Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Monday Motivation

That list made me laugh- I have chugged a cup of E...

2013-01-08T13:46:15.056-07:00

That list made me laugh- I have chugged a cup of Emergen-C immediately before a run. Not a good idea.

Great list! I'm glad I read the ones in the c...

2013-01-07T20:07:16.524-07:00

Great list! I'm glad I read the ones in the comments about broccoli, because I'm not sure I would have thought of that.

I'm with Miss Zippy on broccoli (cauliflower a...

2013-01-07T17:47:48.144-07:00

I'm with Miss Zippy on broccoli (cauliflower and lentils, too). I've also learned not to skimp on BodyGlide before a marathon, especially on my feet.

EmergenC, though...I never would have suspected that one!

Oh man! Cherries before a run? Awful... You poor t...

2013-01-07T14:48:21.082-07:00

Oh man! Cherries before a run? Awful... You poor thing! I have learned, the hard way, no alcohol for me before a long ride. The sugars burn down great the first hour---but it's pure torture & drag ass after that. ;)

Sarah
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I've learned not to wear any shorts aside from...

2013-01-07T14:40:55.456-07:00

I've learned not to wear any shorts aside from long compression ones. It doesn't pay to chafe. I've also learned that to read event information even when running a race with a friend.

I'd say slamming ANYTHING right before a run i...

2013-01-07T13:41:51.666-07:00

I'd say slamming ANYTHING right before a run is a no-no. Also, eating tuna for lunch before an after work run. Ewww.

Thanks for the heads up on the 1/2 here in March. ...

2013-01-07T13:20:01.329-07:00

Thanks for the heads up on the 1/2 here in March. I got kind of excited about it and I just signed up :S I don't like to announce it publicly, at least not until I'm sure I'm ready for it, but yes. I am training for a marathon in April (SLC). That 1/2 will be great training! We'll have to hook up there and you can waste me!

Oh I'm so with you on the no GU on an upset st...

2013-01-07T11:01:20.096-07:00

Oh I'm so with you on the no GU on an upset stomach...yep, learned that one the hard way! I've also learned don't underestimate the importance of hydration on winter runs!

I love The Duke!! McLintock is my very favorite. ...

2013-01-07T08:54:22.147-07:00

I love The Duke!! McLintock is my very favorite.
I learned that I am much stronger than I ever thought I was and I can overcome more than I ever thought I could.

Great list Christy! I have learned a lot of things...

2013-01-07T06:49:02.366-07:00

Great list Christy! I have learned a lot of things to do and not do. One of them would be to not eat PF Changs the night before a race. Not good. :/

I've learned not to go for a run immediately f...

2013-01-07T06:45:17.177-07:00

I've learned not to go for a run immediately following a dinner of chimichangas washed down with 2 margaritas. Which then taught me I need to chew my food rather than swallowing it all whole.

Oh man! Those are some serious running lessons! I...

2013-01-07T06:32:40.231-07:00

Oh man! Those are some serious running lessons!

I've learned not to mess with what works. I really can't change anything the night before a long run or I'm pretty much screwed.

Do you just wear sunglasses as eye protection?

I've learned not to go without compression sho...

2013-01-07T05:57:16.510-07:00

I've learned not to go without compression shorts under my skirts...can you say chub rub? Ouchie!!

Great list. Let me add "eat broccoli the nigh...

2013-01-07T05:52:29.340-07:00

Great list. Let me add "eat broccoli the night before a marathon." Yes, I was stupid enough to do that once.