After the Marine Corps Marathon and the injury issues lately, I've opted out of a bunch of local races in Vienna that I normally run. It's been a quiet, and somewhat sad, month from a running perspective. I miss the road.
November 28, 2011
November 22, 2011
Gatorade versus Shot Bloks
Since someone again asked why I carry my own Shot Bloks rather than on-course Gatorade, I decied to make the following comparison between the two products.
November 5, 2011
Best Signs at the Marine Corps Marathon
One of the greatest aspects of the MCM was the incredible amount of people and support along the course. There were many miles when it was three or more people deep, on both sides of the road, for over a mile. Great crowd support, and of the ones I remember, the following are the best signs from the course:
November 1, 2011
No More Pasta!
I am sick of eating. Prior to the marathon, I spent three days of carb loading for a total of 9,234 calories and 1,711 grams of carbs.
How'd I do it? With the three-day menu below:
How'd I do it? With the three-day menu below: