Adenosine - A compound derived from nucleic acid, composed of adenine and a sugar, D - ribose. Adenosine is the major molecular component of the nucleotides adnosine monophosphate, adenosine diphosphate, and adenosine triphosphate and of the nucleic acids deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid.

Cholesterol - fat like substance that is a constituent of body cells; is synthesized in the liver; also found in animals food

Gorging - This refers to eating large amounts of food at one meal, then waiting for many hours, maybe a full day, before eating again. This is also known as bingeing.

Mimoun, Alain - Algerian-born French distance runner who often placed second to Zatopek. Mimoun won the 1956 Olympic Marathon.

Negative Reps - One or two partners help you lift a weight up to 50% heavier than you would normally lift to finish point of movement. Then you slowly lower weight on your own.

Petersen, Axel (1902-1983) - Called the "King of Cross Country". This Danish runner won the most prestigious Danish Cross Country race 5 times in a row 1925-1929. Won Nationals on 5K in 1925-1927 and on 10000 in 1927, 1927, 1929 and 1930. Ran in the 5000m at the 1928 Olympics.