Week 18 – Texas

As we run, we become.” – Amby Burfoot

Headed to Texas this week to visit my parents. Was thinking runs would be fun and easy due to the 6500 foot decrease in altitude, but the 30 degree increase in temperature took care of that optimistic foolishness.

The trip started out a bit rough – 7 delays, 2 rebookings and I arrived at D/FW 24 hours later than planned. That airport is so unreliable, but that’s just the type of relationship I have with D/FW.

Had a great visit and if you happen to live in the area and have not visited The National Medal of Honor Museum you should check it out. I highly recommend it.

The runs I did while in Texas were good. Not as easy as I was hoping, but very doable. My long run this week was 6 miles, I did get really warm during it. The gels I tried were

1. Amack Drink Gel Strawberry and it was alright. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it.
2. Chocolate Edge. It was a lot like chocolate icing in taste and texture. I had this late in my run and I can’t say I’ve ever wanted chocolate icing when I was super hot and sweaty.