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The Bluebird Diner and Why I’m Not Perfect
I don’t go out of my way to enlighten people on the ins and outs of my diet. But when someone inquires as to the almond milk in my fridge or how I could order the “vegetarian” sandwich as oppose to all...
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Plantpower Roadmap Step #2: Rethinking the Entree.
This is not about eating plants or being vegetarian. This is more about broadening the way in which you can look at food. In my understanding, people have these preconceptions of what exactly a dinner...
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Goals
Things have changed in the past year. Sure, there’s the massive overhaul of my diet and transition to ultrarunning above other sports. But there have been many more subtle and profound changes such as...
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Another November Day
Despite how it may sound, this is not a year-in review or look back on the season. Just some thoughts that came bubbling up on another November Day. As an athlete, things are winding down. As a...
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Offseason Blues (Falling Off the Train)
I’ve officially hit the offseason. In fact, I’ve been hanging out here for a few weeks. My turkey marathon can hardly count towards my racing season with its lighthearted nature. It is crazy to think...
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Bluebird and the Gluten Fad
My favorite Iowa City eatery, the Bluebird Diner, recently made a modification to their menu. They now offer their 3 buttermilk pancakes with a gluten-free option. For those who are wondering how...
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Plantpower: Where Do I Begin?
I became vegetarian at the beginning of 2013 and moved to a completely plant-based diet a few months later. My decision was for athletic and health purposes and I saw immediate benefits. But for every...
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Health vs. Performance
It is no secret that exercise is beneficial for maintaining good health. While it is a fairly new recommendation (the US government and Surgeon General didn’t explicitly state the positive relationship...
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Over-doing It
On Wednesday this past week I had no class and no work. An open day. Naturally, I filled it with training while everyone else stumbled through the cold on their way to the first week of classes here at...
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Planting the Seed
I’m not a fan of the golden arches. I don’t like their food and I disagree with the way they try to side with health in the ad campaigns. Maybe Super Size Me is flawed and perhaps it actually is...
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