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Daily recipe: A tribute to my knife
by Lisa's Water Pit
posted March 4, 2011 at 9:39pm

Recipe for Chilean Sea Bass Tacos with Mango Salsa Lisa Aguilera – March 3rd, 2011 The knife Chilean Sea Bass Tacos Ingredients: Chilean Sea Bass Coconut Oil Himalayan Pink Sea Salt Pepper Dill Soft Corn Tortillas Vegetable Oil Salsa Ingre...more

Why I Yoga
by Run Girl Run
posted March 4, 2011 at 5:16pm

After four days of hard workouts, with three of those days being two-a-days, yoga was just what my body needed last night. It was a calming, restorative class that helped clear my mind after a busy week at work and helped loosen my legs after a week of h...more

When injury puts you on the bench: How do you cope? Come back?
by Fair Game News
posted March 4, 2011 at 3:27pm

By Ashleigh Sargent After I recently suffered a severe ankle sprain that sidelined me from basketball for several weeks, I saw firsthand that injuries are not just physically damaging but mentally challenging too! I spoke with Kate McLaren, PhD, a sports...more

Stretching in the office
by Run Girl Run
posted March 4, 2011 at 1:55am

My legs hate me. They're sore and achy and punishing me for jumping back into hardcore training after two weeks of rest. I took them on a super short recovery run this morning to help shake them out, followed that up with some very gentle foam rolling a...more

Brianna Glenn is a Working Girl
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted March 3, 2011 at 9:42pm

I'm sure everyone that stops by this blog is aware of what my day job is. But like every good working woman, I also have my side hustles. One such hustle involves a bit of sports modeling from time to time. Now don't get me wrong, I don't consider myse...more

Mice Were Sacrificed...But the News is Good
by RunLikeAGirl
posted March 3, 2011 at 11:19am

a new study confirms the anti-aging impact of our athletics......more

The diet soda debate
by Byline to Finish Line
posted March 2, 2011 at 3:38pm

Back in my college days, diet Coke was a staple of my personal food pyramid. It was one of my major food groups, along with pizza, wings and various snack cakes from Hostess and Little Debbie products. See, I didn’t drink coffee, but kept the usual coll...more

FIT Project (New Orleans) part two
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 25, 2011 at 5:39pm

I left you with a melting heart – kind of. Quick recap: I just finished speaking at a school and the kids, although rowdy, were precious. This weekend the FIT Project had me in New Orleans. Don’t know what the FIT Project is? Then run over here and...more

The relationship between food and training
by Run Girl Run
posted February 24, 2011 at 12:20pm

Why is it that on days I don't work out I always want to pig out on not-so-healthy food, but on days when I work out, I tend to crave healthier things? That just seems so strange to me, but it's definitely been the trend this week as I embrace my laid ba...more

Change of Diet. Change of Lifestyle?
by alilee05
posted February 23, 2011 at 9:01pm

A 30 minute meeting with a nutritionist gives me insight to how I can better my life and ultimately, better my performance!...more

Now me: Lessons in transcending circumstances
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 21, 2011 at 2:40pm

Do your workout. Those were the instructions from Sue, who was positioned on the treadmill to my left. It had been a while since the two of us shared a run, and what better time to benefit from her wisdom and energy then on my longest run since the Disne...more

SCIENCE! of bears
by Endurance Meg
posted February 19, 2011 at 11:05am

I couldn’t be more proud of one of today’s NPR stories. One of my favorite professors at Michigan Tech, Dr Seth Donahue, was featured in a story discussing the research of hibernating bears. Seth studies bear bone mechanics and osteoporosis, as well a...more

Got Knee Pain? Creatine may improve pain & stiffness
by Performance Nutrition
posted February 18, 2011 at 2:51pm

If you have knee pain, chances are you may have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and it’s the medical term for “wear and tear” on a joint. Over time, the cushioning between your joints, your cartilage, can break dow...more

Nutella: The good, the bad, the lawsuit
by Byline to Finish Line
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:49pm

If ever a food existed for which I would compose a sonnet, it would be Nutella. That’s right. I would write poetry to a chocolate hazelnut spread. It’s fantastic on toast, great with bananas and peanut butter and even a great topping for my frozen wa...more

Vonn concussion race: NFL players aren’t the only athletes who deserve better protection
by Fair Game News
posted February 16, 2011 at 12:38pm

By Laura Pappano It’s February and Lindsey Vonn is in the news. Again. Unlike last year, when we debated whether or not she was exploited by an SI swimsuit spread, this year she has just won the silver medal in the downhill world championships in Garm...more

FIT Project (New Orleans) part one
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:14am

Welcome to the Big Easy! Where you are a sweetie to everyone. I dig it. The FIT Project took me to New Orleans, Louisiana. I was really excited to be able to visit this city and state. This state is currently ranked No. 8 on the obesity charts. While I ...more

Ultimate Cleanse 101
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 9, 2011 at 12:45am

It’s only the first week February and I don’t know if people are SUDDENLY reminded that spring break is almost here OR they had an epiphany that they should drop some weight. Perish the thought of actually living and breathing and sweating on a ...more

FIT Project (Phoenix, AZ) Part Four
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted February 8, 2011 at 12:06pm

And with that, me & 20,000+ other runners were off. I was thankful I was in one of the front corrals. I think there were like 30 corrals???!! By the way, if you don’t know about the FIT Project (*gasp*) read this before you drink your cup of coffee o...more

Concussions, and how to spot them
by Draft Day Suit
posted February 7, 2011 at 5:28pm

It seems we’ve been hearing a lot more about concussions in recent years, particularly with regard to football and hockey. There was Merril Hoge’s career-ending head injury after a concussion that ultimately resulted in a $1.55 million judgment agai...more

Fitness Metrics Part Three: Analysis
by Run Girl Run
posted February 3, 2011 at 5:27pm

The beginning of a new month is the perfect time to analyze your fitness metrics to gauge your progress. In Part Three of the Fitness Metrics series, we're going to look at how to use all the data we've been tracking to improve our training and overall ...more

"Vegan-ism" ??
by alilee05
posted February 3, 2011 at 9:21am

The beginning thoughts of my education on eating a vegan diet ... Thanks Oprah...more

Barefoot Running Vlog
by Run Girl Run
posted February 2, 2011 at 9:30pm

It's time for another edition of the Barefoot Running Chronicles. In today's video I take the Vibram FiveFingers for a run on the treadmill and compare it to my experiences running on a treadmill in normal sneakers. Check it out! ...more

Gatorade research on "Anaerobic Performance."
by Pretty Strong
posted January 30, 2011 at 7:46pm

"Anaerobic performance when rehydrating with water or commercially available sports drinks during prolonged exercise in the heat Coso JD, Estevez E, Baquero RA, Mora-Rodriguez R <strong&g...;more

Hockey, weight, money, and kids
by The First Line
posted January 29, 2011 at 2:18pm

Michelle Obama is going to appear in a spot during the NHL All-Star Game weekend. It will talk about the health benefits of hockey relative to her ‘Let’s Move’ campaign. I note that one of these benefits is “building lean muscle.” We can�...more

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