RAF095: Eggs and Australia

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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 Freemantle, 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