And Lynne keeps running, running, and running, running :)

Week 2 is half way done and I am loving this more and more... (talk to me in a month and a half and see if I feel the same way! Ha) 
I went over to the big dawgs yesterday to get some insight on my eating/shakey issue. Thank goodness for the people there! Super friendly and knowledgable! And instead of the awful texture of GU they introduced me to Cliffbar Shot Blocks... O.M.G! So good! Haha they are basically squares of "nutritious" gummies that you break off while you run. The big dawgs said something similar to Tony the tiger from boot camp, and said I just seem to go through my calories and glycogen stores quickly. So they recommend I eat 1 block every 30 minutes instead of 45-60. I ate one before I went for my 3 mile run outside and it was all good! Knock on wood! :) They also said to make sure I am eating more complex carbs vs protein an hour before I run because I am burning through the protein too quickly. (obviously replenish with protein post runs). They also told me to try an electrolyte powder for my water to also replenish those especially if I am at the gym sweating my brains out. Ahhh. I am so thankful for the help and that I am recognizing these issues with time to tweek what will work with me NOW and not 2 weeks to go. I was joking with the big dawgs and said I can't run with a cooler full of sandwiches, and they said I could cut up PB&J sandwiches into squares to put in my fanny pack for when I'm running ESP for my longer runs. Hmmm I may have to test it out after my half marathon next month. Does anyone else do this?? 
On a running note I got all bundled up last night for my first "cold weather" run. Because let's face it, my patience with the people at my gym is definately wearing thin. I purchased a saucony bright pink light weight running vest yesterday that came with a rechargeable small light for the dark. And I coupled it with a tank top and under armour jacket thing and 2 pairs of pants. And I was actually SWEATING a smidge when I got home :). Love it!!! And I don't know if it was the cold weather or just my super incredible athletic running ability (har har har) but I ran my 3 miles in 26 minutes!! (Including using my route with burncoat mountain!!) I was excited about that!  Anytime I have a pace below 9 minutes I will be a happy almost over-the-hill runner :). It's the small things right?! :) 
Two more runs for the week! Bring it on 7 miles Saturday! I am waiting for you! :)

“If the hill has its own name, then it’s probably a pretty tough hill.” - Marty Stern 

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