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Race reflection (5k @ Magnuson park)

Hello run racing, it’s good to be back! Yesterday was the 1st race of the season after taking a 3+ year break from events. It was a local 5k but even with the small race feel, it ended up bringing back so many amazing emotions that only competition can induce. Now…

The Kombucha Come-back!

Kombucha is a drink that most likely originated in Manchuria around 200 BCE. Over the last few decades this ancient drink has made a huge resurgence because of claimed health benefits. The drink is made by brewing tea — typically black, oolong, or green — and letting it cool to room…

Don’t skip O-lifting day!

As a runner, leg strength is something that many casual runners forget to address. When I first started running, I figured that the legs were always working when running so lifting sessions should be focused on various arm and core exercises. In reality, long distance running can…

3 tips for a Healthier You!

Nutrition is complex. We all come in various shapes and sizes, set different goals, consist of variable genetics and have unique…

Pre/During/Post

Here’s my typically fueling regime around a workout in the hopes that others may find it helpful! Included are the supplements that I find extremely beneficial for maximizing my workouts and recovery. While these work for me, make sure to talk to your physician or medical professional before…

Wat-er you drinking?

Water is the single most important nutrient essential for survival. Of all of our basic needs, water is the number one priority and it makes up 50–70% of our total body weight. Water plays a key role in regulating body temperature and blood volume, protecting vital organs, nutrient…

Appreciation for Running

Thank you for everything you’ve taught me over the years. You’ve helped me reach amazing highs and heights along with pushing me to climb out of deep valleys. As life continues to change, you have been a constant in my life that brings both stimulation and serenity. You constantly…

Nutritional Egg-cellence!

There’s plenty of confusion around cholesterol and in particular, the egg. As heart disease has become an…

Coach Ben

Seth Tom set a Snatch American Record and tied the Total American Record in his first international competition representing USA at the 2017…