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The Freegan Foragers Guide to Prospect Park

A rare foodie freegan, Zaac Chaves says no to day-old dumpster donuts and yes to all things wild and nutritious. For dinner in his corner of Brooklyn: stinging nettles, mulberries, hazelnuts, and morel mushrooms, all found foraging in Prospect Park. Need evidence that free can be delicious and nutritious? Our friends over at Well + Good NYC got Zaac to divulge his recipe for a rich artichoke stew (his version, made with 100% foraged ingredients). 

The Feralicious Challenge may be over, but wild eating goes on. So attention, all you untamed Brooklynites: Zaac leads regular Prospect Park foraging tours/expeditions, and the next one is this Saturday. Details after the jump. (Reminder, Manhattanites: Central Park foraging tours with Wildman Steve Brill go down all summer long).

New York

Home Stretch

On Going Feral

"I worked out EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. in March. Every day. That's awesome....It's awesome that I feel this in shape this early in the season...This year I am SO READY for whatever race you throw my way....RAWR! Onward, challengers! Bare your teeth and conquer!" — librarianjess, today, 2:06 P.M.

Afternoon Stretch

Just Checked Out The Home Page For The Challenge...

"...and over TWO THOUSAND workouts were registered?!?! Am I the only one who finds that number totally MIND-BLOWING?!? Boy, if that's not concrete evidence that we rock, I don't know what is! Here's my (Brad Pitt-esque, treadmilling) fist-pump in your honor, my Feral Family!" —rahree, today, 10:10 A.M.

Progress Reports

Day 15 Feral Victory

"Yes. I went out — in public — even ran back through INDEPENDENCE MALL one of the busiest tourist sites in the USA in leggings and nothing hanging down over my thighs. That my friends is more than improvement. That is 25 years of crippling self consciousness defeated - at least for one afternoon. "

~ Butwhatifido, Today, 3:40 P.M.

Onward challengers! 

Home Stretch

RRRowr (Starting to Get the Hang of Feral)

"Four miles of one foot after the other jogging. No watch, no ipod, no keys. Just heart, legs, lungs." — prairieportia, today, 2:58 P.M.

Workout

backlogging 2

yesterday, i decided only to pursue the pullup/dip component of feralicious, so i went to see what i could do.

i found out i can do reps of each with only 60 lb of assistance instead of 70. i need at least 40 of assistance to pull-up at all. this is encouraging!

hopped on the arc trainer and did the "strength" program on level 9 for 40 min.

Workout

rough workout

i almost think this workout shouldn't even count because i was so dead

working in the icu is taking its toll...12 hour days with a 45 minute commute to the gym after. at least it only takes 25 to get there in the a.m. because i leave before rush hour starts (at 5:15 a.m.!). also, i'm kind of sick, which hasn't stopped me till today.

eat wild #1

i'm trying to figure out if eating a lot of something i cooked (i.e., multiple meals of the same stew) counts for eat wild. does anyone know?

Workout

Sunrise Salutations

This morning I ran three miles on treadmill (I have to work on getting outside sometime. Is the park clear of snow? Maybe I can do a long run there this weekend...). After that I did an awesome yoga class at Crunch, Union Square with Amrit. It had been a while since I'd been to yoga and I really enjoyed it. Then I got some fresh squeezed juice for breakfast.

Featured Body

A (Hot) Wild Beast in 31 Days

Every week, we're highlighting one of the great minds and bodies in our Social Workout community. This week's "Featured Body," one of our Love Challenge stars, Angelino and soccer lover: ADRIANA. Look for her workouts on the homepage all week.

Monday morning.  First day of the month, first day of the week.  Clean palette, fresh start, anything can happen.  I like these days because it almost feels like New Years again.  Well, in addition to the challenge being 31 days, I have exactly 31 days left to live in Los Angeles.  I say this with both a heavy heart and a smile on my face because i LOVE LA, everything about it, and vow to take advantage of the city every single day.

Some call outs for my month transformation into becoming a wild and crazy beast...

Los Angeles