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I hate the thickness of gel so I always gag a bit on it if I'm consuming via the packets.  I prefer to buy in bulk and use flasks so I can add some water.  Goes down much easier.

If you have Monday off...

http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

Gooooooo, you two racy Manatees!  Steve, can you take a look at Adrienne's race title...and make up a more entertaining one for yours?  

Mary and MatTX, get yourselves healed up. I know you're working hard at not working too hard. Patience.

Hmmm...like 2:1? or thinner even?  I can experiment.

OK Erin.

36th Annual Nookachamps Winter Runs 5k

..and 4 gel to1 water makes it a lot easier to go down

Steve, do you carry a flask when running a longer race? I do when I ride(filled with honey), but haven't really thought about running with one. I also don't use enough at this point to buy in bulk, but I may look into it due to pricing and ease of carrying on the bike.

I have something similar to this that I got at Walmart for $1 that I carry on the bike:

Originally posted by StaceyK

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

             
All weekend. It's REALLY warm. Like not feeling at all like winter kind of weather. I'd be happy dropping 8-10* off this.                  
           

Switch to                Celsius                                       

Today

                                 

                                      Hi: 74 °F                                      

Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 74. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.… more                 

 

Tonight

                                 

                                      Lo: 43 °F                                      

Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.… more

Gonna be 100+ here today and slightly cooler tomorrow (maybe 95). But Gerrie has found a place to keep cool for at least part of the day.

Baaaahahaha! The expression is just punctuated by that bright flower.

Our dogs dig holes to reach cooler dirt in the summer. Luckily they are only outside for short periods when it's so hot. Poor yard

Ahhhhhhh...much better.

and thanks

Hey Manatees, 

Do me a favor and record your miles from this weekends training to this site     http://www.run4meg.com

Meg was a local woman who was training for her second Boston Marathon last January and was struck by a drunk driver at 8:15 on a Monday morning.  The link tells more of her story.

It was just below freezing when I got up this morning.  I am an early riser.      By 10 am the temperature had risen to 50 and off I went for a 20 mile ride.   The trainer does not help with  hill fitness.  No matter.    Got home, cleaned up and ate lunch.      By 1:00 pm the temperature reached 60.   So off I go the river.   Kayaked for a couple of hours.   Didn't see hardly a one when I was out.    Not even the water patrol.   Just got in and am proceeding to fire up the grill.    Does a frozen daiquiri go well with a steak, potatoes, and a salad?   No matter we will manage.    Dr. Shortstop is preceding to build a fire in the fire pit.  Dr. Shortstop does not do triathlons.  She doesn't mind my training.  Whilst I am off swimming, biking or running she is doing cross fit.   It works out.   The temperature has started to drop and it's near sunset.    It's been a great day and shaping up for a great evening.   Will set up the telescope as it should be a gorgeously clear night.   

Hope everyone else has had a good day.   Carpe Diem.

Take that, old man winter....

Done.  Thanks for passing this along, Judi.  I know you have been running for Meg for the past year.

I wonder...Did he mark his territory?

'Twas bound to happen sometime.

Nice MTB  

We had a nice ride this morning. Nothing spectacular, except I didn't crash while using my new pedals (that might be pretty awesome, actually). I did take a few miles to get less sketchy feeling. In mile 1 we came to the big drop from Papago race last year...walked down it. Had a slight panic attack :/ After two big crashes late in the year,  I can't believe I rode down it, on platforms, in my first mtn bike race last January. We did a little of everything so it was a useful morning practice-wise.

Super warm afternoon, so the kids and I cleaned off the trampoline. I threw on a suit ( of the swimming variety) and got some sun while I sprayed off the patio and the kids played "water dodge" on the tramp. T said, "Mom, it's like summer!" No...it's better than summer. We can walk barefoot 

We didn't stop much during our ride, but here's a nice pic of one of the Papago rock formations.

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Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Originally posted by AsalzwedHad a fun trail racing debut. Trail racing Is so strange. There doesn't seem be a very official start. After they tell you a long list of hazards and safety notes everyone just seems to take off. For that reason at no point did I know where I was 8n relation to the leaders so I just did my thing. Took photos, visited the aid station (beer and tequila! ) The forest is open to hunting and at one point I heard gunshots to my left that were getting closer and then on my left AND right. But I survived! Got second overally female, too. Wish I had know I was in contention lol

From the trail race research I've done around here, I think you're right. Pics/video/descriptions all show a very relaxed atmosphere. Go. Run. Return alive. Which you did, despite random gunshots. Motivation??? Nice placing!

That relaxed atmosphere is what I've seen too. Just go have fun.

Good job on 2nd OA.  That is great.  Very happy for you.

Trail racing is a different animal.  Very little pretentiousness.  I think everyone just knows they are a badazz for showing up for such a tough event.  Hope Leslie had a good day too and you got to have a beer or two together.

I had a good race today too.  Was 14 OA out of 204.  3rd in my age group.  40 seconds faster than last year.  Not much to complain about on a tough course.  Weather was a lot better than expected.  RR later.