Can’t Beet This!

You’ve probably read about it by now; beets are hot!   While I may not go so far as to say they’re the new kale (solely because of my love of the leafy green), they’re something worth looking into, to say the least. Beets, rich in Nitrates (NO3), provide a concentrated source of dietary nitrate, which […]

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Paleo at San Ysidro Ranch, Montecito

It’s been a lovely getaway here at the San Ysidro Ranch; the perfect place for some R&R after Sunday’s marathon. This is a particularly special place for my husband and me, having spent the days leading up to our wedding here, as well as several birthdays and anniversaries. I could go on for hours about […]

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Another Fun Day at the Races

Perfect race conditions.   Despite a prediction for a mega heat wave that was certainly in effect yesterday in LA, the race began today just before 7 and temps felt significantly lower than yesterday, although, being a fan of racing in hot, humid Kona, I wouldn’t have minded if it had been even warmer. I’d […]

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What to Eat The Day Before a Marathon?

In a word…food. You’ll want to perform, so you’ve reduced training over the course of the week, increased rest and truly primed the pump in order to toe the line as though you’ve got springs in your feet. Starchy root veggies such as yam or sweet potato play a role in the diet of a […]

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