“This past weekend was the Bogus Hill Climb. A couple hundred athletes powered up the steady slopes that overlook our city. Leading into this race, I received a number of questions from athletes on pacing. Here is the story I told: About 15 years ago, I was training for the Hill Climb & wanting to
#1 Question: “How do I know when to skip a workout?” Seriously…athletes ask me this question ALL the time. And truthfully…I ask myself this question ALL the time too. If you’re on a structured training plan (or you’ve ever followed a structured plan), you’ve experienced low motivation, low energy levels, fatigue, tiredness & lethargy. In
Regardless of the name, zabaglione (Italian) or sabayon (French) is simply a taste of heaven! This remarkably easy dessert makes for a stunning finale to your summer meal. And topping it with ripe seasonal berries is just that much better! I can’t wait to hear what you think of this lovely dish! Makes 6 Ingredients
“For runners, hills can either be a dream or a nightmare. We all know that running hills is ‘good for us’, but how many of us actually see those benefits? If done correctly, hill running can improve muscle strength & running economy. But…here’s the key phrase: ‘If done correctly’. As a coach I know that
Weekend breakfasts are my absolute favorite. Since I have basically The Same Breakfast every weekday morning, when Sat. & Sun. roll around…I want something festive, something different, something fun & exciting! Last weekend, in searching for new breakfast/brunch ideas, I came across this delightful recipe. It was so yummy & successful that I’m going to
If you’re like me, you like to be in control. You want to be in control of your fitness, your health, your schedule, your life! The trick to feeling “in control” though is to take an experimental approach. What does an “experimental approach” mean? It means that you become an Experiment of One. An Experiment
Who doesn’t love waking up to a kitchen filled with the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls? And I don’t mean the Pillsbury kind (yes, I am a cinnamon roll snob…they HAVE to be homemade)! If you think that you have to get up at o’dark 30 in order to have homemade cinnamon rolls baked
Summer camping includes one of my favorite experiences – preparing & eating hot food in the outdoors! Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of recipes looking for the right mix of minimal prep with delicious outcome. And believe me, this recipe is it!! I’ve included oven AND Dutch oven instructions…so you can enjoy at home
Tight shoulders are the bane of our 21st century existence. Hunching over computers, cell phone & laptops encourages our upper bodies to be forward, tight & rounded. This poor posture is the exact opposite of what we need to perform well & stay injury-free in our sports. Ellen Argo of Treasure Valley Rossiter has some excellent
For athletes the thought of taking an exercise break can fill them with anxiety & fear. It’s easy to understand. All that work, all those fitness gains, all those improvements seem to just disappear after a few workout-free days. Then, when you do start working out again, you feel lethargic, slow & out-of-shape. No fun