I have tried making my own veggie burgers – the particular recipe…um, not so good.

Most veggie burgers I had found for purchase are primarily soy based. Me no likey.

Well a veggie burger actually exists that tastes good, yes good, and isn’t primarily made from soy!

Where did I find this tasty, vegan, veggie pattie?

Crazy enough – Costco. While strolling through the isles I noticed a big old box of Gardenburger California Burger veggie patties.

Hmm, let’s take a look at the ingredients.

Primarily brown rice based! Sweet! There is still some soy but low on the list. Sodium level is higher than I would like but still had to give these a try. The only danger of trying something new like this from Costco is you have a whole pile of them left if they taste like poo. I decided to live on the culinary edge.

The next day, I cooked one up for lunch. After 20 minutes of cook time, I cut the veggie pattie in half and could see all the brown rice grains which I thought was kind of cool (doesn’t take much to entertain me. . The first bite tasted like real food. There was texture, there was taste. As far as veggie patties go – these rocked!

If you are interested in a veggie pattie that has a rock-star taste, I would definitely give the Gardenburger California Burgers a try. Costco had the best price by-far versus other grocery stores.

Anyone else tried these veggie burgers, know of others you like, or have a killer recipe?

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David – EnduranceBuzz.com

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TALON Trail and Ultra Running Bloggers

The TALON trail and ultra family support network has arrived.

I am putting together a list of trail and ultra running blogs in the TALON region and will place them in one of my sidebars. If you notice your blog is not in the collection of blogs, feel free to let me know through my Contact page and I will be sure to add it.

This will be a method for us to provide support, find inspiration, or receive/deliver a good old virtual kick in the butt.

The mysterious widget – I have yet to find the ideal widget. I am looking for a vertically scrolling widget that provides the most current post and website name for a nice list of blogs. Sounds simple but I haven’t been able to find it. If you are aware of this seemingly simple widget, please let me know. This has been driving me crazy.

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68 TALON athletes embarked on the ‘Race Across the Sky’ with two TALON females finishing top 5 in their division.

The quiet town of Leadville, Colorado was rockin’ over the weekend as 647 trail runners along with their friends, families, and a few pets, increased the cities population over 50% (city pop. of ~2800) with the running of the Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run.

Altitude is the big story for most (and maybe that little Hope Pass area) as the course varies from 9,200 feet up to 12,600 feet. For us close to sea level flatlanders, this means a reduction in air pressure but of even more importance, ~30% less oxygen. Breathe on!

You have 30 hours to get it done.

(The start! – If you can’t see the video click here.)

Course

Pretty simple course. Run 50 miles out, then retrace your steps along forest trail and mountain roads within the Colorado Rockies.

Course Map

Results

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• I am a flatlander. High altitude mountain course – no chance!
• I am not at peak fitness due to my Plantar Fasciitis issue earlier in the year. No point in running.
• Time to train? Whatever!
• blah, blah, blah…

Over the weekend, a significant number of flatlander TALON trail runners (88 were registered!) experienced the high altitude ( course ranging from 9,200 – 12,600 feet) Leadville 100 mile trail run. In fact, a flatlander from Texas, Liza Howard, won the female race! Yes – won!

Our TALON athletes decided on this experience, regardless of the available excuses that screamed, “Don’t even think about it!”, and prepared to the best of their current ability with the resources available to them. And then…went after it. Some finished, some did not. The beauty of it all – both experienced.

It is all too easy to think of a laundry list of excuses to not do something you really want to experience…and then do nothing. What if you went after those desired experiences?

Do you even know what you would like to experience? This isn’t just about ultrarunning, we are talking about life, your life.

Ask yourself:

What is it I want to experience in ultrarunning?

What is it I want to experience in the many other areas of my life?

This is where it all begins. You must first decide the what before you can start the how (supported with a healthy dose of Belief-Passion-Action).

Then like the inspiring TALON athletes that participated in the Leadville experience, some desires will be fully realized and some will not, but all provide opportunities to create life enriching experience…and there is no better place to be. Go create!

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David – EnduranceBuzz.com

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Bryon Powell of iRunFar.com collected a brief video interview with Texas ultra runner, Liza Howard, on the streets of Leadville as she excitedly awaits the start tomorrow morning.

You can check out the interview in the Leadville 100 Women’s Field Analysis article.

You can read more of Liza’s humorous thoughts of hostel living in the Leadville Lead-up at her blog, Liza Howard’s blog.

I am sure Liza is not at her peak fitness but she has the attitude and ability for anything to happen. Regardless of results, we wish her and all the athletes a great experience.

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David – EnduranceBuzz.com

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With help from the trail running gods or maybe just one person’s decision, tomorrow has been designated National Trail Running Day.

The purpose of this little known, rarely talked about day is to promote, celebrate, and experience the sport of Trail Running. For most of us, it will just be another Saturday run on the trails sharing some quality time with self or with fellow dirt loving friends.

I would like to offer this day as an opportunity to reflect and give thanks to all that surrounds your involvement in the sport. A few ideas come to mind:

• your body
• family
• the people in the sport (fellow runners, running clubs, race directors, volunteers)
• the trails
• the amazing planet we all share

Run, Play, Experience, Live.

Any trail running adventures this weekend?

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David – EnduranceBuzz.com

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