Category: Triathlon

Lake Placid Winter 2013-Day 3-Just Chillin’

We decided to eat in for breakfast this morning. I fueled up with a large bowl of Flax Plus Oatmeal and some blended berries from the Magic Bullet. I was not able to make my usual breakfast smoothie since I forgot to get some bananas the day before. Regardless it was a good replacement. I …

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What is Skate Skiing Anyway?

Many times when I tell people that we are heading to Lake Placid to skate skiing they are not really sure what that is. When people think of cross-country skiing, they think of what is known as classic style which consists of lifting the heel and sliding the ski forward usually maintaining constant contact with …

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Lake Placid Winter 2013-Day 2-Acclimatization

The first day of our Winter trip usually consists more of acclimatization to our environment than activity. This year was no different. We started off the day heading into town for breakfast at the Breakfast Club. As we headed out the door, Denise noticed that it was raining out in addition to being extremely windy. We …

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Lake Placid Winter 2013-Day 1-The Long Haul North

Yuki Hides in the Covers

The bike racks were removed from the top of the CR-V and the ski box replaced them. I then loaded up the gear and a few items of clothing, funny how there is more gear-related items packed than regular clothing, and we are on our way again to our annual winter pilgrimage to Lake Placid. …

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Cooking with Corbin Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad

7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet – Business Insider

Looks like Plant-based is going mainstream. See it popping up all over the place even in Business sites. I can think of a few more reasons than they listed, but glad to see this… 7 Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Diet – Business Insider. 8. Because it makes you feel great. 9. Faster recovery time …

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Swiss Chard with Black-eyed Peas | Whole Foods Market

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Cooking with Corbin Brussels Sprouts Kale Salad

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2-Part NPR Series on Plant-Based Eating

NPR’s Morning Edition had a two-part series on Plant-Based eating. Features authors of Kathy Freston(The Lean) and Bryant Terry(Vegan Soul Kitchen). Check out both parts.. Going Vegan Doesn’t Mean Missing Out On Favorites Tamari Greens, Miso Yams: Chef Gives Vegans Multicultural Flavor

Goals For 2013

Run through this thing somewhere between 5PM and midnight on July 28th, 2013.