Nutrition: Let’s chat about toxins

There’s a ton of really bad information on the internet about nutrition, and I’d love to punch a lot of it in the throat here with science. You’re always hearing about the term “detox”. What does that mean, anyway? Well, Continue reading Nutrition: Let’s chat about toxins

Race Report: 2014 Shamrock’n Sacramento 1/2 Marathon

So, oddly enough, I’ve never run a road 1/2 before. I ran my first marathon before I managed a road 1/2. And I ran the Lost Trail 1/2 first. This had a rather unfortunately effect. That effect was that I Continue reading Race Report: 2014 Shamrock’n Sacramento 1/2 Marathon

Stop toning and start building

Most people by this point have grown immune to the worst of the “weasel-word” ads for fitness and nutrition. Generally if you see “one weird trick” or “5 minute whatever” you can be sure that either the author is being Continue reading Stop toning and start building

Panther Chef: Roasted Beet Salad w/goat cheese

This is a simple, but delicious salad that takes just a bit of prep. Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad w/Honey Orange Vinaigrette Stuff to buy: 1-3 beets (ruby or gold is fine) Baby greens mix (or make your own) Continue reading Panther Chef: Roasted Beet Salad w/goat cheese

Panther Chef: Vegan Thai Curry Root Stew

So the Panther got an assignment to make dinner, and it was suggested that this meal be at least vegetarian. Awesome, no problem. Except… I happened to be craving something with a Thai swing to it. A general scan of Continue reading Panther Chef: Vegan Thai Curry Root Stew

Panther Chef: Powercakes

A few weeks back I was talking to an old friend of mine about nutrition. He’s what you might call out of shape, quite out of shape actually. We were talking about some of the changes I’d made to what Continue reading Panther Chef: Powercakes

Book Review: The Cool Impossible

This review will be a bit unique because I’ll be reviewing both Eric Orton‘s book “The Cool Impossible” and a training/book signing/Q&A event put on by the wonderful folks at Zozi at the Sports Basement in San Francisco. Why the Continue reading Book Review: The Cool Impossible

Running’s time problem

I recently read an article online about qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Not because the race interests me all that much (I’m far more interested in trail stuff these days) or that I could even manage to qualify for it. Continue reading Running’s time problem

Repairing Panther Paws, Overcoming Obstacles

Hey fans, sorry for the lack of updates. As a lot of you know, my journey towards functional fitness hit a few snags a few weeks back with aches coming from my ankle, where I had a 7 pin titanium Continue reading Repairing Panther Paws, Overcoming Obstacles

Nutrition: Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Bread (original & raisin)

Being healthy isn’t just about doing wall ball 300 times until you feel like ralphing (though that helps). Fueling the machine is important too. There’s all sorts of diet this and paleo that and beaches (mostly in the south), but Continue reading Nutrition: Food For Life, Ezekiel 4:9 Bread (original & raisin)