success if you write them down and let people know.  

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Primed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Rocks Your Mind and Body

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The buzz words in the Primed / LCHF community are ketosis, fat adapted and Virgin Coconut Oil. There is definitely no single product discussed more than VCO. It is synonymous with the healthy Lower Carbohydrate Higher Healthy Fat way of living.

The low fat era is over and was a error.

VCO has many fabulous uses with 7 discussed below.

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7 Great Ways to Use Coconut Oil

1. Brush your Teeth and Oil Pulling

We use Primed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Coconut Oil for brushing our teeth and I also oil pull with it where you swirl it around your mouth. This pulls harmful bacteria, fungus and other organisms out of the mouth, teeth and gums.

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I have even run to my Primed clients whilst VCO pulling. I have to wave at friends as I obviously cannot say hi. The Philippines best MMA competitors are also going Primed and will soon be oil pulling too.

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2. For your Skin

The Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) in Primed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Coconut Oil acts as a natural skin conditioner. Deeply penetrating and moisturizing, they protect against skin damage and helps with anti-aging. I often put some VCO on my skin before bed.

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3. In your Primed Gel for Run Races or Triathlons

My Primed Home-Made Gel was my main source of fuel for my Malaysia Ironman in Langkawi which was key factor in my finishing strongly.

4. For Primed Dark Chocolate Crunch

See recipe for Primed Fruit and Nut Dark Chocolate Crunch.

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We basically use VCO where we can because it is so good for you.

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5. For Cooking Most Dishes

We use it for cooking our Primed Banana Pancakes with Coconut Flour and my delicious Primed Filipino Fried Rice.

VCO is the best oil for high heat cooking. Vegetable/Seed oils are heart attack and stroke inducing because they constrict your arteries immediately upon consuming. VCO is a stable oil at high temperatures and ideal for higher heat cooking.

It is also great for frying your Primed Omelette in.

VCO Omelette

6. Primed Pink Smoothie

We also include it in our smoothies like our Primed Pink Fruit Smoothie. I also love to add Malunggay into all my smoothies now for the added health benefits associated with the Miracle Tree.

Primed Green Smoothies rock. Primed Kick Arse Green Smoothie recipe here.

7. We Also Have Primed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Straight Up

I ran my personal best 10km in November in a ketogenic fat burning state with just VCO as my fuel.

I am sure there are so many other fabulous ways to use Primed Centrifuged Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. What else do you use your Coconut Oil for? Please share with us.

For orders please email me at chad.davis.1@gmail.com or text me at 0929-421-2148.

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Chad’s 10km Personal Best at New Balance Power Run in a Ketogenic Fasted State

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39:39 for my new 10km personal best at the New Balance Fun Run.

New Balance Power Run

Only 10 people beat 40 minutes and I was glad to be one of them. Pretty sure I was the first white guy. Haha.

I did the 10km in a fasted state (no dinner or breakfast) and no water during the race. No worries as I was well nourished and hydrated beforehand. ‪#‎NewBalanceShoes‬ ‪#‎SanteBarleyTriTeam‬ ‪#‎SoleusPhilippines‬

I had fun meeting up with Sante Barley teammates Junrox and Chris. It is always cool catching up with Raul. He’s the man. Hoping to run a sub 3:25 at his Condura Skyway Marathon next year.

The Day After My Sub 40 Minute New Balance 10km Race I Ran 40km During a 30 Hour Fast (Easily)

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Regular Intelligent Fasting rocks. It is only possible once Primed for your Life as your food satisfies you and energizes you so you can easily last the fast.

I ran 40km to and from potential Primed corporate clients in a fasted state. Only fueled by Primed Cinnamon Iced Coffee and a shot of Virgin Coconut Oil.


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What Have You Found Whilst Out Running?

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I have found 5,000 pesos once whilst on my runs around the streets of Manila. I looked to see who it belonged to but there was no one in sight. Hence, it went in my pocket and I had a nice Primed lunch with my family.

Finding/Saving a 2 Year Old Filipina Girl

One night, at around 9pm, I was running home from work at Resorts World Manila along a dark Lawnton Avenue. I noticed a little lost 2 year old Filipina girl only a foot away from the busy road. This little one was alone, crying and but a step away from tragedy.

I am proud that I stopped and even though she could not understand English I found her home some 40 minutes later and 400 meters away in the labyrinth of the Army barracks.

Running allows you to help others in need and then gives you a sense of pride.

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I have also found a lot of friends such as Bhong whilst out running.

The Moral of the Stories:

Running is a great activity for your body, brain, heart etc. However, it is even better when you really take in all around you, pay attention to all the beautiful things you see, and help others where you can. You might even find something unexpected!

There is no health benefit better for you than to see the smile on the face of the person you just helped. That is priceless.

Please share your story of who you helped whilst out running or walking. I’d love to hear it. Cheers.

Some of the Benefits of Running

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Other Benefits

Exercise rocks

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Time to Reflect

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Let the countdown begin! Can you believe there are only 30 days till Christmas? Here are some tips so as to hit 2016 ready to make the rest of your life the best of your life.

“Anything lost can be found again except for time wasted.” – Time is precious and it is up to us to make the most of our lives every day.

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Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Running Performance by Elite Primed Runner Andy Pope

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Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Running Performance. Guest post from elite Primed runner Andy Pope.

1. Train, don’t just run.

It’s fun to run just to get out but dedicate one or two sessions a week to speed work, hill work or fartleks. Just adding extra effort to parts of your runs makes a big difference.

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2. Join a club.

The social part of being a member of a Club is enjoyable, you are more likely to race (and therefore set goals) and a bit of peer pressure will help push you along.

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3. Read.

There is a ton of good information in articles and books. Books are inspirational and thought provoking, a couple to get you started – Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn or Running Beyond the Marathon by Grahak Cunningham.

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4. Go Primed for your Life.

Control your weight by what you eat: Lots of veg, grass fed meats, fish, healthy fats, berries, nuts, good whole foods; cook in coconut oil.

5. Eat less of….

Any carbs – especially pasta, noodles, rice and bread. Any sugar (including most fruit). Processed food. Any fast food. Don’t use any type of vegetable oil.

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6. Hydrate with….

Natural or Homemade drinks and gels (water, calamansi juice, buko juice…). Learn to hydrate as and when you need to; don’t over hydrate.

Water rocks

7. Distance isn’t everything.

The trend to go ultra can make a marathon or ultra-marathon seem like what you “have to” do. Enjoy shorter distances and the sense of achievement that comes with any race and even if you are training for a long race you don’t have to rack up dozens of miles each week – quality not quantity.

8. Eccentric Core.

Do a core workout once a week. This should be eccentric exercises and shouldn’t take more than half an hour.

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9. Rest and sleep.

Don’t underestimate the power of rest and sleep. To be still running in the couple of days lead up to a race or competition is quite simply madness… enjoy the days off… and the extra power and energy you will derive from it. Try and sleep for at least seven hours a night.

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10. Cross Train and/or add variety.

Break it up. Swim; Bike; Yoga; Gym… or just run somewhere new.

Thanks for the Great Hints Andy Pope.

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Please Read 50km in 3 hours 57 with No Carbs – Yes, it’s Possible! Meet Primed Ultra Marathon Champion Andy Pope

Andy Works at Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards

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Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards at Puerto Galera, Dumageute and Azores offer beautiful accommodations, great food and so many wonderful, fun and healthy activities. From scuba diving, uunderwater photography to liveaboards Atlantis is a tremendous vacation venue for the whole family. Spa treatments are also available.

Here are some of the fabulous Primed meals available at Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards at Puerto Galera, Dumageute and Azores.

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5 Top Primed Stories for 2015

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I am delighted that the Primed for your Life Lifestyle is helping people improve their lives worldwide. The Primed posts are read in over 140 countries with Primed clients in countries such as Canada, Australia, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and a host of others.

Here are the Top 5 articles this year with a special thanks to cardiologist and New York Times best selling author Dr. William Davis for sharing many articles on his Wheat Belly facebook page.

1. Wheat baby! The Painful Condition of Accidentally Eating Grains/Gluten Once Off It

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Thanks also to my beautiful and talented tummy model.

Once you give up grains/wheat you CANNOT go back because once the “poison” is out of your system your body will react badly if this “poison” is reintroduced. This is surely proof positive that these grains are “poison” to your system.

2. Cheat in your Triathlon and you are cheating more than just yourself

“The truly scary thing about undiscovered lies is that they have a greater capacity to diminish us than exposed ones. They erode our strength, our self-esteem, our very foundation.” ― Cheryl Hughes
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5 Ways Your Excessive Sporting Activities Could Harm You and Your Family

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Is your pursuit of health hurting you and your family?

Are you spending lots of time away from your loved ones running and biking around in circles? Are you promoting cheap, processed carbs (sugar in your body) as a healthy way to “fuel” your excessive cardio? Are you chugging sugarade thinking it is good for you? If so, your children are watching and will probably copy your endeavor to be healthy that is more than likely not going to succeed in the long term.

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The reason it is likely to be a failed endeavor long term is that proper health starts in the kitchen with exercise just a mere 2% of the equation. The smartest and healthiest minds on the planet are echoing these words and many people have tried and failed at the exercise more, eat less (or eat more carbs) model.

Please remember the real benefit of exercise and do not try and use it as a means of controlling your weight:

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The reason for your exercise is many factorial and could include: for fun, fitness, building strength, relaxation, stress relief, camaraderie, sense of achievement or even a little “me time”. It should never be at the expense of your health, sleep or even your family. It should never be done in a poor environment.

5 Ways Your Excessive Exercise Could Be Harming Your Family (Besides Yourself)

1. Time:

Anything lost can be found again except for time wasted!

If you are training too often then it is at the expense of time you could have spent with your family, cooking, recovering, learning a new skill or doing something you really love doing. This is where true enjoyment of life and living comes from.

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You would be far better off spending time cooking and learning new recipes such as those in the cool cook book from Dr. William Davis of Wheat Belly fame.


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How to Avoid Brain Drain

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How to Avoid Brain Drain

With the Christmas season fast approaching it is time to Recharge, Re-Program, Feed, Soothe, Nourish, Enrich, Challenge and Rest Your Mind. Do not wait until the new year as you can start now.

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