Archive for January, 2012

  • Crestone Needle

    Seven reasons to run an ultra marathon, rather than a marathon

    January 27th, 2012 | Motivation, Running | Caleb | No Comments

    Now, seeing as I have never run an ultra marathon yet, you will have to take my opinions with a grain of salt. I am currently training for a 50 mile race in October, that will likely have some other races thrown in there before that race occurs. The ideas below are based off my [...]

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  • 50 Miles

    The Trail to 50 Miles

    January 20th, 2012 | Motivation, Running | Caleb | No Comments

    Since I started getting into running I have always found the need to set goals for myself in order to improve and stay motivated to exercise. If I didn’t have a half marathon on the books I would find a trained less. Recently I decided to train for a triathlon. After completing that this past [...]

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  • Raw Granola, made with buckwheat

    Tasty, raw granola recipe

    January 13th, 2012 | Raw Foods, Vegetarian | Caleb | No Comments

    This is one of my all-time favorite raw food recipes. It’s super easy to make and is packed full of nutrition. This snacks are great for road trips, climbing trips, or even fueling a long run (although hard to eat while running). All that is required to make this recipe is a food processor and [...]

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  • Omega Juicer

    5 Benefits of Juice Fasting

    January 8th, 2012 | Motivation, Raw Foods | Caleb | No Comments

    So, I recently completed my first juice cleanse. It was something I actually thought I would never do, but wanted to get off to a good healthy start in 2012, plus as indicated in my previous post I had sort of gotten off track with my diet. I feel the juice cleanse really helped me [...]

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  • SoakingSeeds

    How to sprout seeds and nuts, simply explained

    January 6th, 2012 | Raw Foods, Vegetarian | Caleb | No Comments

    Sprouting nuts, seeds, and grains yields a plethora of nutritional benefits. As an athlete, the biggest advantage of sprouting is the energy the sprouted nuts and seeds provide. Sprouting takes the seed out of a dormant state and releases all sorts of nutrients and beneficial enzymes that are only accessible through sprouting. The nutrients and [...]

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  • Beet Juice

    Juice Cleanse Recipe and Update

    January 4th, 2012 | Motivation, Raw Foods | Caleb | 1 Comment

    Since developing an interest in raw foods, over three years ago I had yet to do a juice cleanse until now. I am currently in the middle of day three of the cleanse and feeling really good. If you have ever made a huge diet change, especially away from the standard American diet, you will [...]

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  • Green Juice

    Juice Cleanse in 2012

    January 1st, 2012 | Motivation, Raw Foods, Vegetarian | Caleb | No Comments

    2011 was a pretty big year for me. It put one year of marriage under my belt, I completed my first triathlon, and started my own business – Bearded Brothers. I anticipate 2012 being an even bigger year! I have all sorts of goals swirling around in my head and I plan on working on an action [...]

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