Honey Badger says, Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Swim like a Fish
I personally hate swim drills but I found this article very informative. Great suggestions for advanced and beginners. Now I understand better why skills in the pool do not translate so well to open water. The video at the end is worth a watch too. Instruction on how your stroke should look.
Swim Drills for Triathletes
Swim Drills for Triathletes
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Overtraining?
This was an interesting article that my brother forwarded me. I don't think all you marathoners and Ironmen/women are going to agree with it but it is worth a read.
For myself, I am not in any danger of violating the running 'rules' suggested in this article. Click on the link below.
Running fast is bad for you?
For myself, I am not in any danger of violating the running 'rules' suggested in this article. Click on the link below.
Running fast is bad for you?
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Honey Badger don't Care!
Came across this video today.....interesting viewing of our newly adopted mascot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Holiday Gifts for the Athlete in all of us
Just a few items that you may want to buy for the athlete in your life or add to your own wish list for the gift giving season. I will say that I have not tried any of these personally but I know I wouldn't mind finding them in my stocking. Yes, this list is skewed a little toward women. Hey, I write what I know.
For the stat loving athlete on your list:
Nike FuelBand ($149): Tracks your every movement and calculates calories burned, steps taken and more. The band also has a watch feature and you can sync it to your smartphone with the NikeConnect software. Its a lot nicer looking than your average Garmin too.
For the not-so-flexible athlete (which would be most tri-athletes/runners/cyclists, we don't do enough flexibility work!):
Zenzation Premium Yoga Mat $30), Restore 12 inch foam roller($24), Yoga for Athletes DVD ($10.99)
Alex and Ani charm bracelet ($28): I have personally asked for this but there are plenty of pretty, inspiring options.
And if you just happen to have 16 grand to blow, buy your athlete a bike that will make them droool:
For all you water lovers out there that want to make the time fly by in the pool (I do have the older version of this and I love it):
Nu Technology Waterproof Mp3 Player ($81)
Anyone else have any good gift ideas? Comment please! I am always looking for new things.
For the stat loving athlete on your list:
Nike FuelBand ($149): Tracks your every movement and calculates calories burned, steps taken and more. The band also has a watch feature and you can sync it to your smartphone with the NikeConnect software. Its a lot nicer looking than your average Garmin too.
Kinetic Bike Trainer ($349): A great, easy option in the winter for keeping up with your bike mileage. This model has a feature that when you change speeds, the resistance adjusts automatically from 5 to 3,000 watts
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| Road Machine Fluid Bike Trainer |
Under Armour ColdGear Leggings ($49): Frankly, anything ColdGear from Under Armour is a great gift for a winter runner, male or female.
For the not-so-flexible athlete (which would be most tri-athletes/runners/cyclists, we don't do enough flexibility work!):
Zenzation Premium Yoga Mat $30), Restore 12 inch foam roller($24), Yoga for Athletes DVD ($10.99)
Alex and Ani charm bracelet ($28): I have personally asked for this but there are plenty of pretty, inspiring options.
And if you just happen to have 16 grand to blow, buy your athlete a bike that will make them droool:
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| Colnago C-59 Disc bike |
For all you water lovers out there that want to make the time fly by in the pool (I do have the older version of this and I love it):
Nu Technology Waterproof Mp3 Player ($81)
Anyone else have any good gift ideas? Comment please! I am always looking for new things.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Oh Lance......
Love him or hate him, for some reason this photo from Armstrong's twitter post made me smile. You got to admire the guy's audacity. Plus, I want to hang out in Lance's basement...
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| Lance Armstrong laying around....(Twitter) |
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Paleo? Gluten free?
If you have spent any time at all reading any nutritional articles I am sure you have come across athletes trying Paleo or Gluten Free diets. The idea behind both of them is better nutrition by ingesting more whole foods and less preservatives or hard to digest grains. If you can digest your nutrients better then your body is fueled more efficiently.
Paleo diet eliminates dairy(except for butter), soy, corn, grains, potatoes (sweet potatoes are allowed), any artificial preservatives, and sugar. Some versions of the diet allow dairy. It is a tough one to follow religiously if you actually want to eat out once a week.
Gluten free refers to elimination of any grain that includes gluten. Wheat, barley, malt, spelt and Bulgar are the most common culprits.
My husband has participated recently in an eight week challenge that follows the Paleo diet while encouraging other healthy habits. He has had a hard time following the Paleo diet to a T mostly because it is impossible to eat out without questioning every single thing that is on your plate. Forget taking your kids out for ice cream. What on earth can you order?
I myself am mostly Gluten Free (beer is a tough one) but that is more for stomach issues than any desire to improve my running times. I have not noticed any huge jump in my athleticism but I can say that it makes you think more about what you eat and how it affects you. Any diet that encourages you to eat more whole foods (I am stuck with mostly salads instead of hoagies) can't be entirely bad. Hummus, fruit, and yogurt are my new best friends. Pasta, bread, and crackers can all be replaced but I try not to rely on all substitutes. Thank god chocolate is mostly gluten free.
I have posted two of my favorite Paleo/Gluten Free recipes. For me, they require the least amount of effort with the most flavor:
Greek Lentil Soup:
1 Tbsp EVOO
1 small onion, chopped
2 Celery, chopped
2 Carrot, chopped
32 oz box of Chicken stock or broth (preferably organic)
1 cup of diced tomatoes drained (I leave this out as my kids are not fans of tomatoes in their soup)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup cooked, chopped chicken (you can omit this for a vegetarian option)
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Add salt and pepper to suit your own preferences.
Cook celery, onion, garlic, and carrots in EVOO. Add stock, 1/2 cup water, and other ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf, serve.
Frozen Pumpkin Dessert
4 Frozen bananas
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk (soy, almond, regular, whatever)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground clove
pinch brown sugar
Break up bananas, throw everything into a heavy duty blender and pulse away. Serve and eat immediately.
Enjoy!
Paleo diet eliminates dairy(except for butter), soy, corn, grains, potatoes (sweet potatoes are allowed), any artificial preservatives, and sugar. Some versions of the diet allow dairy. It is a tough one to follow religiously if you actually want to eat out once a week.
Gluten free refers to elimination of any grain that includes gluten. Wheat, barley, malt, spelt and Bulgar are the most common culprits.
My husband has participated recently in an eight week challenge that follows the Paleo diet while encouraging other healthy habits. He has had a hard time following the Paleo diet to a T mostly because it is impossible to eat out without questioning every single thing that is on your plate. Forget taking your kids out for ice cream. What on earth can you order?
I myself am mostly Gluten Free (beer is a tough one) but that is more for stomach issues than any desire to improve my running times. I have not noticed any huge jump in my athleticism but I can say that it makes you think more about what you eat and how it affects you. Any diet that encourages you to eat more whole foods (I am stuck with mostly salads instead of hoagies) can't be entirely bad. Hummus, fruit, and yogurt are my new best friends. Pasta, bread, and crackers can all be replaced but I try not to rely on all substitutes. Thank god chocolate is mostly gluten free.
I have posted two of my favorite Paleo/Gluten Free recipes. For me, they require the least amount of effort with the most flavor:
Greek Lentil Soup:
1 Tbsp EVOO
1 small onion, chopped
2 Celery, chopped
2 Carrot, chopped
32 oz box of Chicken stock or broth (preferably organic)
1 cup of diced tomatoes drained (I leave this out as my kids are not fans of tomatoes in their soup)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup cooked, chopped chicken (you can omit this for a vegetarian option)
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Add salt and pepper to suit your own preferences.
Cook celery, onion, garlic, and carrots in EVOO. Add stock, 1/2 cup water, and other ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf, serve.
Frozen Pumpkin Dessert
4 Frozen bananas
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk (soy, almond, regular, whatever)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground clove
pinch brown sugar
Break up bananas, throw everything into a heavy duty blender and pulse away. Serve and eat immediately.
Enjoy!
Welcome!
Our first post on our new blog page! I created this blog with the intention of posting anything that may interest our members. Workout schedules, nutritional recipes, the latest tri equipment for example. Also, here is a link to the minutes of our first meeting.
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