Jeff Ward On Motocross of Nations. Matterly Basin. Winchester, United Kingdom. Race Center: Motocross of Nations. Motocross of Nations. Looking at the opening spread (pages 1. Called to Duty” feature in the November 2. Racer X Illustrated, Jeff Ward pointed out, “Looking back on what I achieved in racing the Motocross des Nations and winning it seven times, I think it was huge for me.

If I would have won two or three and lost three, it would have been no big deal, but I was never beat and I was on the team the most. It was all one of the bigger feathers in my cap as far as my accomplishments. I love the race.”Seven times Ward was called to be a member of Team USA in the most prolific and prestigious motocross race.

And the team won all seven times. In fact, Ward was on the front lines in over 5. Team USA’s 1. 3- year win streak. The race meant a lot to him then and as your about to read, it means a lot to him today.

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Less than 2. 4 hours out from the race that has been going on annually since 1. Ward swung by my office to bench race about what Team USA will face on the rolling green hills of the Matterley Basin circuit in Winchester, England. Racer X: Jeff, we did the “Called to Duty” story in the most recent issue of Racer X Illustrated you’re now looking through. Do you still get a little bit of a kick seeing a magazine article about yourself as well as the memories that came along with it?

Jeff Ward: Yeah, it’s funny how the brain works. When you see stuff you remember so well, for one, it doesn’t seem that long ago, so it puts you right back in that situation.

You know some races I remember to a T and there are other races that I don’t even remember about. The Motocross des Nations—I remember every one of them. Every one of them was separate and different individually, where with the Nationals, year after year, things would kind of be the same. Yeah, it’s really cool to see these old photos and feel like it’s not that long ago and it gives you a good sense of feeling of winning. In speaking with Roger De.

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Coster a few days ago he talked about how it was pretty tough to get some riders to race for Team USA this year. I mentioned to him that when I talk with guys like you or Broc Glover or Rick Johnson or Jeff Stanton, you guys always point out that the Motocross of Nations races they were part of were among the biggest, most important races of your careers. Do you feel that way? For sure. They were the races with the most pressure. It was that era of Europe against America. They were definitely better than we were. Supercross was getting bigger, so they knew our names because we were getting more exposure from that, but on the motocross side of it, they were still probably the best at what they do.

Honda won the Motocross des Nations the first two years (Note: In 1. I went over the first time in 1. It was like, “Hey, we’re no fluke. We are the real deal.” That just gave us motivation. Now I think the mentality of our riders is, “We are the best.” I don’t think they take how good those guys are seriously. I mean, [Jeffrey] Herlings came over here and showed how good those guys are. They’re no joke and they never have been.

Maybe Herlings coming over here sparked something to where the guys are like, “Hey, wait a minute.” With the Motocross des Nations we have such a good opportunity because we have such good riders over here. They have so many countries that it’s always been tough to get three solid guys, but they’re getting there now. Read "Called to Duty" in the November issue of Racer X Illustrated. Yeah, a guy like David Thorpe, a three- time 5. World Champion, was never part of a wining Motocross of Nations team and he was a phenomenal racer. Yeah, he just didn’t have two good teammates.

Thorpe and Jobe and Geboers and Carlqvist were guys that were just tough. I have pictures of me with some of those guys and I look like a baby. They were like grown men that could rip trees down and to go out there and race with those guys was intimidating, for sure, but we still had the talent and the desire to put it together.

What do you think is going through the minds of are three guys: Seely, Osborne and Covington? I know Thomas and Zach have been working and riding together all week.

I don’t believe they’ve met up with Seely yet. When we went over, we were always there more than a week before the race. We probably rode at least two times with the bikes before the race. Roger always found us a track to go to. Without Roger, we would have been lost. But yeah, we hung out together. Ricky and I, we didn’t like each other.

Throughout the year we were enemies. Stanton and I were tough competitors. Bradshaw didn’t get along with anybody because he was so competitive. But when we all got together over there, it didn’t matter.

It was like we were one team. It was like we raced with each other for years because we knew each other so well. The camaraderie when we got over there was really high. Always the goal was to win. Yeah, with our guys right now, I’m hoping Cole is riding a day or so before. You don’t want to show up on practice day.

Those GP guys will be laying down the law in practice. It’ll be an eye- opener real quick. Adam Duckworth. The weather for the weekend in Winchester, England, is looking a little bit dodgy. Have you seen the forecast?

Yeah, Saturday is kind of clouds and rain and then Sunday shows rain—which is normal there. Yeah, if I was over there, that’s what would make me the most nervous. Those guys just want mud. They live in it. They know how to deal with it. When we travel all that way we don’t have a lot of stuff and gear.

The rain throws a big curve into being prepared. Going to England, I’d be prepared for rain and not sunshine.

That would be a big nervous factor for them. Then again, it’s a level playing field and anything can happen. Starts are important.

Bike failure can play a part when it’s muddy like that. A lot more teams have a chance to win. Do you think the start at the Motocross of Nations is a bigger deal now? Back in the day it seemed like the better guys could charge through the pack and get to the front quickly. Well, everybody is so fast.

The caliber or the depth of the field is maybe bigger, so back then with a bad start you might be able to get to the top three or four in half a race. Now it takes half a race just to get by guys immediately in front of you. Linhas De Wellington Full Movie Online Free there.

It just takes longer to get into position to make the late race passes. At the des Nations you have the best of the best from each country.

They’re hard to pass. They don’t let you go by too easily.

Dick Miller Archives. What do you make of our three guys? Well, with Cole, if it was supercross, he would be styling. Outdoors, he did great this year. However, it’s just not his background or mentality to ride over his head.

That can hurt you in the outdoors a little bit. But there is no reason why he can’t run with the fastest guys because he has. The pressure, I think, is personally bigger because it’s not just you that you let down, now the whole country is on you. Pressure will be a big factor. Do you think the pressure will be something Cole takes notice of on Sunday? Will he feel that? Oh yeah. Big time. I mean, I felt it the seven times I won.

You feel it. It doesn’t matter how many times you won; you feel that pressure. Watch Prince Of Pot: The U.S. Vs. Marc Emery Online Free 2016. That will be his biggest struggle. Osborne has raced over there and he knows how it works. He knows the riders. For him, maybe there might not be so much pressure. I think it’ll be the same for Thomas because he races there so he fits in and everybody knows him.

I think Cole has got the biggest, most stressful position because he probably wasn’t the first choice for the team, so he’s got a lot to prove and to show that they picked the right guy to go. There are a few others guys who have been hauling butt too that could be there. I think he’ll do well. But the pressure is different. It depends on how he handles it. I don’t know how he’s going to handle it. Dick Miller Archives.

There isn’t really a standout team this year.

How stress can shrink your brain. All this week, a pair of eminent neurologists specialising in Alzheimer’s are sharing cutting- edge research with Mail readers and revealing how lifestyle tweaks can help fend off the disease. Today, they show how avoiding stress and learning to meditate could boost your brain . There's no doubt that many of us are more stressed than ever before.

Thanks to the rise of smartphones, we’re never far from our emails — meaning too many of us take work home with us. Then there are all the other stresses of modern life: never getting to the end of your to- do list, worrying about family, money, friends, work and so on. It can be easy to shrug off that missed appointment or lost wallet as the inevitable consequence of having too much to do and never enough time. But those mental blanks and foggy- headed moments could be an early warning sign that stress is damaging your brain. Scroll down for video Mental blanks and foggy- headed moments could be an early warning sign that stress is damaging your brain.

In fact, stress management is a critical and often misunderstood aspect of a brain- healthy lifestyle. Regardless of your degree of risk of developing dementia, stress reduction is crucial to overall health and happiness. Together, as a neurologist husband- and- wife team, we run the prestigious Memory and Aging Center at Loma Linda University in California. We have dedicated our careers to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and after decades of research and clinical experience we believe we have found a scientifically- backed way to reduce your risk — and keep your brain sharper for longer. All this week in the Mail we have been serialising this personalised lifestyle plan, based on our book, The Alzheimer’s Solution, which focuses on five key areas that can really make a difference: diet, exercise, sleep, stress and brain training.

Today, the focus is on stress, and specifically on finding ways to unwind. Some forms of stress are, in fact, good for your brain — if the stress helps you pursue some kind of long- term goal (such as studying for a degree). This kind of purposeful action actually bolsters brain reserves, making you stronger and more resilient. But many of us now live our lives in a state of unrelenting, uncontrolled stress. Watch The Black Rider: Revelation Road Online Movies24free. THE DAMAGE CAN START IN CHILDHOOD It is possible that much of the microscopic damage to the brain which can culminate in Alzheimer’s actually starts in early childhood. Stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise could start damaging the arteries that supply oxygen to the body and brain from a young age. Studies show that children who have a tough time early in their lives do tend to be at greater risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol later in life, all of which, as we have shown, increase the risk later in life for developing Alzheimer’s.

Neglect and emotional abuse sustained at a young age have been associated with memory deficits in adulthood. Sports- related head trauma (even repeatedly ‘heading’ a football) is another risk factor that studies show could predispose children to developing cognitive problems in adulthood. A process called ‘myelination’ by which the neuron’s connections are coated with a protective fatty membrane called myelin (to ensure effective communication) starts before the age of five and continues into your early 2.

This is one of the natural processes which helps the brain develop resilience in the face of later traumas — so children really do need a good, strong lifestyle foundation to ensure this process happens efficiently. Stress has been shown to significantly affect growth in developing brains, and lower cognitive resilience in childhood (i. This is the worst possible kind — if you don’t own it and you didn’t choose it and you feel there’s no end to it in sight. Stress like this puts the body in overdrive and subsequently increases the level of stress hormones (such as cortisol). These affect blood sugar levels and cause damaging long- term problems such as anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep and depressed immune function, which then makes us more vulnerable to infections — and all of which increase our risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Stress affects each of us differently, but our brains are particularly vulnerable. Studies show chronic stress decreases levels of the crucial protein responsible for the production of new brain cells. It puts the brain in a state of high inflammation, causing structural damage and impairing its ability to clear harmful waste products.

Uncontrolled stress initiates a hormonal cascade that taxes the brain on many levels. It even changes the structure of the brain, destroying cells and effectively shrinking it. If you were to look at the brains of people with Alzheimer’s, even early on in the disease process, you’d see evidence of chronic inflammation in the form of special proteins (called cytokines and chemokines) that rush to the site to support the immune system by attacking foreign substances. You’ll also see small cells (called microglia) that rush there to help with the clearing of waste and damaged brain cells. The problem is, under stressful conditions, these microglia can become so responsive in clearing waste that they start to harm neurons (the cells of the nervous system) and their supporting structures, resulting in both cell death and structural damage. This is why stress, and the chronic inflammation that it induces, is widely considered to be a main factor in the development of Alzheimer’s. Studies have also shown that chronic stress can quite literally shrink your brain.

A single stressful event is enough to destroy brain cells — very often in an area called the hippocampus, which controls memory. When the hippocampus is damaged by cortisol, the region struggles to regulate the body’s stress system. This results in the secretion of even more cortisol, a vicious cycle that in turn damages more cells.

Everyone, whatever the state of their brain health, will benefit from unwinding and de- stressing. This factor alone could be enough to significantly reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s, and if you already have a dementia diagnosis, should ease your symptoms and improve your focus and memory. To work best and have the greatest impact, the process of unwinding or de- stressing, just like the other four lifestyle factors in this series, should be personalised to you. A WALKING BREAK FOR YOUR MIND For ultimate cynics who can’t bear the thought of sitting cross- legged — and probably spend too much time sitting anyway — or those who are already struggling with cognitive decline, walking meditation is powerfully effective and very simple. Just going for a walk can be a powerful meditative activity that allows the brain to rest and restore. Stick to the same route and work to minimise distractions and interruptions. Starting at one point and ending at another creates a sense of regimented activity — which forms the groundwork for meditative thinking. When you walk a familiar circuit the problem- solving part of your mind can go offline which helps you instantly feel more relaxed.

Walk at an easy pace. Feel the ground beneath your feet, the tensing of your leg muscles and the swing of your arms. If you find your attention wandering, label your steps — one, two or left, right — to keep your head clear. Turn to your free magazine which was given away in Saturday’s paper (if you don’t have one, call 0. We encourage our patients to work towards eliminating, as much as they can, any situations in life that make them feel stressed, and taking steps to avoid the difficult and awkward relationships that make them uncomfortable.

We urge them to make sure they give themselves time in each day to relax (this is very important!) and to find a way to reduce the constant distractions of mobile phones, computers and TV (you might think this is just background noise, but it can put your brain in a permanent state of unrelenting alert).