I've heard that one of the best ways to get to know an area is to get lost in it. I know this is true, for me at least, and that's pretty much how I got to know the UofT campus...I got lost on numerous occasions, but for the most part, it was a good lost considering much of the area is pretty nice.
I love getting lost during runs. Given that I've moved recently and am trying to establish my new route, I'm excited to get lost in this area. I don't imagine though that I'll be doing much running along side streets since much of my new area isn't residential...or at least not as much as my old area.
We got lost during the team training on Saturday. We train in one of the nicest areas of Toronto so it makes the team training even more fun. It was pretty funny. This wasn't a new route to most of us either, but I guess running in such a nice residential area, you tend to pay more attention to the homes than say, to your path or your breathing or your strides that you lose focus on where you're going. We spent a good chunk of this run walking around (i.e. NOT running) trying to figure out if we missed a turn or if the correct turn was coming up. I haven't stopped during a run in a LONG time, so I painfully recalled the difficulty I have of starting up again. The group that spread out ahead of us got so far ahead that we couldn't find them and the groups behind us were so far behind us that I'm sure they must've had a similar problem. Believe me though, it wasn't a bad area to get lost in, and I look forward to getting lost there again.
On the other hand, I have a LOT of stretching to do and lactic acid removal to take care of considering how sore I am.
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Out of my flow
With how busy the past few weeks have been, I've been quite horrible with my training. I was able to schedule 5 o'clock in the morning time slots, but lately, with how tired I've been, it's been quite difficult. In addition to that, I just moved this weekend and with how unfamiliar I am with the area, I have no set route yet, although there have been moments this week where I just want to run and run and then find my way home.
This though, has been my saving grace in the meantime. Must find a home for my chinup bar. Cheers to cross training.
This though, has been my saving grace in the meantime. Must find a home for my chinup bar. Cheers to cross training.
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Gelin'?
I learned about gels recently, and I'm going to give it a try on my next llllong run. The problem is that many of them contain caffeine which is an issue for my digestive system. I'll see if I can find some that work better for me.
Here's a rundown of some other "hydration helpers" that I got from RunnersWorld.com (i.e. my running mecca!):
PRODUCT: Gels
WHAT YOU GET: Most one-ounce gels contain 100 calories; 25 g carbs; 40 to 120 mg sodium
PROS: Easier to digest than bars. Some contain caffeine. The best taste like fruit jam.
CONS: They can be messy and some runners don't like the consistency.
PRODUCT: Jelly Belly Sports Beans
WHAT YOU GET: Each one-ounce packet contains 100 calories; 25 g carbs; 60 mg sodium
PROS: They are delicious and deliver an effective energy boost along with electrolytes.
CONS: The package isn't as easy to handle as most gels.
PRODUCT: Clif Shot Bloks
WHAT YOU GET: Each serving size (3 Bloks) contains 100 calories; 24 g carbs; 70 mg sodium
PROS: They're easy to chew. All three flavors are certified organic.
CONS: The package isn't as compact as most gels, and the Bloks can be sticky to handle.
PRODUCT: Super Bites
WHAT YOU GET: Each tablet contains 15 calories; 4 g carbs; 5 mg sodium
PROS: They're easier to eat than gels, dissolve quickly, and have no messy wrappers.
CONS: It takes a lot of tablets to replenish carbs at the rate of 100 calories per half hour.
PRODUCT: Lifexpand's Lyte'N Go
WHAT YOU GET: Electrolyte Tablets Each tablet contains 13.4 calories; 2.8 g carbs; 5 mg sodium
PROS: These chewable tablets are sugar-free and less messy than gels.
CONS: Same problem as Super Bites (see above).
Another very important thing I read about this morning is hyponatremia, a form of hyperhydration. I'm really glad I learned about it, considering I'm new to this whole new hydration process during my runs AND because it could be fatal (who knew?). Edumacate yourself.
Here's a rundown of some other "hydration helpers" that I got from RunnersWorld.com (i.e. my running mecca!):
PRODUCT: Gels
WHAT YOU GET: Most one-ounce gels contain 100 calories; 25 g carbs; 40 to 120 mg sodium
PROS: Easier to digest than bars. Some contain caffeine. The best taste like fruit jam.
CONS: They can be messy and some runners don't like the consistency.
PRODUCT: Jelly Belly Sports Beans
WHAT YOU GET: Each one-ounce packet contains 100 calories; 25 g carbs; 60 mg sodium
PROS: They are delicious and deliver an effective energy boost along with electrolytes.
CONS: The package isn't as easy to handle as most gels.
PRODUCT: Clif Shot Bloks
WHAT YOU GET: Each serving size (3 Bloks) contains 100 calories; 24 g carbs; 70 mg sodium
PROS: They're easy to chew. All three flavors are certified organic.
CONS: The package isn't as compact as most gels, and the Bloks can be sticky to handle.
PRODUCT: Super Bites
WHAT YOU GET: Each tablet contains 15 calories; 4 g carbs; 5 mg sodium
PROS: They're easier to eat than gels, dissolve quickly, and have no messy wrappers.
CONS: It takes a lot of tablets to replenish carbs at the rate of 100 calories per half hour.
PRODUCT: Lifexpand's Lyte'N Go
WHAT YOU GET: Electrolyte Tablets Each tablet contains 13.4 calories; 2.8 g carbs; 5 mg sodium
PROS: These chewable tablets are sugar-free and less messy than gels.
CONS: Same problem as Super Bites (see above).
Another very important thing I read about this morning is hyponatremia, a form of hyperhydration. I'm really glad I learned about it, considering I'm new to this whole new hydration process during my runs AND because it could be fatal (who knew?). Edumacate yourself.
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