Tag Archive: pinole

Pre-Race Pinole & Chia Waffles

[pinole chia waffle photo]

Hello again!  This is Christine, and this week I have a batch of vegan waffles to satisfy your sweet tooth!  But these aren't just any waffles: They're based on the diet of the Tarahumara, a Mexican tribe of superathlete ultramarathoners. Ok, I'll admit it, long after Matt's post on Tarahumara pinole and chia, I'm only…

Sweet-Tooth Friday: Superfood Energy Bars

[superfood bars photo 1]

Happy Sweet-Tooth Friday!  This is Christine and instead of my normal frilly-healthy-dessert post, today we are getting down and dirty with homemade vegan superfood energy bars. An energy bar fit for fueling workouts There has been a lot of talk about natural running fuel here lately.  Matt's series of posts on pre, during, and post…

Tarahumara Pinole and Chia

[baked pinole photo]

In case you're one of the six remaining runners on the planet who have yet to read Born to Run, allow me to explain.  The Tarahumara are "the running people" on which most of the book is based, a Mexican tribe of superathletes who run 50 or 100 miles at a time for pure enjoyment,…