Melon Agua Fresca: Summertime hydration
Now that summer is here, hydration doesn’t have to be as boring as plane ol’ water. I’ve been enjoying a watermelon aqua fresca. Try it! Ingredients 2 c. cold water 2 c. watermelon, rind removed, seeded and chopped into cubes 1 tbs lime juice Mint leaf Preparation In a blender, combine water, melon, sugar, and lime juice until smooth. Pour through a strainer... Read More
Another shake up for recovery: Green Tea, Bannana, Blueberry Post-Run Shake
A few months back I had a heavy run in with injury. Tendinitis in my right foot, a strained Achilles in my left ankle, and two inflamed IT bands had me resting up for a good month. I’ve been strengthening/stretching my feet, and doing all the crazy exercises that come with IT band recovery. Everything seems to be working, but all of this running has me deeply interested in... Read More
Coffee loving runner? Mix up your recovery run with a mocha!
Lately I’ve been drinking a cup of coffee before I go run up Bernal Hill in the morning, and then another before my afternoon jog (when I do an afternoon jog). Whether it’s placebo or not, I don’t know, but the caffeine has been making a difference in my motivation to finish my goal mileage, run at the speed I like, and keep me awake until the finish. This morning... Read More
Day in the kitchen cabinet of an elite runner
As runners, we look for motivation everywhere and it often comes from our favorite running all-stars. We all have them, in fact, I recently wrote about it at Daily Mile (Who are your favorite runner celebs) and folks responded with some of the best out there, Ryan Hall, Dean Karnazes, Joan Benoit, Alan Webb, Frank Shorter, Deena Kaster, Haile, etc. But also as runners, we’re... Read More
Will run for beer… ok, maybe not
Over the short time that I’ve come to consider myself a runner, I’ve noticed that some of the most fun I have is when I head out for a celebratory pint after a well run race. I’m certainly not the only runner to participate in this tradition, and I believe that pint is always well deserved. Let’s face it, the most famous beer drinking runner is Homer Simpson,... Read More
Poached Salmon: Simple and Delicious
Poached salmon doesn’t have to be bland, and it can be one of the healthiest dinners available to athletes. Growing up in a big family in Alaska, my mom made us poached salmon all the time, we got to know the dish well. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 yellow onion slice 1 lemon slice 1 sprig dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Preparation: ... Read More
Cripsy Cinnamon Garbanzo Beans
As a distance runner, I’m always running from one thing to the next as running and training fills the hours of my day. Because of this, I’m always looking for a quick snack to grab on my way out the door. Problem is, my quick snacks are rarely beneficial for my run, or my general nutrition. Recently I found this recipe for cinnamon garbanzo beans; it’s full of... Read More
Rosemary Pork Chops
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 (1/2-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (1 1/2 pounds) Accompaniment: lemon wedges Preparation: Preheat broiler. Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then stir together with rosemary, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub mixture all over chops. Broil... Read More
Eat healthy on a budget: 20 healthy foods for under one dollar
Grocery shopping at Whole Foods (or similar) is easy, there are dozens of aisles filled with good looking, wholesome, tasty, organic, local, wheat-free, soy-free, fiber fortified, etc. foods to choose from. Trouble is, I don’t always have the weekly $150 it takes to shop at Whole Foods (hence the nickname “Whole Paycheck”). I’m lucky to live in California,... Read More
Greek Burger with Arugula, Tomatoes, and Feta
Ingredients: 4 whole-wheat pitas (6 1/2 inches each) 1/4 cup skim milk 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic gloves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 pound lean ground lamb 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups arugula 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick... Read More
