Training Supplement – September 22, 2016

I was so excited when my Asics New York City Marathon singlet arrived.  But, it didn’t fit!  Mid-week, I learned the Four Mile Run Trail was closing for construction (again)!  I listened to some funny podcasts during my long run on Saturday.  I discovered that my shoes stink.  Probably from sweating so much this summer.

Clothing & Gear

Singlets.  “Asics Womens Singlet”.  I ordered this singlet in extra small and small.  But, a few days later, I received an email from the New York City Road Runners letting me know that it was no longer available in extra small.  (I thought it was strange since I ordered it so soon after the race gear came out.)  Of course, when the singlet arrived, the size small was too big.  But, I like the style so I’ll stalk the website to see if the extra small is re-stocked.

Shoe Deodorizers.  “Deodorizer,” by Klitch.  I walked into my apartment on Tuesday evening and was hit by a wave of funk.  As I walked deeper into the house, the smell subsided, so I assumed it was coming from my running shoes, which are next to the door.  I placed these deodorizers in one pair of shoes and by the next day, my apartment was odor free!

(My Complete Clothes & Gear Page.)

Nutrition & Hydration 

Electrolytes.  This summer, I purchased a variety pack of Crank Sport e-Gels.  After sampling them all, I’ve decided my favorite flavor is…  Juicy Watermelon!  It’s a bit surprising since I don’t like watermelon.  But, I’ll order additional gels in that flavor for the New York City Marathon in November.

Routes

Construction.  This week, I read that the nice and flat section of the Four Mile Trail where I run my intervals was going to close for construction!  This is the second time in recent memory that this has happened.  Unfortunately, my local track isn’t an option for interval workouts.  A couple of local running clubs use the track and I find it awkward trying to working in with them.  As I’ll detail on Saturday, I found another option for interval workouts until the construction is completed.

Media & Motivation

Music. “Atomic,” by Blondie.  This song has such a great rhythm for running.  It’s on my New York City Marathon playlist already.

(My “Songs of the Week” playlist on Spotify.)

Podcasts.  I listened to two funny podcasts during my long run on Saturday.

“Becoming a Badger“, by This American Life.  No lie – when this podcast ended, a cyclist passed me and he was wearing a Wisconsin Badgers shirt.  But for me, the highlight of this cast was the story of a comedian named Gad Elmaleh, the French Jerry Seinfeld, who is trying to make it big here in America.

“Running Comedy,” by the Runner’s World Show.  This podcast featured comedian Liz Miele.  One of her jokes made laugh out loud.  “But don’t believe anybody wakes up at 5am on a Sunday to run 26 miles in the cold ’cause they like themselves.”  She’s right that every marathon runner probably laughs at that joke.

Blogs.  “Five Favorite Oiselle Pieces,” by Eat Pray Run DC.  Currently, I don’t own any clothing by Oiselle.  I’ve tried some pieces on in a local running store (including the Distance Short) but the only thing I’ve ever purchased were arm warmers that I’ve since discarded.  This post inspired me to browse the site.  I purchased the Satellite Tank.

Motivation.  “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart

I took a step this week to change something I didn’t think was working for me.  It was a difficult decision but I felt so relieved once I made it.

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