10 Running Tidbits
| October 15, 2012 | Posted by Carrie under Running |
10 Running Tidbits
I saw this on my blogger friend Kyria’s blog over the weekend. I loved it and wanted to steal share it with you. By the way, Kyria ran the Nike Women’s Marathon yesterday, along with a whole slew of other amazing ladies. Congratulations to all of you.
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? I like Cliff Blocks, I like to be able to take one every few miles and spread them out. I recently bought some Honey Stinger Waffles, but have yet to try them.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? 10K – I’ve only raced that distance twice, it seems like a hard distance to find. It’s a perfect blend of speed and distance and isn’t enough to totally wipe me out for a weekend. I’ve never run longer than a half-marathon, so I can’t comment on a full or longer.
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? I usually run in capris, but will go to shorts when it’s hot for a long run or a race. I have a pair of compression shorts from Road Runner that I like and also a pair of compression capris from there. Both are comfy.
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? I’m a Nuun fan. I typically bring some along on runs longer than 8 miles, but almost always drink a glass when I get home after any distance. I’ve grabbed other drinks in races and not had a problem if it’s a small amount, but I’d rather not.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? I’m a whimp. I’d like somewhere in the middle – hey, I’m a So Cal girl and like my non-seasons. I really think I’d pick heat. That’s probably because I never have to deal with real heat or even much humidity living where I do. So, don’t make me move ever, please.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? I used to only run in Saucony, but now I have a pair of Brookes that I love. I still use my Saucony’s for cross training and walking and my Brookes for running. The Brookes have ample toe room and just make my feet happy. My Saucony’s are rather threadbare at the moment, I can’t wait to use up the Brookes a little more so they’re ready for cross training duty.
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Pre-long run meal is usually a banana with peanut butter, so I do the same for races. Sometimes I’ll have toast and nut butter at home and then bring a banana along for closer to the race. Post-race is 99% certain it will be pancakes.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? Normally I rest 1 day a week. I only run 3 days a week and do something else the other 3. There are weeks with 2 rest days, but then sometimes they’re very active rest days.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? It doesn’t always have to be music, but when I’m alone I have something plugging away in my ears. When I first started running longer distances, I listened to audio books and would only allow myself to listen to them when running, so I’d motivate to run. Now I go for podcasts more often than music. During a race – it’s always music.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? I’d really say all of the above. I run to set goals for myself and reach for them. I also like that it keeps me on task as far as taking care of my body – in all aspects.
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I like 10ks too, but they seem to be harder to find than the other distances:)
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I know. We need to start a trend, fewer half-marathons, more 10K’s.
Fun! I have Honey Stinger Waffles sitting here but have not yet tried either.
I’ve never heard anything bad about Honey Stinger Waffles – I’m not sure when I’m going to be able to try them… but I really want to.
These are fun posts! Love the Tommie Copper ankle sleeve!
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Thanks! I love my Tommie Copper sleeve, it’s kept the cyst that’s hiding in my ankle very quiet.
I voted for you, Carrie! I’ll vote for you again today. I’m on there too… it would be fun to all be in it together.
Like you, I’m a wimp with weather- I don’t like the heat or the cold! I think the 10k is probably one of my favorite distances too, but my last one I went out too fast and it was brutally hot so I’m having a hard time getting past those memories!
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Thanks! I haven’t been on to vote yet – will go there now.
I think most races need a few days of decompressing to get over the pain until you’re ready to do it again. Kind of like childbirth, right?
omg I love this! I’m totally going to steal it
I’ve never tried Nuun, but I’m very intrigued!
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Nuun is great. I’ve really learned to enjoy it over any other drink. Looking forward to reading your answers…
So much fun! I’m going to steal it if you don’t mind.
I haven’t tried a 10K but I definitely want to. They are hard to find around here, too!
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I agree fun post! I too love Brookes and Saucony’s for running!
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Glad you enjoyed it.
this was fun!!! i totally agreed with you on the last thing…all those things and so many more are GREAT about running:)
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There are so many reasons why running is awesome. There are also many reasons why it sucks – I was totally laughing today when I passed a guy running wearing the “Running Sucks” shirt. I love that one. Thankfully I think the awesome list is longer than the sucky list.
I love these surveys and getting to find out more about runners. That’s awesome you’ve ran so much, my goal is to be able to work up to a 10 k and eventually to do one half marathon. That would be awesome!
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What a great goal. The training for a half marathon is awesome – you can do it!
Carrie we have a lot in common. Honey Stinger waffles are awesome! They’re the only thing I’ve found that tastes good, fits in my iFitness belt and isn’t too sweet.
I never thought I would say this but I rarely run with music. I’m not even sure what made me stop.
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I still get all anxious listening to my breathing when I don’t have music. I’m so impressed that you run without it.
It’s fun to learn all these new things about you! I love the honey stinger waffle; it’s like a cookie! However, I don’t usually use it during a run, maybe it’s better for biking or longer endurance races where you need a higher calorie count (they are almost 200 I think). I am the same as you with the music; I listen to podcasts when running alone, but never during a race. For races, it’s always music.
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I think that’s why I haven’t tried the waffle, I just don’t think I need that many calories at one time. Maybe I’ll get there.
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