by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 13, 2023 | Drinks, Nutrition, Recipes
This chocolate cherry protein smoothie is a tasty high-protein snack or treat for athletes and non-athletes alike. It’s thick, creamy, and the perfect blend of chocolate and cherry. Some of the links in this blog post are affiliate links, meaning I’ll earn a...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jul 20, 2017 | Drinks, Recipes
I hurt my knee at Dead End Race Apocalypse on the weekend. I haven’t had it looked at for an official diagnosis yet, and to be quite honest, I’m a little scared to. I’ve had knee injuries in the past and they have never swollen like my knee is now. I...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 2, 2017 | Drinks, Nutrition
Turmeric has some pretty amazing health benefits, one being that it is anti-inflammatory, which is perfect for us OCR athletes who are always beating up our bodies. Turmeric is also a staple for avoiding illness and keeping your immune system strong this time of year....
by Melissa Boufounos | Oct 11, 2016 | Drinks, Recipes
After a workout, it is important to eat a meal within two hours to replenish energy stores, to increase muscle size and/or muscle quality and to repair any damage caused by the workout. Depending on what you ate before your workout, and how close to your workout you...