Oh, supplements. There are so many out there…purporting to solve all kinds of problems…in a relatively easy way…just take a pill or a scoop & you’re good to go! With all the available options, I have to ask one of my favorite questions: To supplement or not to supplement? And, per usual, my answer is
In our world of “get it quick” immediate gratification focus, it’s easy to forget that some things take time…sometimes they take A LOT of time. Endurance training is one of those things. It takes months (preferably years, actually) to get all the pieces aligned just right for a successful race day. And since Time is
I recently spent the weekend celebrating a birthday with a good friend of mine. For one of her birthday dinners, she made roasted potatoes & I was reminded of just how much I love spuds done this way! Although her recipe was slightly different, the essence was the same – potatoes with deep dark crunchy
With the return of warmer weather, I start to think about outdoor eating. For me, hamburgers are one of the perfect dine-outside foods – casual, easy clean-up, tasty & endless possibilities! If you’re looking for good vegetarian burger options…look no further. While many black bean burgers recipes I’ve tried are either too crumbly or too
A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist “I love the intuitive wisdom of children. In fact, my 6-yr old niece just
Recently I’ve been blessed to have a bunch of athletes come on as new clients – either doing swim lessons and/or coaching. I love the start-up phase. It’s exciting to help folks acclimatize to doing things in ways that are often very new & VERY different from what they’ve been used to. The first few
I know…I know…I’m on a green chopped-up herby kick (see Pistachio Mint Pesto recipe from a few weeks ago)! It’s what I do when Spring comes around. All those greenies are so fresh & fragrant…and the lemons are tart…and put together it all tastes like Spring smells. New. Bright. Floral. Try this lovely gremolata on
Mind vs Body Which one is more important for learning? It’s a great question…and generally our answer depends upon what we’re doing. School learning? Mind, right? Sport learning? Well…body, of course! I recently read a groundbreaking book that supports my idea that combining mind & body enhances learning. In his book, The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning
When folks finally decide to get technique help, the usual reason is that they have an event or race that they’re getting ready for. But there’s another reason…one not so commonly used: Just Because. If you think you need an event or race to work on your technique, think again. No race? No problem! I LOVE
Spring is springing!! What better way to celebrate the end of a dark, cold Winter than by baking up a batch of sunny, fresh lemon rosemary scones! Lemon & rosemary – two of my favorite tastes…and they taste even better together. Give a try & I guarantee you’ll be singing the praises of Spring! Ingredients