Ironman or Iron Pain?
The idea of swimming 2.4 miles, then hopping on a bike for 112 miles, and finishing off with a marathon, all in one day, is not fun. In fact, it is downright masochistic, and sadistic in its nature. So why do endurance athletes do it? To push their mind and body past their pain threshold and show in the furnace of adversity, how far the human spirit can take them. I was one of these athletes, and let me tell you, completing one of these events liberates you like you have
Recipes: It’s Squash Season!
We may not get the typical Fall experience in sunny Southern California, but that doesn't mean we can't take advantage of seasonal vegetables! This fall season, try experimenting with these recipes that include different types of squash. Not only is this vegetable incredibly diverse and tasty, it also offers a healthy dose of Vitamin C, iron and potassium! Fiesta Stuffed Acorn Squash Ingredients: 1 acorn squash 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice) 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 medium yellow onion 2 cloves of garlic chopped 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon
We Love Our NAKOA Warriors!
Shoutout to all the NAKOA Warriors for kicking ass at the NAKOA Games 2017!