Congruence By Elizabeth O’Brien   One of our main objectives as human beings is to reach a state of well-being—a state in which we are deeply comfortable in our own skin. To do this, we must become more fully congruent. What does this mean?  Being congruent means embracing our true self and projecting it into the …

Last summer I stood in a green bikini on a warm beach and stared at a spit of across the water, just before the horizon.  The island across the channel looked beautiful to me.  White sand, a few palm trees.  Behind me, toxins rose from melting plastic over open fires.  Sounds of a cock-fight, a …

              Hump Day.  I had trouble getting in to my car this morning and then I spilled a splop of freshly Vitamixed green juice onto my leather console.  Fantastic. I dragged my sleeve through the mess, cursed –out loud because it was that kind of morning- and drove to work.  …

I trail run and mountain bike a great deal and have battled bouts with dehydration in the past. I even spent time in the medical tent getting IV fluids at the end of a Half Ironman. Because of this, I now ride and do long runs with a hydration pack…

The Wall It has taken some time for me to sit down and write this first note about running.  I could try to attribute my reluctance to there being-just-no-time, or rattle off a series of I’ve-been-busies.  But the truth is, I have been burned out on running, short on toenails and inspiration.    I can’t …

Check out this Carbohydrate curve. Calculating how many carbohydrates you eat a day is a great tool to gain insight into our bodies. Carbohydrate moderation is a greatly effective tool for health and weight loss. Or you can use my personal approach and not count carbohydrates, but limit your carbohydrates to mainly veggies with 2-3 …

Have you ever consumed recreational drugs? No? YOU ARE LYING TO YOURSELF. Ever had a soft drink? Well then I am sorry to break it to you, but you have actually ingested what is widely considered to be the world’s most addictive drug, and worse than that, you probably do it every single day. Ju..hunkie. …

Baby Its Cold Outside The temperature is quickly dropping and winter is on the way, but we should not sacrifice our training these next few months due to the chilly mornings and dark nights. Yes, we all find it difficult to train in a small box with ice cold bars that sting to the touch …