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 […]
Read More ›Wondering what the USDA suggests for athletes? Let’s see. First, we head to the parent site and do a search and are greeted with a list of resources, starting with such references as MedlinePlus and Australian Institute of Sport and then…there it is. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute. “Founded in 1985, the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) is committed […]
Read More ›Ah… what a way to spend the morning. I’ve just gotten back from a lovely, aerobic ride along PCH. Two and a half hours was the extent of it today as I’m in full taper mode for next week’s LA Marathon. I opted not to do the ride fasted, for no other reason than […]
Read More ›Last week, during an initial consultation with a client based in Holland, I began the call with the typical Q&A. I like to get a sense of the background of each person I work with and learn a bit more about how they learned about Paleo, what their health concerns are, nutritional background as well as […]
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