Roasted tomatoes, asparagus and garlic – oh my! Some of my favorite veggies take an easy, slow-roast in the oven before dressing up pasta – I’ve used a gluten-free option made from chickpea flour, but you can substitute traditional pasta, zoodles or whatever you like! Read on to get my delicious recipe for Roasted Tomato Asparagus Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce. It works for nearly every type of diet – gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and more. With April being National Celiac Awareness Month, it’s great to have a great pasta alternative on hand that everyone can enjoy.
How to Love the Run You’re With – Joy in the Journey
I have been running for nearly my entire adult life, it’s probably been about 28 years since I entered my first “fun run.” Since that time, I’ve run countless road, trail and obstacle races, at nearly every distance from one mile to 50 miles! Obviously, I love running – but, I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes it’s hard to love the run your with, especially when it’s a bonk.

Read on to learn how to find more joy in the journey! Continue reading
Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats (Zucchini Oats)
Zucchini oatmeal, also called “zoats,” is a thing . . . have you ever tried a bowl? It’s surprisingly delicious and easy to make, plus a great way to sneak more veggies into your day. My recipe for Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats with Pine Nuts sneaks in even MORE veggie goodness to this unique way to eat whole grains. 
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Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading Nutrition Plan
Five years ago, I wrote a post on Fat and THEN carbs, latest in Pre-Race Nutrition for Marathon and Ultra. It’s been a very popular post and based on research suggesting that a low-carb diet may actually be optimal for endurance athletes as it trains muscles to be better fat burners. Today I’m sharing my newest Menu for Endurance & Marathon Fat Loading!
Read on to learn a little more about this type of training diet and get my NEW meal ideas/recipe to help you hit the macros on this diet without overdosing on bacon and avocados (although, nothing wrong with that). Continue reading
Partner POW Workout for OCR Training & Functional Fitness
Grab your beast bestie and put some extra POW into y’alls next workout. A sure-fire way to kick up heart rate and up the onus on already challenging exercises – at least the suffering in this full-body Partner POW Workout is more fun with a friend! It’s ideal for Spartan training, as a alternative to lifting traditional weights, or just to up your overall functional fitness. 
Read on to see the workout video and get all the details on this WOD which is scalable to any level. Continue reading