FISTFULAYEN

January 10, 2013

Beats, Daisy, Topspin. Putting The Pieces Together.

I’m overdue writing a blog post saying THANK YOU sincerely to everyone for all the kind words I’ve received regarding the article about me in...

December 3, 2012

Presenting… The Whole Life Challenge Winners!

This past September and October 7,000 people participated in The Whole Life Challenge. The Whole Life Challenge was developed at CrossFit LA by Andy Petranek...

December 2, 2012

Big Ups To Everyone Who Ran California International Marathon This Morning

Back in June I opened up my wallet and spent $100 to register for this morning’s California International Marathon (widely known as CIM). CIM is...

November 28, 2012

I’d Have To Be Crazy / The Joy of The Single (BBC Documentary)

As I’ve mentioned before, I pick a couple songs to listen to with six year-old Lucinda at bedtime. Tonight “I’d Have To Be Crazy”, sung...

November 27, 2012

No CIM for Me in 2012 / What I Talk About When I Talk About Running / What Marathon Should I Target Next?

Pain seems to be a precondition for this kind of sport. If pain weren’t involved, who in the world would ever go to the trouble...

November 26, 2012

Fueling Long Runs/Marathons With Whole Foods Instead of Sports Drink and Gels

If you run half-marathons, marathons, or longer, you likely have a favorite sports drink and gel. Personally I found Accelerade drink mix and Gu Roctane...

November 22, 2012

Everyone’s turning into pigs and ponies. Can’t let it happen to me.

If there’s anything better than a six year-old dancing to Judas Priest in the mirror, I don’t know what it is. Happy Thanksgiving, ian

November 21, 2012

A (Not-Too-Sweet) Fall Breakfast Smoothie

After yesterday’s post regarding fruit juice, I felt an obligation to throw something more positive out there, a liquid fruit/veggie drink I back and drink...

November 20, 2012

Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt, Oat/Almond Butter Cookie Sandwiches

We just spent two months dairy and rich-dessert-free in our house while we participated in the fall running of the Whole Life Challenge. The results...