By Thomas Henson Jr. I hate traffic. Whether I’m on a bike or in my car, there’s a part of me that wishes I had a private roadway all to myself so I didn’t have to be so hyper-aware, so defensive, and so, well…irritated. When you’re walled-in by motorists,
By Brittany Youngman From gluten-free to the caveman diet and everything in between, there is one thing that is not lacking in the health food arena: choices. From the sugar epidemic to the fat free frenzy, it is no easy task to find one that is right for you.
Gu Big Apple Energy Gel Earlier this year Gu did some much-needed rebranding and relabeling in its product line. For example, GU Brew Tablets are now called GU Hydration Drink Tabs. GU has also made all its gels vegan-friendly by removing amino acids that were derived from animal products.
To celebrate Richmond’s urban trail system and fast-growing craft brewery culture, Sports Backers is announcing the first-ever ‘Trails and Ales’ trail run and craft beer festival, set for Saturday, October 3. The event will take place in Manchester at W. 10th Street and Semmes Avenue, adjacent to the SunTrust
By Chris Newport Are you powered by plants? Many athletes are, including Martina Navratilova (famous tennis player), Brendan Brazier (triathlete, Canadian 50K champion and Vega formulator), Scott Jurek (Appalachian Trail Run Record Holder), Patrik Baboumian (Germany’s Strongest Man 2011) and Bode Miller (World Cup alpine skier). Clearly it’s possible
Most athletes – especially runners – understand the importance of nutrition in their training. While proper nutrition can optimize a runner’s energy and stamina, it also has the power to protect the immune system and maintain lean body mass. The right combination, however, is always in flux. As your
By Grandison Burnside and Cyndi Dambacher As an athlete, you probably pay close attention to what you’re putting in your body at mealtime and try to consume mostly healthy foods. Training nutrition should be no different. Well, good news! Your whole foods lifestyle can also be a part of
UCI Road World Championships Hoping for a Worlds start, Matthew Busche recently previewed the UCI Road World Championships race course. Busche, who rides for Trek Factory Racing, is the current US National Road Race Champion. The Official US Cycling Selection Committee meets on Sept 4th to set the final
The UCI Road World Championships return to the United States this month for the first time since 1986 when they were held in Colorado Springs. Racing begins in Richmond on September 20 with the men and women’s team time trials, and culminates with the men’s elite road race on
By Brandon McDearis This month’s recipe is a complete breakfast that feels like a guilty pleasure. While it may taste like dessert, it is a nice balance of protein, carbs, healthy fats and caffeine that are perfect for starting the day. This smoothie is great for those that like
