Sunday, July 29, 2012

Quote of the week

Just do the best with what you have, and you'll soon be doing it better.

Gil Hodges, American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Quote of the Week

Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.

George Sheehan

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Help Support OVHS Cross Country by Shopping at Amazon.com

Chances are you buy something from Amazon.com from time to time.  If you go to their website by following our link, a small percentage of your purchase will be given back to OVHS XC.  It's that easy!  Just click on the link to the right and do your shopping like normal.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Healthy meals for after exercise


September 01, 2009|By Dana Angelo White
 
What you eat after a workout matters!

No matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow up with meals that combine protein, which helps your muscles recover, and carbohydrates, which replenish energy stores. For best results, eat within 30 to 60 minutes after exercise, when muscles are most receptive. During this window, an increase in enzyme activity makes the body more efficient at storing glucose for energy and building protein in fatigued muscles.