What exactly are swim clinic
May 31, 2012 Posted by
AthleticFoodie Swim Clinics are a unique chance for Garrett to reach back into the swimming community and work with today’s young swimmers. Specifically tailored to the host community/team, Garrett works directly with swimmers from kindergarten up through high school, sharing his personal story and techniques for improving every child’s swimming experience. A typical clinic goes something like this: -Garrett starts with his personal story. His dreams, experiences swimming as a kid, in college, and for [...]
Awards & Honors
May 31, 2012 Posted by
ESPY Awards Best Moment – 2009 Golden Goggle Awards Best Relay – 2008 University of Texas Swimming & Diving MVP – 2005-2007 Freshman Newcomer of the Year Award – 2003 NCAA Big 12 Conference Swimmer of the Year – 2005-2007 Sullivan Award Finalist – 2009 Texas Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness & Sport 2009-present
Accomplishments in the Water
May 31, 2012 Posted by
Olympic Team Member – Team USA 2008 – Double Gold Medalist – Beijing, China World Championship Team Member 2011 – Gold & Bronze Medalist – Shanghai, China 2010 – Gold & Silver Medalist – Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2009 – Gold Medalist – Rome, Italy 2007 – Gold Medalist – Melbourne, Australia 2005 – Gold Medalist – Montreal, Canada National Champion – USA 2011 – USA Nationals – Palo Alto, [...]
Featured press
May 30, 2012 Posted by
Food & Wine “An Olympic Athlete’s Healthy Recipes” – 09, 2012 FoodRepublic “Olympic Gold Medalist Garrett Weber-Gale Once De-Seeded 10,000 Rosehip Berries”- 2012 USA Today Feature “Swimmer Garrett Weber-Gale dives into kitchen, nutrition”- 06, 2012 Bon Appetit “What’s Harder: Winning the Olympics or Working at Noma?”- 2012 Bloomberg “Scene Last Night: Chefs Bouley, Humm Cook With Olympic Swimmer”- 2012 Sports Illustrated “Garrett Weber-Gale Combines Two Passions: Swimming and Cooking” – [...]
Build Your Immune System with Food
May 30, 2012 Posted by 2 Comments
Immunity, simply defined, is the body’s “ability to protect itself from viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing entities.” (Silverthorn, 2007) I believe one of the ways to enjoy life to the fullest is by being as healthy and sickness-free as possible. Think about the times that you’ve been sick…how did you feel? How did it affect your daily pattern of life? How about your mood or willingness to be active and [...]
Lamb Chop Potato Gratin with Caramelized Onion, Wild Mushrooms, and Herbs
May 26, 2012 Posted by
Makes four servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbs canola oil 2 Sweet Onions, sliced thin 5 tsp lamb jus, buy the prepackaged jus at Central Market 3/4 lb yellow oyster mushrooms 4 lamb chops 2tbs extra virgin olive oil 7 medium sized red potatoes 3 bay leaves 3 sprigs thyme Parchment paper. 10 inch baking pan (circular) Directions: Add Canola oil to a pot at medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onion [...]
Escalope of Salmon in Light Cream with White Wine and Sorrel
May 26, 2012 Posted by
Makes four servings 2 Salmon Filets of about 6-8oz in size 2tbs extra virgin olive oil 4tbs shallot, finely minced 4tbs white wine (Sauvignon) 2tbs dry Vermouth 1 cup rice milk original classic flavor (Very successful and healthy substitution.) 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (Way less than classic prep.) 8 Sorrell leaves, finely sliced Directions: Add oil to a pan on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add finely minced [...]
Butternut Squash Soup Infused with Almond
May 26, 2012 Posted by
Makes 6 ½ to 7 cups Ingredients: 3 1/2lbs butternut squash 3 cups rice milk 3tbs marzipan Directions: Cut butternut squash in half the long way and scoop out seeds and guts. Place butternut squash on a baking pan and cover flesh with aluminum foil. Roast in the oven at 375F for one hour, or until tender. Scoop flesh of butternut squash out of skin and put in a blender. [...]
Cooking classes taught
May 26, 2012 Posted by
Whole Foods 2012 – AthleticFoodie-Healthy Twists on Classics Lake Austin Spa 2012 – Fuel for Life & Fitness UT Swimmers 2012 – Freshmen Class Eat Healthy Dinners Central Market 2011 – Healthy Food as Fuel for Fitness 2010 – French Inspired Meals