High Performance Living is created and written by me, Wiley Long III.  After 15 years in the insurance business, I left on a 13-month trip around the world with my beautiful wife Christie, as cataloged at www.longsstrangetrip.com.  When we returned, we decided to pursue our interests and are now both attending Colorado State University.  Christie is studying to become a veterinarian, and I am working on an interdisciplinary Master's degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science.  Though my formal education in this field has just begun, I have had a passionate and growing interest in the area of health, longevity, and human performance for many years.  I've read many books, and attended several conferences.  In April 2002, I helped write the talk on Dietary Anti-aging Strategies for the Longevity Bootcamp, and in May 2002, I received certification from the Cooper Institute as a Physical Fitness Specialist.