Friday, December 17, 2010

Shoes and such!

http://www.runningandrambling.com/2010/12/new-balance-mt101-giveaway.html

This was just a way to nod to Running and Rambling.  A great source for runners, especially those considering the move to minimilist running.  Oh, and I get a chance to win these killer shoes.  YES!

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Back in the Saddle

Recovery was nice, but being on the trail is so much better.

Went out for 20 miles this morning.  Kept a good pace, and brought some new stuff along for the ride.  Got myself a new skullcap, and yes, it's sweat-wicking.  Also, I recently won a sampler pack of the new formula Cliff Shots, THEY KICK SOOO MUCH ASS!  They've definately improved on a good thing.  I brought along vanilla, mocha(+caf), chocolate, citrus(+caf), razz, double expresso(+caf), and chocolate cherry(+caf).  The vanilla and mocha weren't so hot, to me, they're just a bit too rich.  Out of the batch, so far, my new personal favorites are citrus and chocolate cherry, not just for the caffeine factor, but the flavor.  I could probably sit and put down a handful of the citrus alone.

Also picked up some Nuun tablets.  Just mix a few with each refill of the Camelbak bladder and I've got some pretty potent eletrolyte replacement on me.  One less thing to worry about, though I still took my pills and put down some coconut water, just because I like the taste.

GI complications reared it's head again, but I think I've pinpointed the cause before it got out of hand.  I'm putting too much protein in my system and not enough fluid.  Next weekend I'll go for another long run and just bring gel shots and only have a protein shake for breakfast.  Once out on the trails, no more shakes.

Damn it's good to be back on my feet.