"Running Is Stupid." -Ben Murphy
As an endurance athlete I’ve tried A LOT of nutrition products. Bars, gels, goo, chews, powders, etc., etc., etc. Most of them don’t live up to the hype. At this point, I’ve found what I like/works for me and am pretty picky about what I consume before, during, and after training and races.
Leave a CommentMany families today are becoming more concerned with what’s in their food. And they should be. The negative health effects of highly-processed foods, wide-spread usage…
Leave a CommentA little while ago, I encountered a company that had recently launched its corporate wellness program. The kick-off messaging was rolled-out successfully and the staff…
2 CommentsYou may have noticed that more restaurant menus lately include the number of calories next to each item. That’s a good trend, but unless you’ve…
Leave a CommentWhat’s the number one reason folks give for unsuccessfully getting in shape? You guessed it. It‘s, “I just don’t have the time.” And, believe me,…
Leave a CommentQuick question, why are you trying to get healthier? Eating better or working to lose weight because “it’s a good thing” or “my doctor said…
Leave a CommentIt’s been an incredibly busy week this time around… I’ve flagged all kinds of great articles to share with y’all, but the schedule just hasn’t…
2 CommentsBelow is the latest installment (for the week of 1/20/2013) of my weekly syndicated column THE PARENT ATHLETE. You can read it in print and…
1 CommentBelow is the latest installment (for the week of 1/13/2013) of my weekly syndicated column THE PARENT ATHLETE. You can read it in print and…
Leave a CommentLet’s be brutally blunt about this: diet soda is not a healthier alternative to soda. First of all, it’s still soda (not healthy). Second of…
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