As strange as it sounds, I went on a quick 12 mile run this morning. A few weeks ago that would have been considered a really long run but as I've sandwiched this one between a 16, 18 and 20 miler I savored this relatively short one this morning.
I've been trying out some mid-run "fueling" in preparation for the longer distances. Runs over 90 minutes mid-run nourishment, so I'm looking for the best combination of food/drink for the race. I find gels easiest... I don't get hungry while running and Larabars/PowerBars/etc. just don't settle with me very well. I found some jellybeans that are good, but they seem like they are full of sugar (which makes me thirsty). The key is to find something that works and makes you feel good - some of the stuff I've tried isn't easy to digest, and that's the last thing I want to worry about. I'm also going to phase in a new pair of running shoes - shoes last about 6 months and/or 300-400 miles,and since the race is 42 days away, it's a good time to break in the new pair.
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