Strung out describes a situation in an open water race where swimmers become spaced apart, losing the draft pack.
This usually occurs after pace increases or during tactical surges. Being strung out means swimmers must work harder to maintain pace without the benefit of drafting, often leading to greater fatigue. Staying in a group offers advantages, so becoming strung out can be a critical moment in the race.
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Who will argue with decreasing bad LDL cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels? Not just that, but oats also provide some important minerals that tend to run lower in vegans: iron, calcium, thiamin, zinc, magnesium, and selenium.
Not every avocado toast is alike, and there is a reason why we call ours ‘delight’. A good dose of healthy fats make this a great recipe on longer lower intensity training days – just make sure to wait a few hours before you head out on your run, ride, swim, etc.
So fluffy and yummy nobody would ever guess that no oil was used to prepare this heavenly recipe. A true keeper that never really gets old, and if there are kids around in your house, they will keep on thanking you over and over again.
Hands down one of meanest and leanest black bean burger recipes you will ever find. This is one of Andy’s – our Chief Ho’Omau – favorites. For a plant-based vegan burger, it really doesn’t get any better.
With almost 300 calories, 50g of carbs and 11g of protein, our Mango Hulk Smoothie is almost too perfect of a post-workout recovery smoothie. With a 4:1 carb to protein ratio, it will delight every endurance athlete after a high intensity session.
A creamy, hearty and delicious lunch or dinner, packed with earthy mushrooms, tender farro grains, garlic and onions. At 10g of fiber per serving, the recipe provides 20% of your daily fiber intake needs.
This mediterranean jewel is Incredibly flavorful, not too filling, and a perfect lunch any day of the week. This lentil salad delivers in carbohydrates, calories and healthy fats and therefore is quite the candidate for a post Zone 2 or Zone 3 workout meal.
Whip this tuscan dish together in just about 15 minutes for a quick lunch – yet it has the wow factor of a main course of an elegant dinner and will impress your athletic friends at the fancy table. Really now, don’t feel embarrassed to serve it to guests.
