Many of us know that getting out for our daily run in the sun is good for our health (and sanity!). But how does the sunshine vitamin help us as athletes? This is the closest that we humans get to plants’ photosynthesis, converting UVB rays to Vitamin D in our liver. However, our skin and […]
Microgreens, Giant Nutrition
You have probably seen micro-greens topping your dishes in restaurants and even lining the grocery shelves. Chefs love them for their punchy flavors, dash of texture, and a nice color to finish a dish. Is it worth the splurge on those little vegetables? What are Microgreens? Microgreen is essentially a marketing term for immature plants. […]
Will Run for Beer
Beer miles, kegs at the finish line, capping the finish of a long training run with a cool beer, even beer consumed during long races… Drinking (especially beer) is pretty deeply engrained in running culture; but how is it affecting your training? We are generally a group of runners that pride ourselves on both not […]
Avoiding Bonk City
The other day, I went out for a run that wasn’t particularly long or hard, but I started tired, having had a busy and somewhat stressful workday the day prior. Plus, it was the warmest day of the season so far. By mile 5, I was hitting a wall. I felt like my legs couldn’t […]
DIY Energy Products
Races are canceled, going to the grocery store requires planning comparable to an ultra, but running is more available than ever. Make sure you are fueling yourself on your runs to ensure great recovery and maintain a strong immune system. In the early days of my career, I worked at PowerBar as a product developer. […]
Fueling in the Time of COVID-19
If you are like me, you are taking advantage of the extra hours of free-time and amping up your training. Maybe you are putting in more time on the trails (social distancing!) or you are starting a new work-out circuit in your home gym. What does that mean for your fueling? Especially when the grocery […]
Will Fasting Make Me Faster?
Can Diet Change Your Game?
Have you seen the documentary, “Game Changers?” Did it make you want to drop your beloved carnitas burrito in favor of a vegetarian one? Nearly everyone I have talked to after seeing this movie made some adjustments to their diets. Most athletes are looking to find the next best thing to propel their performance. […]
Recipe of the Month: Pizza
Pizza Crust adapted from Saveur Magazine I recommend starting the dough 24-48 hours in advance for best texture and flavor. Makes 4 large or 8 small pizzas. 7 cups “00” flour, preferably Caputo brand 2 tsp. active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (~85’F) 1 tbl. sugar 3 tbl. olive oil 1 1/2 cups ice water […]
Figgy Newtons
Figgy Newtons makes approximately 30 cookies Dough: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 tsp. salt 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 cups oat flour Cream together butter and sugar and salt. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until blended. Add oat flour and mix until combined. Form dough into […]
