Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 42

Conquering ring nerves By Diane Peters Mayer Fueling Up to Run Fast and Clean Kelly, who describes herself as a “generally nervous person,” has worked hard to get herself and her Malamute, Hagar, to compete at the Advanced level. When they first began agility, Kelly’s ring nerves were at a high level. she couldn’t cope with the stress of having to perform well, began experiencing panic attacks, and almost quit competing many times. But Kelly loved agility, especially how it strengthened the bond between her and Hagar. she was determined to be successful at it. so, Kelly began a mental and physical training program that enabled her to cope with her nerves and remain in competition. One important aspect of her program was to assess her dietary needs. She was a self-professed junk-food addict, and in the past, gave no thought to the negative physical and mental effects of a diet rich in processed foods, salt, sugar, and saturated fats. As Kelly slowly changed her diet to include whole foods, switched from soda to water, decreased her salt intake, and ate good fats, she began to see a difference in how she felt physically. Now she felt strong and energetic during trials. Before she changed her eating patterns her nerves would sap her energy before she entered the ring. Equally important, her ability to handle the stress of competition, to remember the course, and to think clearly about how to run Hagar all increased dramatically. Why is the kind of food you eat so important to managing ring nerves? some foods and substances can actually increase anxiety. ongoing research indicates that mood can be affected by food, additives, and the lack of vitamins and minerals in our diets. What Is Food? Food is a combination of chemicals derived from natural sources: plants and animals. Food is made up of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, which provide fiber and are the primary source of energy; protein, which builds and repairs muscle tissue, helps fight infection, and ensures hair and nail growth; and fats, which provide essential fatty acids and energy. Micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, aid in keeping the chemical and hormonal processes in the body working correctly. Whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, brown rice, organic meats, and dairy products, are natural, have not been altered, and retain their primary qualities and nutritional value. Processed foods have been changed in some way by food manufacturers and are low in nutritional value, but high in additives, salt, sugar, and fat. What Is Junk Food? Junk food is any food that has little or no nutritional value (low in essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber), but contains an excess of fat, calories, salt, and sugar. A diet high in junk food and low in whole food is linked to vitamin deficiencies, obesity, and serious physical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Mental health problems can include anxiety disorders and depression. Let’s look at how the major components of junk food affect anxiety levels and your ability to run fast and clean. u sugar: Sugar has calories, but no nutritional value. It is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly and produces a “sugar high,” followed soon by a “sugar low,” which saps energy. Processed foods high in sugar include candy, soft drinks, bread, ketchup, sauces, cereals, and the like. Eating foods with high sugar content may trigger the “fight or flight” response because sugar significantly increases the manufacture of adrenaline, leading to symptoms of rapid heartbeat, jitteriness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. 42 Clean Run | October 08

Clean Run Magazine - October 2008

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Clean Run Magazine - October 2008

Clean Run Magazine - October 2008
Contents
Editorializing: The Agility Gene
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
Why Teach Your Dog to Jump?
Trainer’s Forum
Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 7: Basic Turns with Turning Obstacles
Is Your Agility Stagnant?
Four-on-the-floor Contacts: A New Method for Training the End Contact Behavior, Part 2
Conquering Ring Nerves: Fueling Up to Run Fast and Clean
Starting as a Team, Part 5
Canine Health Care: Frequently Asked Questions
When Pigs Fly: Getting a Handle on a Greased Pig
Foundation Fundamentals: Recalls
Power Paws Patterns: Number Nine
Cece’s Gym Exercise of the Month: Wind Sprints
Skill of the Month
Fun Games to Proof Flatwork Skills
K9 Kudos: The Jumping Chollas and Their Juniors
Agility Organization Update
Course Diagram Keys
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Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Contents
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 4
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Editorializing: The Agility Gene
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 9
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 10
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 11
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 12
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 13
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Why Teach Your Dog to Jump?
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 15
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Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 18
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 19
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Trainer’s Forum
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 21
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 22
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 23
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 7: Basic Turns with Turning Obstacles
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 25
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 26
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 27
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 28
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 29
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 30
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 31
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 32
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Is Your Agility Stagnant?
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 34
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 35
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Four-on-the-floor Contacts: A New Method for Training the End Contact Behavior, Part 2
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 37
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 38
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 39
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 40
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 41
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Conquering Ring Nerves: Fueling Up to Run Fast and Clean
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 43
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 44
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Starting as a Team, Part 5
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 46
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 47
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 48
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 49
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 50
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Canine Health Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 52
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 53
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 54
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - When Pigs Fly: Getting a Handle on a Greased Pig
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 56
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 57
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 58
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 59
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 60
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 61
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Foundation Fundamentals: Recalls
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 63
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 64
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 65
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 66
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Power Paws Patterns: Number Nine
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 68
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 69
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 70
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Cece’s Gym Exercise of the Month: Wind Sprints
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Skill of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 73
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 74
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Fun Games to Proof Flatwork Skills
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 76
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 77
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 78
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 79
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 80
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 81
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - K9 Kudos: The Jumping Chollas and Their Juniors
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 83
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 84
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Agility Organization Update
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 86
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 87
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 88
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - 89
Clean Run Magazine - October 2008 - Course Diagram Keys
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