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Smoothie. Doesn't that word just roll off the tongue nicely? The smoothie has to be one of the greatest inventions (or accidents) in the world of food. But for the runner, it can be one of our best friends. A smoothie can be the perfect recovery food after a long run, provide fuel before a workout and offer a quick and nutritious meal on the go. CJ Has Been a Big Fan of Smoothies For YearsNot only are there endless combinations that taste great, but these same combinations can do wonders for your health. In every smoothie CJ makes, at least one fruit is listed in the ingredients. Some will have more. But in his humble opinion, when you remove fruit, you no longer have a smoothie on your hands.What You'll Get: Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Smoothie PrepWhat To Eat Before The Run8 Pre-Run Fuel Smoothie RecipesWhat To Eat After The Run8 Post-Run Recovery Smoothie RecipesFinding Your Ideal (Racing) Weight8 Raw Green Smoothie Recipes8 Healthy Dessert Smoothie RecipesPlus, a special bonuses at the end CJ looks forward to exploring the world of smoothies with you as we seek to give our bodies what they truly crave both before and after a run.

No matter the sport, everyone has to start somewhere. The simple sport of running is no different. Running came natural to us as kids but for various reasons, many of us gave it up at some point.In Starting Off on the Right Foot, best-selling author CJ Hitz (Smoothies For Runners) shares some of the valuable information he's learned along the way since picking up running again in 2008. After running in the 1989 State Cross Country meet in Eugene, Oregon as a high schoolsophomore, CJ gave up running for nearly 20 years before being drawn back into the sport.In this book geared toward those new to running and those coming back after years away, readers will learn about... *Why nutrition is important *Pre-run nutrition tips *Post-run nutrition tips *Running to lose weight *The importance of fruit & veggies *The importance of the long run *Incorporating hills and speed into training *Dehydration *Running shoes and racing flats *Valuable things learned by several elite runners *Some of CJ's lessons learned (the hard way) *And moreAs you begin this adventure of running, this little book will serve as a guide to help you enjoy this wonderful sport for years to come.Let's start things off on the right foot

Living A Life of Generosity* Do you want to live a life of generosity?* Do you want your life to be a blessing to others?* Do you want to have a giving spirit that overflows from a heart that is fully trusting in God as provider?If so, consider embarking on this 21 Days of Generosity through this short but powerful book.What to Expect On Each Day of the Challenge: * Read the author's personal stories, struggles and reflections.* Read at least one scripture and one quote about generosity.* Apply one or more personal application steps.Over the course of these next 21 days, you will be challenged to be more generous with your money, time, talents and, finally, your love for God and others. It's a chance to allow the Lord to sharpen your "generosity senses" and be more tuned into His frequency.Will You Join the Challenge?What about you? Join us in this 21 Days of Generosity Challenge and allow God to fully use your time, talents and financial resources

Are you living a life of generosity? Do you have a desire to be a tool in God's hands to bless others?Generosity is a powerful word.Webster's Dictionary defines it as "the quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish; the quality of being generous; especially: willingness to give money and other valuable things to others."Generosity can come in many forms including time, money, attention, service, or simply a kind word or compliment. Ultimately, the motive behind it is what's truly important.In this book you will read 21 real stories of generosity from ordinary, everyday people like yourself. Some of the stories focus on being on the giving side while other stories revolve around being the recipient.Ultimately, we hope and pray that God uses these stories to inspire and encourage you to be more generous with your time, treasure and talent. That by reading this book, you might find yourself drawing closer to Jesus, the Author and Orchestrator of generosity.Join us in this journey of living a life of generosity

More Smoothie Love From the author of the original Smoothies For Runners book comes this version 2.0 with more delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes.In Smoothies For Runners 2.0, you will enjoy 24 more new and exciting recipes that are packed full of healthy nutrients to aid runners at all levels. Along with a description for each recipe, you'll also find a "Training Tip" that corresponds to the name of each smoothie.Even though the book title is geared toward runners, endurance athletes from cyclists to triathletes will find this book helpful. In fact, anyone who wants to take their nutritional quality to another level will benefit from this resource.If you were a fan of CJ's first book, you're going to love this latest addition to the smoothie family. Along with your taste buds being delighted, your body will thank you in the form of improved performance and increased recovery.Ready for more adventures in Smoothie Land? Let the blending begin CJ Hitz is the author of numerous books including Smoothies For Runners and Starting Off On the Right Foot: A Beginner's Guide to Running Well. He's a USATF Level 1 Certified running coach who helps runners of all levels squeeze out their full potential at any distance. To find out more, visit www.TrainWellRaceWell.comHe is also a competitive masters runner in road, trail and mountain races around the country who enjoys experimenting with his own body in order to help the runners he coaches.CJ and his wife Shelley reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado where they are spoiled beyond measure with mountains, sunshine and trails.

Do you desire to have a heart for prayer?Psalms 27:8 says, "My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming."Our Father God longs for his children to spend time with him. Having a heart for prayer is simply having a heart for relationship. When we enjoy being with someone, we find ourselves lingering in their presence. One cup of coffee turns into two and before we know it, we lose track of time.That's the way it can be when we linger with our Abba Father. He's never in a hurry to leave and never grows impatient in waiting for us. He's always excited when his children come running into his arms without prodding. Prayer is the proof that we're relying on Father God. When we come to him in prayer, we're saying, I love You.I need You.I want to be with You.My hope is that each of these 21 days help whet your appetite to enjoy a lifetime of sweet prayer with your heavenly Father. May you find yourself agreeing with David in Psalms 34:8,"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him "

Do you desire to encounter Jesus?When we "encounter" something, we are coming face-to-face with it.In Luke 24, we see an interesting encounter between the resurrected Jesus and two of his followers as they were walking from Jerusalem to the town of Emmaus. Luke tells us that "Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them" (Luke 24:15).By the end of this encounter, these two travelers were left amazed as they realized they had been with Jesus himself, "Didn't our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:32)It's my hope that over these next twenty-one days, we'll notice our own hearts burning within us as we walk with Jesus. Perhaps we'll find ourselves having a deeper desire to draw closer to the Son as we encounter Him in unexpected ways.