Post Race Paleo Fuel… No Bagels, Thank You!

Something I've written about before…. How nice would it be if we Paleo triathletes finished a race and were welcomed at the finish line with a plethora of paleo-approved recovery food?   Freshly baked yams with some salt, our choice of cantaloupe & pineapple melon, HOMEBREW recovery drink made to order… Yes, I'm dreaming!   […]

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Yahoo! 1st place Age Group & 3rd overall for me; Chris missed 1st Age Gp by a mere 30 seconds with a smokin’ fast 4:31- that’s MY man! Incidentally…I got a nicer trophy. Mine is a sexy hula lady. Chris’ is… a troll!

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B Race Today

Not a biggie this time- it's the last 'race that I'll train through' today- the 1/2 IM distance in Santa Cruz, CA, The BIg Kahuna, before IM World Championships in Kona, HI on 9 October, 2010. Send your good vibes to me and to Chris! : ) Will keep you posted with the outcome!

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Avocado in your Smoothie? Absolutely!

Perhaps you're like me- someone who USED to eat tofu, back before you may've known how toxic it is to the human body.  The reason I bring this up as a comparison is that one of the things I used to like about it was its versatility. Just like the avocado! It may seem contrary […]

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Parsley- More Than Just A Garnish…

It's not just something you should shove off to the side of your plate, along with that bit of skin or fat you disregarded from your roast chicken or steak!  Parsley is actually a great source of antioxidants (vitamins A & C), iron, folic acid as well as copper, boron and magnesium. Save it for […]

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Running While Pregnant- Just Like the Pros

Just HAD to post a link to this piece about two of the top female marathon runners, Paula Radcliffe & Kara Goucher  I've been a fan of PR for a few years after I saw her win the NY Marathon shortly having her first daughter. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-275-548-13639-0,00.html It's become the norm for women to keep on […]

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OKRA

"Hi Nell, I just received a ton of okra from a friend's garden, but don't know how to prepare it. I've never even eaten okra! Any suggestions? Thanks, Katie" I'll have to admit that okra was initially not one of my favourite veggies.   The first time I tried to make it, I steamed it, […]

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Check Out My Interview on Paleolithic Eating!

http://www.thelivinlowcarbshow.com/shownotes/ Episode #399 posted 6 September, 2010. Click the link above to hear the podcast!! We spoke about #The Paleo Diet and how it supports endurance training for athletes, healthy lifestyle for EVERYONE and a bit about the how and why I do what I do! Have a listen!

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