Putting in the Work to Reach Your Goals
No matter what your goal is you can achieve it. But you have to put in the work. Continue reading Putting in the Work to Reach Your Goals
Sweet Heat Cocoa Dry Rub
One of my favorite things about cooking is mixing and creating flavors. I’ve been digging this Sweet Heat Cocoa Rub that came about by tinkering with my longstanding BBQ rub. However, this one works great on fish (as pictured), roasted root vegies, and pork. I’ve sprinkled it dry and used it in marinades such as with soy sauce. I tripled the recipe below to make … Continue reading Sweet Heat Cocoa Dry Rub
How to Live a Wellness Lifestyle
Seven of the top 10 leading causes of death are preventable diseases. That is a sobering stat. Along with being on the top 10 cause of death list: Heart disease, cancer, lower respiratory issues, stroke, diabetes, influenza, and nephritis have a direct correlation with one thing – your lifestyle. Let me say that again in fewer words. Seven of the leading causes of death can … Continue reading How to Live a Wellness Lifestyle
Finding Your Why
From an early age, we are focused on one question: Why? Any parent knows, a toddler and grade school child will ask “why” dozens of times in a day. And, while it may be agitating, it must be answered with something more than “because.” Heck, even as adults we often ask “why me.” Imagine if we were answered “because that’s the way it is” or … Continue reading Finding Your Why
How to Use Nutrition to Boost Your Recovery
Endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, swimmers and multisport athletes all like to push their bodies to the limit. How well you recover from a single workout or a full week determines the amount of quality training you can do. And, quality training is what athletes need to reach peak performance for races. When executed properly, recover gives you the power needed to compete, makes … Continue reading How to Use Nutrition to Boost Your Recovery
Making Yourself Uncomfortable
Comfortable – (adj.) providing physical ease and relaxation. Comfortable is excellent when it comes to clothing, your favorite recliner, or your bed. But, when it comes to you’re your training, your work, anything that isn’t clothing or furniture, you are best when you’re uncomfortable. Comfort breeds complacency. It keeps us in a steady state without growth. And, sometimes can lead to declines. In running, or … Continue reading Making Yourself Uncomfortable
Chorizo Spanish Tortilla
Looking to change up breakfast? Or, to wow friends and family with a delicious brunch dish. This Chorizo Spanish Tortilla is packed with flavor and is sure to impress. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 8 oz ground chorizo 2 red or 1 gold potato cubed 1 medium yellow onion diced 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 small poblano pepper diced 8 eggs ¼ cup heavy cream … Continue reading Chorizo Spanish Tortilla
Instant Pot Carne Asada Tacos
Let’s get to it. Because, who wants to read 600 words when you came here for a recipe? What you need – aka ingredients For the carne: 2 pounds of meat cubed (sirloin, chuck, skirt, ribeye) 1 onion (1/4 will be for the pico) 1 poblano pepper minced 3 cloves of garlic minced ¼ cup soy sauce ½ cup beef broth 3 heaping teaspoons brown … Continue reading Instant Pot Carne Asada Tacos
Be Authentic To Your Community & You
In a world that is measured by followers, there needs to be more leaders. Continue reading Be Authentic To Your Community & You
Flexibility, Positive Outlook, & Sacrifice
It’s been a while, but the training hasn’t stopped. During this new normal we are all going through, sacrifices have been made on all parts. I’m not here to write another coronavirus post. I’m here to say, like everyone else we have been working through it and kicking asphalt. With two kids, a wife who is a nurse, and thankfully my job still in place, … Continue reading Flexibility, Positive Outlook, & Sacrifice
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