Since I have temporarily lost the ability to compose a single thought at length, I'm reverting to bullet points.
- I've been mired in little meetings and other things these past few days. Ordering equipment, sitting in on meetings about how to incorporate video into curriculum, blah, blah, blah. I fully expect to work on my stuff the day before classes.
- I signed up for Twitter, though I have no idea why. I can't imagine anyone would want to know what I'm doing between blog postings, but maybe it'll grow on me. Just one more thing for me to be unproductive at work and at home. Besides, wouldn't you want to know my thoughts within my thoughts. Mind blowing!
- I have an issue with Runners World this month. Specifically, the article about what to do after a long run. I like how they figure we have hours to kill after our long run. 30 minute ice bath, 15 - 30 minute nap, couple snacks. Really? I don't think my kids or beloved wife would let that happen. Another example of RW thinking that my entire life is dedicated to running. I like the 'zine, I really do. I usually plow through it in one or 2 sittings. Lets just throw a dash of reality in there.
- So I've bought 2 GUs, 1 Cliff Shot, and something with Hammer in the title. I'm going to try this carbs on the run this weekend. Now all I need to be concerned with is hydration. I've had the following suggestions: - 1) buy a fuel belt (seems to me there'd be too much sloshing around and chafing) 2) plant H2O bottles along the route before you run (I get up at 5am to run. I ain't planting bottles). 3) run a route that has drinking fountains (that means I'd have to get in my car and drive somewhere to run. An unusual concept for me.)
- I think #3 may be an option.
- Woo hoo! My department head, who was a 3-time state champion cross country runner, is going to lend me one of her fuel belts. A test run to see if it works for me. She also has a Camelback, so I might try that, too. I don't know how crazy I'd be wearing a backpack full of water while running, but who knows?
- I'm going to give props to my local running store, Peak Performance. Hands down, the most helpful retail people I've ever dealt with.
Well, time for another meeting. This one has something to do with proper use of our laptops. Hmmmm......
14 comments:
You're getting closer to caving in and signing up. I can feel it.
Succumb to peer pressure. Just do it... ;)
I LMAO at that part in RW also. PUuuuuullleeeezzzee people, you think I'm EVER going to get a nap in with a husband and kids HAHAHA
I take the uber-cushy way out and get my husband to go along with me to hold my fluid and Gu. He rides his bike next to me. He's my Personal Support Crew!
Otherwise, I wear a large CamelBak waist pack. Yeah, there's a bit of sloshing but it becomes white noise after a while. And if I cinch it down tight enough it doesn't budge.
Ughhhhh misleading titles like that shouldn't be allowed! Sign up for the MARATHON!!!
Also, do you live near any gas stations or stores? You could also carry a few bucks and buy water/drinks. I did that on a run in Boston once.
I run a route with water fountains! Really wonderful but they are turned off in the winter months! Hey, we still need to drink in the cold weather don't we??
I use a fuel belt and Id have to say it really doesnt slosh and I have never chafed once due to it. The slohsing would vary on how much bounce you have in your stride
I am a plant the water bottle gal. It takes an extra few minutes, but it is so worth it. I can't stand carrying stuff. The only other thing I have done is ask my friends/neighbors to leave them in their mailbox along the route the night before.
You have done it. You have cated a little fear in my mind. As a high school principal I have to hold meetings before school starts. Next week is the week back for teachers. Good to know, I only conduct ONE mandatory meeting of about 45 minutes. As for the water thing: I tried leaving bottles along the route and they DISAPPEARED before I could pick them up....the worst RUN of my life. Never going to do that again.
I'm stuck in meetings all this week too.
Today: How to use email.
OMG are you freaking kidding me?
I don't care for fuel belts. They tug at your waist the whole time. Plus, most medium to larger marathons (and some smalls) have plenty of water on the route (except Chicago '07 of course). For training runs, I just keep making loops back to my front door for water.
I wonder what you are thinking right now. I need a Twitter update.
An ice bath? nap!! Ha!! As far as my family is concerned, the long run is more than enough 'me time' for the day!
How about handheld water bottles? I've never tried them, but they look kinda cool!
I just requested to follow you on Twitter!
I don't have a family to worry about and I still wouldn't be able to fit all that stuff in the RW recommends...please I've got other crap to do haha
Everyone needs different replacement gels. Personally, I can't do GU anymore. Too much sugar. Makes me pukey.
I tried the Camelbak today. Eh. I think there are some that are specially designed for running, which might not bounce around so much. The sloshing was fine - just the bouncing and chafing I have problems with.
But seriously, who has time for an ice bath, and a nap, and refueling after a run? I have to get to work!
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