Another week down and 22 more to go. This week was a much needed recovery week and it fit in well with the funeral activities on Wednesday. Although I did end up running after the funeral on the treadmill. It was a good time for reflecting on the day. Thursday was a total day off …
Feb 24
The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food – NYTimes.com
Great article describing deception that “Big Food” corporations are playing on the human “guinea pig” population which is ultimately leading to the obesity epidemic. This pays back twice because we buy the crap food which makes us sick and then all pharmaceutical companies a cut because the Doctors push the meds down your throat to …
Feb 24
Endurance Sports Expo 2013(Oaks, PA) Recap
On Saturday I headed down to Oaks(Near Valley Forge, PA) to check out the Endurance Sports Expo. I have to admit I had these fantasies in my that I was going to find a pair of Zipp Firecrest 404 race wheels for under a $1000. Of course when I go there reality set in quickly. …
Feb 21
IMLP Training Week 3-A Tough Loss
The week 3 update is a little late coming out. The final build week of the first cycle ended with a death in my family. My grandmother had passed away on Saturday night. I was fortunate to see her about 3 hours before her passing. She was a month shy of turning 95 years old …
Feb 10
IMLP Training Week 2-On The Wagon
When the New Year rolled around this year, I thought about the fact I really have nothing to give up anymore. I gave up eating animal protein nine months ago and have been thriving on the plant-based diet. I am at my goal weight and am maintaining it even through the off-season. Starting an exercise …
Feb 10
Relax! You’ll Be More Productive – NYTimes.com
Recovery isn’t just important for improving athletically, but essential for work as well. Great article on the importance of properly recovering from work to be more productive. Relax! You’ll Be More Productive – NYTimes.com.
Feb 07
Doping With Beets: Fruity Beet Smoothie
Good article on Iroman.com on the bene’s of Beets and a smoothie recipe to do with it. Recipe: Fruity Beet Smoothie via Triathletes Kitchen Beets. Fruity Beet Smoothie Recipe Type: Smoothie Cuisine: Plant-Based Author: Marni Sumbal (MS, RD, LD/N) – Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition, LLC Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 2 mins Total time: 12 mins …
Feb 07
ESPN – Ultradistance triathlete Rich Roll is the ultimate self remade man
Wow, ESPN article on RIch Roll by Matt Fitzgerald. Worth a read if you have any interest in turnaround success stories… via Endurance Sports – Ultradistance triathlete Rich Roll is the ultimate self remade man – ESPN.
Feb 05
Vegan Cooking is Featured on NBC’s Today Show
Looks like the whole vegan thing is going mainstream. Even Kathy Lee is enjoying some plant-based goodness with her glass of wine… Vegan Cooking is Featured on NBC’s Today Show.
Feb 03
IMLP Training Week 1-And We Are Off!
Well vacation came to an end and the first week of training is complete. Coach Scott has been engaged and the training plans are flowing. It is always a bit of a adjustment the first week or so with a good training plan since it is usually a little less volume than what I had …