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| Wednesday's Fuel: Honey Stinger Chews |
There was one other little problem. After a while I had a headache. I noticed that my earplugs were tightly tucked beneath my head visor strap, where I keep them when they aren't in my ears. I pulled them out from my visor and felt better right away. Maybe it was a coincidence or maybe not.
I weighed myself before and after the run and was surprised that I lost a little more than 3% of my weight even though I drank as much as I wanted every 2 miles up to the 10 mile mark and maybe every mile afterwards. I've heard losing more than 2% isn't good.
I ate some Nutrigrain bars and then a Gu gel before I ran. During the run, I ate a Gu gel at miles 4 and 8. I'd like to try eating more gels on the run - one every 4 miles since sometimes I eat one every 5 miles and get pretty tired towards the end of my run.
Cooler weather is expected Monday. Can't wait!
When I am running well I am happy, and when I am happy I run well. - Ian Thompson, British marathoner
And when I am finished with a long, difficult run, I am happy. - Tina : )
I love energy Stinger, it's like eating candy :).
ReplyDeleteSorry you had such a difficult run - that weather wasn't helping any at all....if you lose that much weight on a shorter long run, then it has to be very hot and sweaty. But you did it!! Glad you got that done and under your belt! You're on the home-stretch now - woohoo!!
Hi Jill! Yes, they're just like candy! And no getting stuck in my teeth!
ReplyDeleteMonday, I hope to run long. Then it's taper time!
Boo to the hot weather. You made your race fuel look so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI need to try the Stigers. I use Clif Shot Blocks but y'all seem to love those Stingers! Sorry for the heat - it can really take it out of you. Whew!
ReplyDeletei love those quotes at the end!! yours especially!
ReplyDeletewell done tina! i understand the HOT runs through and through!