Time for a Change

I am heading out for vacation for 10 days to visit family and finally see the state I grew up in with more effort. (Arizona) I have been running in this cold weather for three months and I just can’t wait to get out there and feel the sun on my face and lighten up the load of clothing, hats, gloves, etc. I will certainly be back to the blog with details of that trip and running routes that I am sure will be more exciting than what I have been doing so far.

Having said that though, I know that because it has been cold, I don’t drink as much water as I should, nor do I feel like I need to refuel during my runs, which I am sure will be different in a warm and dry climate. I have always had trouble with a lot of the sports drinks that most people swear by before, during and after their runs. I really only like water, but that isn’t helping to replenish the nutrients and vital electrolytes I am losing during the run. In the past I have traded off between water and Gatorade during the races. While I train, I carry a water bottle that I can fill up along the way and that seems to work pretty well. But there is something new out there that I am really enjoying and think it would be a great substitute for Gatorade and that is Propel. I love the lemon and Kiwi one. I guess it really isn’t new but it is to me because I gave up on all of those drinks years ago and just took a chance recently and wow- it's really good with half the calories and sugars. Though you may not think you really need to worry about that after 26.2 miles, why load our body up with unnecessary sugar? I am thinking about trying those gels which are tiny little packets of carbs, proteins and simple sugars meant to give you a boost when you need it. I don’t know if it will just make me more thirsty or really give me energy when I need it, but I do know it’s time to break out!

Gotta go run…..