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Oct 07

Broström Repair – The Road to Recovery

Posted on October 7, 2019 by kowsik

It’s been just six months since I went under the knife to get my ankle fixed. I’m both, pleasantly shocked and surprised how well the recovery’s been. I was able to run the Skyline 50K five months after surgery and … Continue reading →

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Mar 30

Broström Repair – Surgery Day And the Aftermath

Posted on March 30, 2019 by kowsik

Well, survived that one! In case you missed my last couple of blogs, I just went through Broström Repair to repair a torn ATF ligament as well as Arthroscopy to remove two pieces of bone fragments on my right ankle. Apparently, … Continue reading →

Posted in healing, health, injury, recovery, repair, Uncategorized | Leave a reply
Mar 26

Post-Surgery Blues – Prepping for a “fun” Recovery

Posted on March 26, 2019 by kowsik

Never gone through a surgery before, so it’s really hard to know what’s ahead. So while all the butterflies flutter away in my stomach, I also look at this as an opportunity to make things as productive and fun as … Continue reading →

Posted in exercise, foot, healing, health, injury, recovery, running | Leave a reply
Jun 17

Over Training Syndrome – Not Just for the Elites

Posted on June 17, 2015 by kowsik
Over Training Syndrome

It’s been close to six weeks since I ran the Miwok 100K and haven’t really been writing much about anything since then. Not to mention I haven’t been running much either. The fantastic write up on Over Training Syndrome in Outside … Continue reading →

Posted in lifestyle, recovery, running, training | 10 Replies
Nov 27

Vegan Recipe: Braised Fennel With White Beans

Posted on November 27, 2014 by kowsik
Braised Funnel

I’ve never really cooked fennel before and when my wife ordered a bulb of fennel through Farmigo, decided to give this braised fennel recipe a go. Did you know that the Greeks used to call this “Marathon” as in the marathon that Pheidippides ran to deliver … Continue reading →

Posted in fennel, recipe, recovery, vegan | 1 Reply
Jan 28

Cross Training: Review of ElliptiGO Bike

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kowsik
Test Driving ElliptiGO Bike

I don’t remember where I first read about the ElliptiGO Bike. I think it was about Dean Karnazes using the ElliptiGO Bike to get all the way to LA and then immediately running the LA marathon. Or something. After a … Continue reading →

Posted in cross training, elliptigo, gear, recovery, review | 4 Replies
Dec 17

Vegan Recipe: Red Lentil Curry With Swiss Chard (aka Recovery Food)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by kowsik
Red Lentil Curry With Swiss Chard

If you are tired of Tofu and are looking for an alternative protein source, look no more. Red lentils pack 3.1g of protein in each tablespoon, and are rich in iron, folate and magnesium. I always thought lentils took a … Continue reading →

Posted in curry, lentil, recipe, recovery, running, vegan | 4 Replies
Sep 25

What’s Worse in Running? DNF vs DNS

Posted on September 25, 2013 by kowsik

In case you don’t know what DNF vs DNS is, it’s Did-Not-Finish vs. Did-Not-Start. So far, in the dozen or so races I’ve run, I’ve been fortunate to always finish the race no matter how long it took. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in barefoot, healing, injury, luna sandals, recovery, running | Leave a reply
Aug 22

Vegan Tofu Recipe – With Crusted Mustard, Kale and Sweet Potato

Posted on August 22, 2013 by kowsik
Vegan Tofu Recipe

Pretty sure it’s the bringing up, but I just love crusted food that’s crispy on the outside (not necessarily deep fried) and soft and moist on the inside – like croquettes, noodle patties and Ganmadoki, which by the way is … Continue reading →

Posted in kale, potato, recipe, recovery, tofu, vegan | 1 Reply
Jun 13

Scott Jurek’s Strawburst Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Posted on June 13, 2013 by kowsik
Anti Inflammatory Smoothie

When I was recovering from my first ultra marathon, the Big Basin 50K, I realized something interesting. I’ve always eschewed medicine in favor of natural healing, as much as possible (well, at least for day to day minor injuries and … Continue reading →

Posted in ginger, healing, miso, recovery, smoothie, turmeric | Leave a reply
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