I found this yesterday and filled it out. I love talking about running and this was a perfect way to do it! Plus I'm working today and I knew there wouldn't be anything too interesting to blog about. Which was true - I took a nap. Paperwork. woohoo.
From the Blog: The Hungry Runner Girl
Janae at HRG posted a quiz today and I thought that I would share it.
(I ran the Wasatch Back with her hubby and it is one of my favorite running blogs)
1. FUEL: Honey stinger goo. Sometimes the jelly beans. Working towards a more natural fueling with Trader Joes fruit sauce Crushers or make my own natural goo. If all else fails, a banana.
2. Race Length: LOVE relays and half marathons. My addiction to Relay's is obvious.
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts when it's hot and capri's when it's cool. My long Nike cold pants when it's freezing. I haven't found a running skirt I like. I don't like the compression shorts - they aren't complimentary to my figure..
4. Sports Drink: NUUN. I use No-Xplode pre-workout on occasion. Lots and lots of water.
5. Running Temperatures: Perfect fall or spring coolness.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony. Love the low heel drop.
7. Pre-race meal: Protein drink, banana and just before I start I have a Crusher or two.
8. Rest Days: I run about 3-4 days a week. Cross train with pilates/TRX or barre class the other days. Usually only 1 day a week without any exercise.
9. Music: I love having it! I love making a playlist for each race with my favorites at the time.
10. #1 reason for running: I am addicted. I started just for fun and the joke is on me. I love racing, relays and I love how fit it has made me and is keeping me as I age.
What are your answers to these questions?
Do you have anything you do/eat/wear when you are running that you feel very passionate about?
Blog on..................
I like doing these things, here are my answers...
ReplyDelete1. FUEL: jelly beans, Power Bar chews and gatorade. Will probably change as I get through my marathon training and need more...
2. Race Length: half marathons are my favourite. Still a challenge but not so much you have to give up all your spare time to train
3. Workout Bottoms: usually shorts/capris, skirts/capris for races and tights and a skirt in winter
4. Sports Drink: gatorade but need some new suggestions. Love the taste of nuun but it doesn't sit well in my tummy when I run. boo.
5. Running Temperatures: winter, spring, rain...just not hot!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Always Mizuno.
7. Pre-race meal: peanut butter and jam and sometimes a banana, lots of water
8. Rest Days: run 5 days per week, pilates once per week and I try to do barre once a week as well
9. Music: Always run with it, adds a soundtrack to the awesomeness that running can be.
10. #1 reason for running: Running keeps me in shape and helps me manage my back pain. I feel strong and confident and sometimes as a stay at home mom running feels like the only thing I can truly control. With running you always get back what you put in. With toddlers, not so much! :o)
Great list! I posted mine today as well :)
ReplyDelete1. Fuel: Larabars, lunchmeat, and Honey Stinger Products (chews and gels). Ultragen orange-cream for post-workout.
ReplyDelete2. Race Length: 50k, but I love my 8-10 mile easy training runs.
3. Workout Bottoms: running skirt. I have a patagonia one that I absolutely love, but I have several by "Running Skirts" that are super cute. My orange one is my favorite, and I wear it when I run the roads. It turns heads.
4. Sports Drink: nuun. I used to have a lot of stomach problems before I found nuun. It keeps me from bloating on super long runs, and I don't cramp. I can't do Salt Stick or other e-caps because they will make my stomach cramp.
5. Running Temperature: 40 degrees, 4 inches of fresh snow on the ground.
6. Running Shoe Brand: Hoka One One
7. Pre-race meal (night before): cheeseburger and fries. Milkshake.
8. Rest Days: Monday. 4 days easy running, one day intervals, and one day long-run (20+).
9. Music: yes, please. My playlist is called "Run Honey Run" after a song by Morcheeba. I love Mumford and Sons and Crooked Still.
10. #1 Reason for running: I feel empty without it. I have met so many great people through running, and I love seeing them at events (racing or volunteering). We have a close-knit ultra-community in SLC and it's very supportive. I love running with my dogs. The joy they have for life makes me happy.