How I Recovered After My First Spartan Race
Well it’s official. I am a Spartan! Aroo Aroo! (I never thought I would EVER say that!) Anyway that short race definitely pushed my limits…
Six Simple Summer Swaps for Healthier Eating
As the long hot days of summer can sometimes lead to backyard BBQ’s with undesirable food choices, it’s important to remember we have options. Here…
Breakthrough Boot Camp (BBC) – Week 1
How I Got On The Path To Health
These are my top 10 ways to start getting healthy today. Many of these are the exact same steps I took when I first started…
Tips to Stop Sugar Cravings
I’m going to give you strategies to avoid sugar and the cravings, but first I must make a few points about why you would want…
What Testing Can Help Determine Whether You Have Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)
Whether you are a cross-country runner, a triathlon athlete, or a strength trainer, understanding OTS is critical to avoid long-term overtraining problems. Nearly every extreme…
What is the latest scientific thinking around Overtraining Syndrome – (a summary of the latest peer reviewed research)
Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) is a common, but often misunderstood topic among athletes…and medical professionals. Because of the nature of this syndrome, it is worth investigative study….
What is Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)?
Some believe it’s a myth. Others take it so seriously they are conscious not to challenge their bodies past a certain point – they work…
Tips For Making Tapering Less Torturous – Tips For Pre-Race Preparation
One of the things many athletes dread and can get into trouble with is tapering before races so I have found some great tools to…
Under Fueled Training – You May Not Realize You’re Doing It
During the days when I used to train and not fuel my body adequately looked like this….: I would take an energy pill, drink, or gel…
The Three “Healthy Foods” Making You Feel Worse Every Day – Beware of Grains/Gluten
Unfortunately, these foods masquerade as health foods based on the most common nutritional guidelines. The three culprits are granola, bread, and whole grain pasta. Grain is…
Laura Talks About How Your Environment Influences Your Thinking
As one example of how your environment can influence your thinking, Laura discusses how working out in the open can enhance your creativity.