[Fitness, Health and Happiness]

Thoughts of A Runner

• Despite having the most supportive family ever, I'm currently suffering from runner's guilt. A condition commonly associated with marathon training.
• I need to incorporate speed workouts into my existing training plan. [KEY: Without adding an additional running day!]

• I want to start a local group for Moms Run This Town. I'm running anyway and it will be a fun way to meet new people. Still waiting to find out the details of starting a group.
• I own about 2 dozen Nike running shorts and, except for the Nike running skirt and a recently purchased Asics running short, that is all I've ever run in. I'm ready for a change.
• My next virtual race is Hotter Than Hades Virtual Half Marathon. Cool!
• Lately, when I run I crave cold watermelon and/or grapes.
• I've run more trail races this year than ever before.

• I love the concept, "strong is the new skinny". I wish I could find a t-shirt.

• My next real-life race is Bob Ronker's 2011 Dirt Days Series, East Fork Lake Backpack Trail Race.

Runner or not what's on your mind this morning/today? 

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A Little More Than An Everyday Run!

Virtual races...my latest obsession! I love the idea that all over the country other, in this case, women are running the same race. Women I've never met. Women that share one thing, whether a passion or a new interest, running.

My first virtual race is Fuelbelt's 'Hydration Hustle' 5k. The race is hosted by Moms Run This Town (how can you go wrong with a name like that!) as part of their Virtual Insanity 5k - Virtual Race Series.

The stats:

When: July 4th
Where: Lakota East High School
What: Run 4 Liberty 5k
Temperature: start 68; finish 68 
Finish Time: as per the rules of the July Fuelbelt race (I really need a new Fuelbelt!) I won't share my time but I will say I beat my goal and set a new PR! Love that feeling :)

The photos:

Mothers Run This Town asked what do you do to hydrate? To stay cool during a run? Fortunately, for this race, the weather was perfect so staying hydrated was not difficult.
Typically, during summer training I do 2 things to manage hydration as much as possible, 1) early morning runs (the earlier the better) and 2) depending on the distance I run with a 2-bottle or 4-bottle Fuelbelt. It's the only way to be able to go the distance during the summer. And a tip, freeze the bottles overnight. The cold water is temporary because it melts so quickly, but while it lasts it is so refreshing!

So what's next on my virtual race calendar? Hotter Than Hades Virtual Half Marathon. 

 

 

(Photo: the trunk of my car for a Saturday long run 7-2-11)