Nathan (red shirt, green shorts) during NorCal Sectionals last month

CrossFit Sweat Shop member, and co-owner of CrossFit Adventure in Concord, CA, Nathan Brammeier is an excellent source for all things nutrition.  Posted on the Big Blue Adventure Race website, his tips are not only great for those that do endurance training, but really anyone looking to improve their nutritional habits. 

Fat is NOT the enemy, sugar is: Because of the stigma surrounding the word “fat”, fatty acids are often overlooked as a wonderful source of energy – especially saturated fats. Short and medium chain saturated fats, such as those found in coconut products, are exceptional sources of energy. It’s important to eat plenty of fat on a daily basis. Eating fat provides a sense of satiety so your body will tell you how much is enough. No counting calories necessary. Healthy fats include: avocados, olives/olive oil, nuts/seeds (preferably raw or roasted yourself), wild caught fish (canned is okay – especially sardines), Grass-fed beef and pastured poultry (it MUST be grass-fed), organic eggs from pastured poultry (eat the whole egg)…

Read complete tips here.

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Friday’s WOD:

“Nancy”

5 Rounds
403m Run
15 Overhead Squats

results:

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Saturday’s WOD:

15 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (right)
15 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (left)
15 Pullups
403m Run

12 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (right)
12 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (left)
12 Pullups
403m Run

9 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (right)
9 Single Arm Dumbbell Thrusters (left)
403m Run

results:

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