A warm run: 73-79 degrees, humid and sunny - good preparation for hot races. I had 3 Clifbloks at miles 4, 8, 12 and 16 and salt at miles 4, 10 and 16, too. (Sometimes I take S-Caps to prevent heat cramps that cause pain in my feet after long, hot runs.) I had to walk a bit today, but at least I finished! Average pace: 9:41. Post-run: chocolate milk.
Later, I'll snack on the Marathon Mom peanut butter granola bars I made out of 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 cup oats, 2 tablespoons wheat germ and 1/2 cup peanuts. My add-in: mini chocolate chips on top. Yum!
Oh wow! Those look GOOD! We are fresh out of honey, but maybe I need to go on a honey hunt. :)
ReplyDeleteNice work, Tina!
ReplyDeleteThose peanut butter bars sound great!
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ReplyDeleteYou inspire and amaze me. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteNice job! I bet that warm weather feels so good, I can only dream of the 70s right now. Those marathon bars sound yummy and I would have to go with your add in too :)
ReplyDeleteWe are going to make some of those delicious looking bars! M & M's might be going into ours. :-) Awesome 20 miler! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 20 mile run!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the 20-miler, that's a fantastic pace!
ReplyDeleteGreat, great, great!!! I've been trying to transition to Gu but I really do better on Shot Bloks. And what is better than a post run chocolate milk?? :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I love that oaty snack.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
My Running Shortz
When & where are you running? I really miss my long runs & would love to partner up sometimes if you are interested...
ReplyDeleteSounds fun! I run at Memorial Park.
DeleteThat's a very nice Houston mug!mine holds chocolate milk too!
ReplyDeleteAnd here I was, happy with my 10 mile run... well done Tina, one day I will also run this distance! I wish I could find Clifblocks here too, I had my first experience with energy gels yesterday and I'm not exactly enthusiastic about them...
ReplyDeleteTen miles is a loooong way to run! Stay happy! Maybe you can find Gu Chews, if you don't like gels.
Deletei gotta figure out the salt tabs since the warm temps are almost here... any tips? email me if you have time.
ReplyDeleteway to go on another 20 miler. one thing i have learned through your blog is to maintain with higher mileage long runs! you rock!!
Yeah, I like to keep doing the long runs - I think my body gets used to them and then I'm not as sore as I'd be if I weren't used to them.
DeleteI tend to take a salt tab every hour in the heat, but I think I've taken them every 30 minutes on a very humid and hot day. Also, I consider the other foods I'm taking in - and whether or not they have sodium in them.
Just wanted to add... The amount that I take is what is suggested in the directions on the S-caps bottle. Also, I think my overall diet tends to be low in sodium lately which may be a factor, too.
DeleteNice run! I'm a Clif Block gal myself.... I've never taken in the salt though.
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