Oct 10, 2012

Running Pop Quiz


Thank you to Fancy Nancy  for sharing this idea with everyone.  I thought it was kind of fun so I jumped on the bandwagon and did it too! Yeah I know, I am such a follower!

1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?I am a GU Girl! I occasionally use Shot Bloks but GU seems to do the trick for me or at least my mind is convinced that it does. My favorite flavor is Jet Blackberry but I also like TriBerry and mix a few in when I buy a new stash.

2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?

I love the half marathon!  It is not too short and not too long.  I have a love hate relationship with the marathon.  I want to conquer it so badly but once I qualify for Boston and actually run it, I think I will never ever run another marathon.

3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?

For most of my workouts I wear my Nike Tempo shorts. They are the most comfortable for me and the only shorts I have ever really worn.  I also like my capris for the colder days and for spinning classes.  I also love my lululemon skirts and wear them for 5k’s and 10K’s.  They are so comfy and you don't even notice that you have a skirt on.

 4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
I usually stick to water for the shorter distances but fuel with water and Nuun for the longer distances. I also like to drink Smart Water during my spin classes since it has electrolytes.

5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?

COLD!!!  We had a brutal summer here in California and it is just starting to cool down. I am looking forward to being able spend more time running outside rather than on the treadmill. I think we actually have rain in the forecast this week!

6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?

I have tried several brands of running shoes including Mizunos, Nikes, and Brooks.  My all time favorite seem to be my Nike Vomeros so I always so back to them.

7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
I usually eat a banana for the shorter distances and a bagel and a banana for the longer distances.  There have been times when I have woken up super hungry and fueled with oatmeal.

8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?

I usually run 3-4 days a week, cross train twice a week and then rest for a day or two.  I find that I cannot run too many consecutive days or else I run into problems with injuries.

9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?

I hardly ever run with music.  I think is dangerous and I am paranoid that someone is going to sneak up on me or I am going to get hit by a car. If I do run with music, I usually plug in one ear only so I  can kind of hear what is going on around me.  I once read an article about a man who was running on the beach with his music on and did not hear a plane that ended up crashing and killing him. What are  the chances of that happening but still kind of freaked me out!

10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?

I started out running to lose some weight and then it became an addiction. I love running because it helps me release stress and I love the challenge. Running also forces me to stay in shape especially if I am signed up for a race. I also love to eat and I especially love cupcakes so running gives me the excuse to reward myself!

Feel free to join in on fun and take the running pop quiz too!

10 comments:

  1. hahahahaha, I LOVE your answer for #2.. "once I qualify for Boston and actually run it, I think I will never ever run another marathon."... This totally cracked me up! Hahaha.

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    1. I swear I won't! I am probably going to run a million marathons before I actually BQ so I am sure I will really mean it when I finally get to Boston!

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  2. Agree with you that running in the cold is the best! I also never run with music. There is too much crazy in the city for me to do that. I also occasionally hear people encouraging me, even when I am doing a training run!

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    1. Good point! If you have your music on you won't hear everyone cheering for you and man you need that sometimes. Nice PR of 3:10!! Congrats on that big one!!

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  3. Love this, such a fun idea. My favorite is the half too, without a doubt.

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    1. I think most people love the half. I haven't had anyone ever tell me that the marathon is their favorite because it is challenging.

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  4. I'm kind of with you on #2, though I'm more planning to take some time off marathons once I qualify for Boston. I may run others, but let's just say I never ever plan to worry about time in one again after that!

    This was fun! I'll do this in an upcoming post.

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    1. Now that I think about, I might run another marathon for fun but like you said with no regard to time. I seem to do much better anyway when I don't put any pressure on myself.

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  5. Interesting post. About every point I have changed my mind year after year. The situations change, the brand improve their items and we have always ... one more year.

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  6. They always come out with something new and approved to make the stuff we bought last year obsolete or not so great! I guess that is what keeps the economy moving!

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