When I started training for my first half marathon, I was slightly resistant to the idea of using gels. They just seemed so messy, especially for a person like myself who can’t go a day without spilling coffee. But the alternative just didn’t work for me: real food sources digested too slowly or had a little bit too much fiber for my stomach, chews were difficult for me to chew while running at race pace, and I didn’t want to rely on carrying a water bottle full of fuel during the race. So, I ...
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Running Gear I’m Loving This Fall
Fall's colder temperatures and darker mornings require different running gear than the minimal gear of summer running. Today I want to share with you some of the fall running gear that I'm using lately! Arm Warmers Can we just talk about how awesome and versatile arm warmers are? I love them for when the weather is chilly but not cold enough for long sleeves - which is the weather most mornings in Seattle. They transition tank tops into fall and are perfect for hard workouts when you know you ...
What to Look for in Running Socks {Feetures Giveaway}
After a properly fitting pair of running shoes, the next most important item for runners is a good pair of running socks. Socks are often overlooked when it comes to assembling a running wardrobe or racing kit, but I promise you that a good pair of running socks can transform your running. No more blisters, no more stinky feet, and no more soaked socks on rainy runs - if you choose the right type of sock. Today I have an exciting giveaway for you, but first I want to talk about what to ...
Race Day Outfit Checklist
With races every weekend now through December, what to wear on race day is certainly on many runners' minds. Temperatures in autumn can range from cold and windy to late summer heat and you want to be appropriately dressed for any conditions that come your way. A couple weeks ago I shared how to dress in a variety of conditions for fall weather and today I want to share with you a race day outfit checklist. This race day outfit checklist will streamline your packing, eliminate extra decision ...
What to Wear for Fall Running
The moment that the calendar flips from August to September, my anticipation for fall weather bubbles over. Fall always has been my favorite running season. Years ago I ran exclusively on the treadmill, until fall weather beckoned me outside and I fell even more in love with running. However, despite the image of perfectly cool temperatures, clear skies, and calm weather, fall running presents its own set of challenges for running. At least where I’ve lived and ran (Northwest Indiana and now ...