Bored with the same-old out-of-new-ideas dinner? Let’s liven it up with a meal that’s company-worthy, compliments-guaranteed, and a change of pace from the usual grilled chicken. Even better, it’s sure to benefit your heart, your arteries, your lungs, and your energy production – Surely, you don’t need any more reasons to make: Recipe of...
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Question: I tend to crash after a tough workout. I feel good for 30 minutes or so after the workout but tend to get mild nausea from about 30 minutes-2 hours after. What am I missing? –Ben Kelli’s Answer: It could be a few things: 1) Dehydration. Dehydration can cause nausea and even mask...
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By Jenn Sutherland Every runner has a routine for how to fuel up before, during and after a workout. GUs, gels, Clif bars, shot bloks, bagels, bananas, oatmeal, coffee, copious amounts of peanut butter…an athlete’s fuel regimen is as unique as their stride. But what happens when you can’t eat most of the “performance...
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Question: I had a run this weekend and later my legs ached like never before… due to recovering from an injury, I can only really run 2 days a week right now. Anyway, someone suggested I drink Coconut Water because it has such a high level of electrolytes and other rehydrating nutrients. What’s your...
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Loving the Bite: Irish Stew and Ale I have been told that more than a few LTR readers are beer drinkers….even “Beerrunners:. And, although there’s often confusion regarding the health benefits and detriments of alcohol, I’ll be happy to set the record straight: moderate amounts, defined as 1-6 oz. glass of wine, 1-12 oz....
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A run with Seth and Vilfredo –By Jim (aka @bikerly) Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 8p EST, runners meet on twitter for #runchat. If you’re familiar with #bikeschool, it’s similar, only specific to running discussion. Check it out if you haven’t already. Last Sunday, #runchat moderator Scott (@irunnerblog) asked this...
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Question: I’m training for some upcoming races this Spring/Summer. On short runs I tend to just drink water because I don’t want to overuse all the sugary sports drinks. Is it okay to just drink water on longer runs as well (2-3 hours)? Or should I add a electrolyte powder or pill? Kelli’s Answer:...
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What can you get with $60? Turns out, in the healthy food world, not much. A few years back, I calculated how much of my grocery budget I spent on yogurt. Since my husband, I, and both my boys eat it every day, we were nearing $2.00 per day – $60.00 per month! On...
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Gorilla Feet By Deb Bosilevac (aka @dorthybitestoto) People ask me why exactly I run in those funny toe shoes. Gorilla feet. Running slippers. Vibram Five Fingers. “Doesn’t that hurt?†They ask me. “Not particularly,†I say. “But I have broken my feet in.†“You can’t run on everything though. You can’t run on rocky...
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It’s just about grilling season, right? While I’m sure that many of you have been using your grill year round, I’m talking about the official season, when you don’t have to put on gloves and a beanie just to take the a peek at your dinner. This year, mostly because my oven crapped out,...
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