I’m thrilled to have been asked by good friend, world-class athlete, nutritional expert, and Mother-extraordinaire Izzie Brown to contribute photographs to the just released BOAT HOUSE ROW COOKBOOK. Since Izzie is a Registered Dietician with a Masters in Exercise Science, this collection of more than 100 recipes is a must have for athletes of all flavors–and all the more for Philly natives, since the recipes come from our local rowers themselves. The recipes run the gamut, from hearty post workout breakfasts to light fare to help an athlete make weight, from vegan and veggie entrees to whole team affairs.
There’s far more than healthy food to this story: Izzie’s lifelong affair with Philly’s rowing scene resonates throughout her history of Boat House Row–as does her appreciation of one of her sport’s most beloved figures, Fred Duling. Duling, three time National Team member and winner of too many age group competitions to count, has been a fixture on Boathouse Row for decades. He has been friend, mentor, surrogate father, you name it, to hundreds of athletes over the years. Last Holiday Season, while decorating the Christmas tree at the Malta Boathouse for the umpteenth time, Fred took a tumble off a ladder. He was found unconscious, with multiple injuries–including 4 fractures in his Cervical Spine.
This inspiring piece about Fred by longtime Runners World Editor Amby Burfoot is included in the book and gives a sense of the man. Needless to say, Fred has a long hard road ahead, but his “bad-ass” spirit remains as strong as ever.
All proceeds from sales of the book go to support the Fred Duling Rehabilitation Fund. If you buy it now, here, $15 from the $22.95 cover price go directly to Fred.
Tasty, Nutritious Recipes. Local History. Assisting an Icon. What could be better than that?
