Spring Into Carbs: Refueling on a Paleo Diet

Carbs and Paleo?  What?  Isn’t it all about meat and fat? Hardly!   One of the most common misconceptions clients have when we first begin working together is that a Paleo Diet is a low carb or no-carb manner of eating.  Little do they know, bread, cereal, bagels, quinoa, and grains in general are not […]

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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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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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