When I first got the Clean Bottle Runner, I was slightly concerned… simply because of the fact that I’ve been using the Amphipod handheld bottles for running for a long time. Those bottles have a slimmer profile and this one is more round. But truthfully… that shape change didn’t bother …
I just got this pack and took it out for a 12-miler and now I am wondering why I wasted so much time with hydration packs strapped around my waist. This was awesome. First, the technical points from the company: Built with women’s specific shoulder straps and torso length …
For the past month I have been using an Amphipod Hydraform Handheldwater bottle for my shorter mid-week runs. It’s nice that I don’t have to have a belt strapped around my waist for these runs, because that just contributes to the wet and sweaty feel at the end of a …
Last night we had a Nutrition Clinic sponsored by TNT. The speaker was a guy who is a Registered Dietitian and is one of the only certified sports-nutritionists in the area. It was kind of interesting to hear his perspective on things. Many of the items didn’t feel like they …
I saw an article online today about the nation’s sweatiest cities. Las Vegas ranked as number 2 on the list. That would certainly seem appropriate with my latest runs. Tuesday’s run was in the evening hours outside and I once again ended up with a lovely salt crusting in my …
This morning we met for our second group run, 6 miles this time. We met on the opposite side of town from where I live, nearly a whole marathon’s distance from my home. But we got to run on a trail the whole time! It’s nice to not have the …
This morning I tried a couple new techniques in my training. 1. I set two alarms, one at 4 AM and one at 5 AM. When the alarm went off at 4 I took my thyroid pill and then went back to sleep until 5:00. Well, that was the theory. …
I’m still trying to figure out how to properly fuel myself before running. I need to get my runs done early in the morning (5:00 AM), so I can beat the heat. I’m also supposed to take my Synthroid in the morning, on an empty stomach and waiting an hour …