If there’s anything 2020 has taught us, it’s that we want to stay as healthy as possible. 23Vitals, a total immune support supplement, has come out on the scene and they are here to help you with all the stressors that come with life in today’s world. Our immune systems are compromised daily by things like lack of sleep, poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, and overall stress from our home and work environments. Anything we…
Being stuck home most of the time in 2020 has been rough for the most part – but it has had its relative “perks”. Aside from getting to see my family WAY more than I used to, I have also had the ability to put a little more work and effort into my running. Additionally, I am actually trying to be a “good” runner and have been spending more time on stuff that I usually…
Açaí. Chances are you’ve heard of it, seen it in Whole Foods, read about it on a smoothie menu, and tasted it in a list of healthy ingredients. The açaí berry is the superior super-food, with antioxidants, omegas, fiber, and pretty much triple the good stuff that other super-foods can only dream of containing. However, Carioca Bowls is probably the only place around Portland that you can go where it’s treated like the whole food…
I’ve packed Honey Stinger products on more adventures than I can name. I first tried them during a fastpack on Rainier a few years ago and have since had them on long runs, long races, day hikes, backpacking trips, bike rides, plane rides, and kayak outings. Honey Stinger has you covered with delicious waffles, chews, bars, and gels and it’d be rare for my pack to not include at least one of these items on…
Your mood is kind of a big deal. Getting each day started on the right foot (or the left) can sometimes be a challenge. As runners, much of our positivity often comes from the plans we make regarding a run, a race, connecting with friends, or even getting new running gear. Another place we find positivity is in our diets, which can include the taking of supplements. This is where Voke Superfood tablets come in.…
Summer is officially here. I know, I don’t know how it happened either but there’s no denying it and if you’re itching for an adventure like I was, plan it, do it, go! Even though it’s been a wild year so far, I was lucky enough to win the lottery earlier this year! Not for any financial winnings but for the chance to backpack the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier. To camp on the trail, a…
If you’ve ever seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you know there’s a scene at the end of the movie where Indiana is looking at all the cups and trying to decide which one is the Holy Grail that promises eternal life. That’s how I’ve always felt about protein powders. I’ve tried many different kinds over the years at all different price points and textures. Some taste great and some taste like dirt. Some…
Running can be an effective way to reduce stress or anxiety. Good old fashioned fresh air and exercise can work wonders, but some runners may need additional assistance. Enter CBD, the natural and legal substance that claims to be a cure all for everything from anxiety to muscle aches. CBD may seem like a new craze for mental and muscle relaxation, but the natural extract has been studied since the 1940s and its parent plant…
When I started running, it was through a slightly uncomfortable trial and error process that I learned what sustenance I could take in before and during a workout and what hit the spot after. Centered around my first marathons and the goals of longer workouts in the interest of getting stronger and gaining weight, it included simplistic offerings such as watermelon, gummy bears, m&ms, peanut butter toast and other random snacks. A few years have…
I’m here to tell you to wear sunscreen when you’re out running during the day, especially between 10a and 4p. I don’t care if you “tan easily” or have never had a bad burn … it’s those little micro-doses of sun exposure that add up and can lead to skin damage or even cancer. But since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and we’ve got a long summer ahead of us, now’s a good time…
