Peach and Almond Granola Squares Recipe

Nothing screams summer like homegrown peaches. Juicy and sweet this fuzzy fruit comes in at ONLY 40 calories (for the average size peach), contains 2 g of fiber and is a source of vitamin C. They also contain about 10 g of carbohydrates-a perfect hydrating snack before a lunch hour or after work run.

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Strength Training For Endurance Athletes

Strength training is something that most runners shy away from for many reasons. Most commonly I hear, ‘I’m afraid of becoming bulky,’ ‘I just don’t have the time,’ or ‘I’m not interested in the gym.’ Strength training is all about becoming more balanced and stronger. Not necessarily bulkier. It’s not essential to spend lots of hours in the gym either, as body weight exercises are often challenging enough and can be done nearly anywhere.

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Exercise of the Month: Angled Barbell Squat

Click to see the video demonstration for this exercise. How to do an Angled Barbell Squat: Set up a barbell in a Land Mine attachment or on the floor against the bottom of a bolted down machine or squat rack. Place some weight on the “free” end of the bar. Hold the “free” end of the bar in front of

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