It wasn't until I started running marathons that I ever thought of food as fuel. In the middle of a 26.2 mile run, however, you realize the relationship between what you put into your body and the kind of performance you get out of it.
Last night I attended the Community CROPS Rooftop Garden Party. I helped sponsor the event, which raised money for the organization. Community CROPS (Combining Resources, Opportunities, and People for Sustainability) is a program that helps people work together to grow healthy food and live sustainably right here in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The "Slow Food" movement has been around for years. It's a philosophy that encourages sustainable farming and ranching practices, while emphasizing local products and businesses. As a physician and endurance athlete, I understand the importance of healthy food to one's well being and physical and mental performance. "Slow Food" is about more than that, though, as it also helps you understand and connect with the people and things around you.
One of the great ways to experience the "Slow Food" movement is by visiting a local Farmer's Market. There are a record number of Farmer's Markets thriving around the country. You've probably already done this without even realizing that you were participating in any sort of movement!
So, visit your local Farmer's Market, Eat Slow, & Run Fast!
http://www.communitycrops.org/
http://www.slowfood.com/
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