I was recently chatting with a friend about macros (carbs, fats, proteins) & he mentioned something he had recently heard. Basically, it was the idea that there are two groups of people at highest risk for not getting enough protein – young kids & older females. Although I can’t back this up with any numbers,
I need a challenge. And I’m guessing you need a challenge too. Let’s face it – humans love challenges. We see something that seems impossible (like going to the moon) & we work until we find a way to do it. Challenges stretch our limits, test our commitment, instill a sense of purpose & lend
I ask a lot of my clients…especially my swimmers. I ask them to stop swimming full stroke & just drill, drill, drill for weeks on end. It’s a tough challenge…and not everyone is up to the task. But for those that are…they eventually make the eye-opening connection between those drills & what will ultimately be
It takes four years of training to begin training for an Ironman. Mark Allen, 6x Ironman World Champion I saw this quote in a TriTown newsletter a few weeks ago & it’s been rolling around in my mind ever since. The key word – “begin”…it takes 4 yrs of training to BEGIN training for an
So, you trained for your race. You did your race. And now what? It’s time to do a post-race analysis! After a day or two of enjoying the post-race glow, the next thing to do is a thorough post-race analysis. To me, this is one of the most important pieces of performance enhancement. Taking time
How has it been that, until now, I’ve never eaten or made gazpacho? For some reason the thought of a cold veggie soup just didn’t sound good. But boy, have I missed out!! I made gazpacho for the soup course in my folk’s 10-course anniversary dinner…and I am a convert! It was delish – especially
Ninety-five percent of performance is physical, five percent is mental. However, the five percent that is mental rules the other ninety-five percent. Dr. Keith Henschen Oh, how true this quote is. Yet so many athletes forget how extremely important the mental side of performance actually is. You really do have to think your way to
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Convenience is all destination and no journey. …climbing a mountain is different from taking the tram to the top, even if you end up at the same place. Tim Wu Ain’t modern life great? We live in a truly amazing world of comfort, convenience & contentment. While I sincerely appreciate my smart phone, instant hot
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,