It’s August, hottest part of the year here. But not in Australia. There it’s in the 50’s (Fahrenheit). It is winter time there in the southern hemisphere. Running: A FEVER now has listeners in 26 different countries, Australia being #4 in RAF downloads. I like to know more about my listeners, so I did a little on Australia. Here are some facts:
– A culturally and racially diverse country.
– 23.6 million people.
– The northern part is warm all year round.
– The south is similar to Arkansas (RAF World Headquarters), rarely sub-zero.
– Started as a British penal colony 1788, abolished by 1868.
– 63% of adults are overweight or obese (70% in the U.S.).
– The most popular spectator sport – Australian rules football (Baseball in the U.S.). Cricket and rugby are also very big.
– MOST POPULAR sport by participation by far is walking, more so for women (30% men 15%). It is the same in the U.S., maybe this show should be called Walking: A FEVER!
– Adults less into sports than children.
I visited Australia once and found it to be beautiful. I was in Fremantle, a lovely coastal city, and home of what was formerly called The America’s Cup sailing race. Thanks to all my listeners in Australia.
Sources:
http://topendsports.com
http://australia.gov.au
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Australia
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-statistics/health-welfare-overview/australias-health/overview
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
Diet Dept., Egg Division. Since there is no podcast about eggs, you can come to Running: A FEVER to find out great tips about this super-food. How to prepare a boiled egg:
1. Bring a pan of water to a boil
2. Set aside, for hard boiled, 12 minutes, for soft boiled, less.
3. Cool in water/fridge.
Source:
https://www.pillsbury.com/everyday-eats/breakfast-brunch/how-to-boil-eggs
Recorded September 8, 2018.
Weight (change since Jan 2018): 203 (-71)
Workout time: 65 Minutes
Total Distance (total since Nov 2017): 3.30 Miles (168.91)
Steps: 11,780
Muscle Mass (change since Aug 2018): 141 (+3)
Body Fat: 26.4%
2018 Goals: (1) Run 10.5 miles in one day by 11/18/18 (2) Lose 100lbs by 12/25/18
2019 Goal: 15% Body Fat