Humans have evolved as persistence hunting runners and cooperative animals. This is why we are now the most evolved species on Earth. And this is why the key to our happy and sustainable future on Earth depends on how we use persistence, cooperation, gentleness, and, of course, running.

Gentle Running and Living

by Dr Patrick Salmon, PharmD, PhD

Member of the Barefoot Runners Society

Founding Member of the Tarahumara Spirit   

Be gentle

to yourself

and others!

“Life is hard enough to add extra suffering to it”. We propose here a way to build a stronger, healthier and happier self through gentle running. Then, this “ascetic hedonism” can be translated into several aspects of life, to humbly contribute to a better world.

Salmon with roasted Pineapple

Rice in Coconut Milk with Green Tea

Ingredients

• For 4 persons

• 4 5- to 6-ounce wild-caught salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• zest and juice of 2 limes
• 1 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into rings
• 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
• 1 small jalapeno, seeds and core removed, and finely minced
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 small bunch scallions, chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• Green Tea Coconut Rice

• 2 cups brown jasmine rice
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 green tea bag

Recipe

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Sprinkle both sides of salmon fillets with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
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• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
• In the meantime, heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan (you can also use a cast-iron skillet heated to medium-high on the stove top).
• Brush both sides of pineapple rings with sunflower oil, and place on grill or in skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until caramelized.
• Carefully turn rings over and cook on other side for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine grilled pineapple with jalapeno, grated garlic, scallions lime juice and cilantro.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika, and stir.
• Serve the pineapple salsa on top of the salmon.

• In a large pot, bring water, coconut milk and green tea bag (tie green tea bag to the side of the pot for easy removal later) to a boil.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add jasmine rice and bring back to a boil.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to a low simmer.
• Cook for 40 minutes.
• Remove rice from heat with the lid on, and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove green tea bag, and fluff rice with a fork.

Total Recovery from a long effort

Proteins, omega-3, fibers, fast and long-lasting carbs, vitamines, anti-oxydants, bromelain, etc