Rick BackofenShould Athletes Eat Fat or Carbs?The New York Times - By Gretchen ReynoldsCan a high-fat diet also be a high-performance diet? Most people who exercise or compete in endurance sports would probably answer no. For decades, recreational and competitive athletes have stoutly believed that we should — even must — consume a diet rich in carbohydrates to fuel exertion. The …
Rick Backofen10 Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning Of Sobrietyhuffingtonpost.com - Beth LeipholtzThis was originally published on The Fix. Everything always makes more sense in retrospect. I know that as much as the next person. Even so, I cringe …
Rick BackofenFinally, the Wearable Robot That Feeds You Tomatoes While You Run That We've Been Waiting ForMen's Health - Eric SpitznagelWe've seen the future of running, and it's very, very stupid We've all been there: You're out on a run, and you're feeling great. But then, out of nowhere, you hit a wall. Your legs feel heavy, your breathing grows labored, and you're not sure you'll be able to meet your distance goals for the …