Broadening my medical background
After a few days of hobbling around, I finally acquiesced and went in to see Richey Hanson at High Altitude Spine and Sport. It took me a few days to be willing to go as I knew that rest was likely top of the list and I wanted to give that a try before submitting [...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie-in-a-Glass
Ok, so it’s just a smoothie, but doesn’t it sound intriguing? Strawberry-rhubarb pie has always been one of my favorites. But, I don’t really eat pie anymore, so it’s been awhile since I enjoyed this flavor combination. Yesterday I saw rhubarb at the grocery story, and decided to try my own version… Yes, thanks to [...]
No Strings Attached
Since returning from Panama, I’ve tried climbing a few times. I’ve been to two local places, The Spot and the Boulder Rock Club. I’ve been amazed at how different my experiences have been, and it’s clear to me what type of climbing I prefer. So The Spot is bouldering: you don’t climb as high, and [...]
Portabellos with a Cilantro-Mustard Seed Crust
I’ve been on a bit of a portabello mushroom kick lately – they’re so simple! Today I also had some cilantro in the fridge and I figured someone had combined the two before. A quick google search and lunch was ready within a half-hour! The recipe is from Eating Well. It called for a chili [...]
I don’t think this is what they meant by periodization
Sports periodization refers to focusing on particular aspects during a training cycle. Back when I was training following the Pfitzinger Advanced Marathoning plan, there were several discrete phases to the program: Mesocycle 1: Endurance Mesocycle 2: Lactate Threshold and Endurance Mesocycle 3: Race Preparation Mesocycle 4: Taper and Race The idea is that each cycle [...]
Veggie chili with lentils and rice
So I’ve discovered a problem with becoming more comfortable with cooking – I don’t consult recipes as much! Instead, I’m increasingly doing the “raid the fridge and throw it in a pot” game. But sometimes, the concoctions come out pretty well! Veggie chili: – one yellow pepper, diced – half a red onion, diced – [...]
The most rewarding race
This past Sunday ranked up as one of the most rewarding races of my life (completing a marathon with my Mom is right up there!) I served as a guide for a visually impaired athlete running his first 5K. What a great experience! I have long said I wanted to serve as a guide, and [...]
Rosemary Lentils
When I go out to restaurants, I often choose lentils if they’re available. Yet I’m never quite sure what to do with them at home. Tonight was an attempt to figure something out… The recipe is officially “Rosemary Lentils over Polenta” but it called for instant polenta, which I didn’t have on hand. I did [...]
Coconut Cornbread
Tonight I decided to try making cornbread again. A few months ago I tried a recipe from Supermarket Vegan that was a Black-Bean and Coconut-Cornbread Bake, which ended up being a little lacking. Tonight I skipped the fancy black bean and tomatoes and tried to just modify the recipe to make coconut cornbread. The first [...]
Homemade Pumpkin Seed Milk
It’s official, I am the proud owner of a Vitamix ! So expect some non-solid recipes while I try out my new toy… I’ve long been a fan of juices and smoothies, but my old blender wasn’t the best at grinding up solid food (I think I burned out the motor on my Cuisinart with [...]
