"This is about limits. Reaching them, exploring them, exceeding what you thought yours were. Then coming to the conclusion that there aren't any limits."
Want to lose eight pounds in four days? Well, I can tell you how to do it. This really works. I mean it. I know for a fact it works. I’ve tested it. But I warn you: It isn’t pleasant.
Yup, that’s right, the first step is to do what I did and stop at a local sandwich shop, which apparently doesn’t have a very good sense of cleanliness. Either that, or they had bad chicken that was contaminated.
My friends over at cheekynibbles.com and wickeinnocencephotography.com are probably not used to this style of cooking, but growing up in Idaho means you learn not only how to cook… but to have fun while doing it.
And nothing speaks Idaho cooking than taking one of the most expensive dishes found in the most expensive restaurants… And turning it into a turtle.
So just how do you make Buffalo Redneck Wellington Burger?
Update 12-7-2012. Honey Stinger sent me some updated gels and organics to try.
When I first started my endurance career in 2009, the San Francisco Marathon had Gu Gels available on the course. Gu’s were my first experience with using nutrition during a race, and I stuck with Roctane and GU all the way through my second Comrades (Ultra) Marathon in 2012. However, GU prices have gone up, and I’ve begun to tire of the “chemical” taste of Gu… Plus, it was time for a change after 3 years of the same stuff and dozens of races. Gu has its downsides – mostly in stickiness and trash during a bike/run – but it wasn’t the worst I’ve tasted on a course.
What I wanted was something better for my Iron-Length (Full) HITS Triathlon in Palm Springs this December.
Enter Honey Stinger. I was intrigued by what I read about the benefits of honey and I love the taste. So, I thought I would try out a variety of the Honey Stinger products and see how they worked when I wasn’t sucking on a honey packet. Besides, some of these things were inspired by Lance Armstrong and he is certainly one helluva better bicyclist than me. He might know a thing or two I don’t. Or not. Continue reading
Today’s recipes and guest blog comes from our good friend Alicia (an admitted gluton who likes sweets and healthy food) at cheekynibbles.com. Later next week we’ll try and make some of these yummy healthy recipes, and we’ll let you know how it goes. From what we can see, these look pretty easy and quick, too. Oh, and by the way we asked Alicia for one recipe and she gave us seven – another sign of her indulgent nature. Can’t wait! –Captain Chas
From time to time when I manage to hold back from stuffing my face with rich, luscious foods, I realize that eating well doesn’t have to be arduous. I debate about this delicate balance all the time. Having been converted about 3 years ago, I have since educated myself and nourished my body in ways I can’t deny. You don’t have to be super ambitious or a Super Chef to eat balanced meals. What’s necessary is a little planning, basic nutrition knowledge and a bit of ingenuity. You want to make what’s often bland or otherwise “clean”, healthful foods into yummy concoctions for your taste buds, bones and muscles.
Trust me it can be done!
Today I was one of the participants in another Gymchat – this time talking about recovery foods. Some interesting topics and opinions were discussed, and, as always, nutrition is a fun topic!
Gymchat 169 – Recovery Foods
When you’ve pushed your body to the limit, how do you recover?
This week we’re taking a look at another piece of the recovery puzzle, food. The things that cause the varying levels of soreness following your workouts/competitions/races, and how to minimise their effects through targeted nutrition. What to consume, when and in which forms.
Helping us explore this fascinating topic is none other than ultrarunner, airline captain and insanely competitive triathlete, +Chas Melichar. Fantastic.