Saving Face…Literally

As athletes we do so much to take care of our bodies, massage, nutrition, compression, but what are you doing for your skin?? If you regularly wash your face after sweaty practices and reapply sunscreen throughout the day you are already a few steps ahead of most. We spend exorbitant amounts of time outside, from … Continue reading Saving Face…Literally

Winning isn’t everything…

Wait what?! Winning isn't everything? Says who? It's true though, winning really doesn't mean anything if you haven't enjoyed the adventure along the way. My coach Trista Francis, shared a quote with me yesterday that really hit home, and is absolutely perfect for the mindset that I am going into this race with. Just goes … Continue reading Winning isn’t everything…

“See Food” Diet

Here is Blog #4 for my English Class. When people find out my major is nutrition and I’m an athlete the first thing they say to me is: “oh, you must eat perfect”. Let me tell you “perfect” is for the step-ford wives. Honestly, I eat foods that make me feel good, body and mind … Continue reading “See Food” Diet

Wanted: Positive Attitudes

Today was all about being flexible, and I don’t mean in back bends or tree pose. It was an absolutely epic day for the iTz training crew and a great lesson on how your attitude can have a profound effect on the attitudes of people around you. Waking up we all knew the workout: 3 … Continue reading Wanted: Positive Attitudes