Young Runners

Have you read the piece in the Times yesterday on the two young girls who are making headlines in the half marathon distance?   Two sisters, aged ten and twelve, were on the front page of the sports section, with the question posed, “too much, too soon?” in reference to whether or not it was […]

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For the Umpteenth Time, Paleo is Not Atkins

If I read one more article about why Paleo isn’t a good way to eat because “it’s the same as the Atkin’s Diet”, or “it doesn’t provide enough fiber or calcium” or “it doesn’t support an athlete’s training regime”, I may very well pull my hair out. Paleo is not a high protein diet.  It’s […]

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Paleo Fueling For Every Day Workouts

I’ve written a lot about how I fuel for the long haul; ironman training and racing, as well marathoning and ultra running. But what about if you don’t consider yourself an athlete?  Or you’re working out and keeping active a few days per week?  How can Paleo fit into the picture then? Recently, I received […]

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Holiday Help

Along the same line as yesterday’s post, I’d like to make the Holiday Blogs a bit more interactive.   What specific question have you got that pertains to staying healthfully Paleo during what may be a particularly tricky time of year to stick to your guns? Whether it’s help Paleoizing a traditional family recipe, or […]

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Paleo Halloween Choices for Kids

A reprise of a blog I’ve posted before; for no other reason than I still feel there are alternative ways to approach this kids’ holiday, rather than inundating them with copious amounts of sugar. For adults who opt to celebrate, does candy really even need to factor into it at all?  Really? Don’t worry, I’m […]

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Eating Before Bed

Is it a bad idea to eat before bed? It depends on several factors and I don’t feel there is a blanket answer. No, I wouldn’t suggest eating a pint of ice cream while you drift off to sleep; actually, I wouldn’t suggest eating a pint of ice cream any time, for that matter! I […]

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Are Solid Foods Necessary During Training?

Absolutely not.  In fact, quite the opposite; depending on the type, duration and intensity of a training session, they can actually be the opposite of what an athlete wants to ingest. Yes, it will vary a bit from person to person, but keep in mind that the higher the intensity of a session, the more blood […]

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Paleo FX 2013

I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be speaking next spring at the second annual PaleoFX Symposium in Austin, TX, March 28-30, 2013.  The symposium will focus on the cutting-edge of nutrition, movement, and human health and well-being generally. There will also be top strength, conditioning, and natural movement coaches giving hands-on demonstrations. The symposium is intended for […]

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