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When it comes to racing, whether it is a 5k, 10k, or an Obstacle Course Race, proper nutrition is vital to ensure optimal performance. It’s particularly important when the race is only a week away.  

If you're anything like me, you remember the days of your parents coming back from the bakery with a box of sweet smelling cinnamon and a freshly iced coffee cake. Fitting this sweet treat into your fit lifestyle can be challenging, as often a small piece clocks in between 200 and 350 calories! Today the coffee cake is back in the meal plan with this high protein version that comes in at just over 100 calories -- and it even includes a sweet icing topping!

Wikipedia describes the comfort zone as “a behavioral state within which a person operates in anxiety-neutral condition, using a limited set of behaviors to deliver a steady level of performance, usually without a sense of risk.” As athletes, it is very easy to fall into “comfort zones”, you have a set training pattern with set amount of intensity but you expect to gain results. This strategy will only at-best maintain your current fitness level.

These muffins are paleo approved, gluten-free, all natural and quite possibly the easiest and most delicious muffins I have ever had IN MY LIFE! Hope you enjoy the goodness! :)

The holidays have come and gone, but your cravings for delicious holiday treats are likely sticking around.  Well just like the holidays, the days of dry, tasteless protein cookies are also gone! Here is a recipe for delicious and moist protein cookies that you'll have to taste to believe! As an added bonus, they also contain healthy fats and slow digesting carbs - perfect for a pre-workout snack or enjoying with the family by the fireplace.

When I first stumbled upon the world of competitive obstacle racing back in 2011, I had been searching for a primal, purely physical challenge.  I had grown tired of road running and traditional cardio training, and figured that a good way to expand my horizon would be to try out a Spartan Race. As one of the pioneers in the obstacle racing world, Spartan builds some of the toughest courses in the sport, which range from 3-30 miles and are designed to test competitors’ resilience, strength, and stamina.

Looking for a delicious twist to the traditional pancake? Add some protein and a little pumpkin puree and Voilà! You have a tasty new breakfast option that the whole family is sure to love!

Running is one of the most natural forms of exercise there is. We have been running for thousands of years. From hunting, to surviving, to adventuring - running has always been a part of our lives. And yet, many people cannot seem to get into running. They say it’s boring, exhausting, etc. I’m here to say it doesn't have to be! I see a lot of people running on the road, and it looks like they hate every second of it. I can’t blame them. Running on the road is incredibly monotonous. You see the same things over and over again, and there is rarely anything new, plus the road is unforgiving. Put those same runners on a winding trail through the woods and you'll see them enjoying themselves and smiling from ear to ear! You see new things around every corner. You never know what’s going to come next. No matter how many times you run a trail, there is always more you can see, learn, and feel. Whenever I go running, I imagine I am on an adventure, wondering through the woods on some quest.

Doing the same type of workout day-in and day-out can get dull and discouraging for even the most dedicated person. If you are looking to add a little variety to your upper body routine or train grip strength, I strongly recommend you give rock climbing a try. It is a great way to work the upper body, grip strength, build confidence, meet amazing people and see a variety of beautiful places!

Pizza is generally considered a "cheat meal" because let's face it… most of the time you order a pie, you open up the cardboard box, and low and behold there's a shiny grease laden pizza.  But, it doesn't have to be that way!  Save yourself the calories, fat, and carbohydrates by making your own, healthier pizza at home. Trust me, it's much easier than you might think to make your own pizza! You'll thank me after you try this recipe :)