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"It's good for anything up to a half marathon or so." When I asked the Brooks sales reps at the Marine Corps Marathon about the Green Silence, that's what they told me. Light, fast, and minimal—just not meant for long distances. I didn't let it deter me. I had fallen in love with the Green…
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Scott Jurek. Brendan Brazier. Robert Cheeke. These and a handful of other vegetarian and vegan athletes are the people we point to when someone challenges us on whether it's possible to be a successful athlete without eating meat. To our stockpile of animal-friendly ammunition we have a new name to add: Rich Roll. Maybe this…
If you read my last interview with vegan pro triathlete Brendan Brazier, you can understand why I was a tad less excited to try Vega Shake & Go than I normally am about trying a new Vega product. Brendan described Vega's Shake & Go Smoothie as a "mass-market product" that "doesn't have anywhere near the…
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Post by Christine Frazier. I love agave nectar. Its sweetness isn't bitter like stevia, overwhelming like honey, or immediately identifiable like maple syrup. Its thin consistency makes it easier to use and measure than my other fav, brown rice syrup. But mainly, I feel better using just a touch of agave nectar in my baked…
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As most of you know, two weeks ago I ran my first 50-mile race. Recovery took a little longer than planned when I got sick for almost a week afterward. I hadn't been sick in years, but given the exertion (and the heat) of that day, I guess it's not all that surprising that my…
By now, we all know about compression socks, right? They look a little goofy, but damn, do they deliver when it comes to keeping your lower legs comfortable. I mean, it's borderline miraculous. I find long runs to be far more enjoyable when I wear them, and for that reason I wore my CEP compression…
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Hello everybody! This is Christine, and while Matt was busy running his 50-miler, I attended an event in Philadelphia hosted by New Harvest to educate health and food bloggers about their new Vegetarian Fatty Acid Supplement. New Harvest took care of the expenses for my trip, but my opinions are my own. I also double-checked…
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Look, if you're going to be the lame guy or gal who shows up at the summer cookout with veggie burgers, you might as well be the lame guy or gal who shows up at the summer cookout with good veggie burgers. Veggie Burgers That Aren't Just Flavored Soy When I started searching for different…
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I am lucky to find increasingly cool stuff on my doorstep these days. Recently I got two new drinks, both of which are of interest to runners looking to improve their performance or recovery. As I learn more about blogging and the laws surrounding disclosure, I feel compelled to let you know that this stuff…
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Good news, loyal NMA readers. Based perhaps on how pleased I was with CEP compression socks (or, more likely, on Chris H.'s wistful comment, "No free giveaway though? :O[ "), CEP Compression Sportswear has offered up a pair of their compression socks to give away to a reader! This might be the coolest giveaway I've…
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