My first ultra crewing/pacing experience happened Wednesday – Sunday last week for my friend Becca Jones’ 200-mile attempt at Potawatomi Trail Race in Pekin, IL. Our journey started Wednesday in Nashville with a shot of coconut rum and Red Bull and ended Sunday night. On the 6.5 hour drive to Illinois we told trail stories,…
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Chafing…. I’m Against It! Check out this Easy DIY Recipe
I was in the process of purchasing squirrel nut butter due to my chafing experience this weekend, and as I was reading the ingredients I realized they were very similar to a lotion bar I made about a year ago. I hesitate sharing this information because I consider myself a supporter of small businesses BUT…
Not All Calories Are Created Equally – Your Goal Determines Your Needs
Years ago, when I was young and felt immortal, I remember thinking that as long as I kept my calories within the USDA guideline I was being healthy. I am sure someone at some point explained the basic principles of nutrition to me but during my 43 years of experience I have learned that what…