On a typical New Year’s Eve, I have no goals. It’s like some kind of ritual. Every year as the holidays draw nearer, people turn their minds to what they want to accomplish in the new year and we start hearing about all the new year’s resolutions. I’m not against them in any way; I […]
These delicious tempeh chips are cheap and easy to make and instantly became a favorite for a healthy grab and go option for me. I did a nutrition challenge with Nutritionist Elizabeth Inpyn in the summer. One of my dietary flaws was too little protein. When I added more to my daily meals, it left […]
I felt my few sips of water slopping around in my stomach at mile six and knew fuel and hydration were going to be a struggle on this race. There is no point panicking. One thing I have learned is though I may have lost my mind every time I sign up for a marathon, […]
One of the many things I love about Fall is lots of squash. I love to bake pumpkins and butternut and really, almost any kind of squash. It might be nature’s way of making sure I get my starches. This is a good thing before an endurance event when you want your glycogen stores nicely […]
I’m not always good with my starches and I’m a rare runner who doesn’t like pasta. It’s a texture thing and I’ve never been crazy about bread unless it’s straight out of the oven or toasted long enough that the smoke alarm gets excited. I like wholemeal bread. This is a very simple recipe. No […]
I don’t like to carry stuff when I am out and about, especially on a run. I take as little as possible and I want to forget it’s there. That feeling of “Oh no, I lost my phone … oh wait, I’m wearing it!” is significant in determining whether I’ll be won over. These delightful […]
It’s my favorite training day: The Long Run. The first of three 20 miles runs is a wrap. There were some victories, an amusing user error issue and a rough patch. On paper it’s a success. Emotionally, I feel pretty rough. It may be less commonly heard of, but there are times when the body […]
Experimenting with fuel, the Hammer Nutrition principle, “Less is more” suits me perfectly. The less volume I need to put into my stomach during a run, the more likely I am to get through it without digestive issues. Today I tested a combination of Heed and Perpetuem Solids on a 20 mile run. HEED ELECTROLYTES […]