What exactly do I think about when I’m running? I don’t have a clue.” ~ Haruki Murakami
Saturday’s are long run days and I’ve just gotten to the point where the time feels like it’s beginning to get long(ish), however… the distance is not so distant. This is probably where I should begin to think about fueling and hydrating during my run. I tried my first gel this past Saturday. Went with Ucan’s Orange Mango Edge Energy Gel (because I ordered some samples from them) at mile 2 of my 5 mile run. I have no complaints. I could definitely see this one in my rotation (once I need a rotation). Currently using Nathan’s ExoDraw 2.0 Handheld 18oz water bottle. I’m contemplating a running vest, but that’s as far as I’ve gotten. I don’t think I’ll need it during the race so waiting to see if it will be beneficial during training before I spend the money.
And… I signed up for this marathon fully intending that it would be my only marathon. But #runnertok is making me think I should probably do one more. From what I can tell there will be none of the fun marathon hoopla for this race and I think I want hoopla. But I should probably get through number one before I start planning number two.
A Heart for Hard Things 