My New Toesocks Could Be The Secret Weapon

     No, these are not middle school girls' feet they are mine. I know the advertisements say natural toe splay, blister prevention, and moisture management but I can honestly say they make a difference and just feel good.  I ran a 10K Sunday morning and ended up with a blister on my little toe and my feet were just tired.

      Wednesday night I ran another 10K and I tried a pair of injinji toe socks.  Not only did I not have any blistering but the socks made my feet feel more aligned, I felt more support over the top of my foot, and I felt my posture was better(from not having to worry about rubbing a blister).  They are also designed to support the arch as well. Did I mention that the toes and heels are reniforced with COOLMAX and the mesh top provides maximum ventilation and breathability ? I will be ordering more for my journey to: FULL MARATHON OR BUST.

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Interesting Article About Running Shoes

Did you know cadavers are sometimes used in running gait research as it relates to developing new running shoes? Yup, it's true. Here are 15 fun facts, tidbits and other bits of trivia about running shoes.

http://running.competitor.com/2014/05/shoes-and-gear/sole-man-13-things-you-didn't-know-about-running-shoes_76099

Good Examples of Hydrating Foods

Today was a 10K training run.  A sunny day at about 80 degrees with intense humidity.  I literally looked like the guy at the end of this post after my run.  With 7 weeks until the Talledega Half Marathon , the mileage is going to increase.  I will be increasing some of the following foods to my diet to help my hydration:

Eating foods high in water content can provide the added BONUS of fiber, electrolytes and vitamins. This is great news for active athletes, because with food they can replace not only lost water, but also electrolytes that allow for better performance.

Some of my favorite hydrating foods to quench your thirst and replace electrolytes include:

Celery: 96 percent water and provides sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc

Watermelon: 95 percent water and rich in vitamin C

More: How to Create a Race-Day Hydration Plan

Bell Peppers: 92 percent water and rich in vitamin C

Cucumbers: 95 percent water and provides calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium

Strawberries: 92 percent water and rich in potassium

More: Stay Hydrated With High Water Content Foods

Cantaloupe: 90 percent water and rich in potassium

Stock up on these hydrating foods the next time the weather report promises hot weather.

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Diet Coke Is It!

Diet Coke Is It !

My favorite soft drink for the Full Marathon Or Bust Quest.  A bit of trivia, obviously Coca -Cola is the number one soft drink.  Did you know that Diet Coke is now number two ?  My soft drink of choice for the Full Marathon Or Bust journey.

Remember You May Not Run Fast But You Are Faster Than Your Couch

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Breakfast: Good Carbs, Low Fat, and Protein

Good Carbs, Low Fat, Protein, and plenty of Oats.

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Recovery Day After A Long Run

Post Saturday Morning Training Meal

                                              

   At 6:30 on Saturday morning it was 78 degrees with 82% humidity.  After completing my training run I was completely drenched and had burned over 800 calories so my pre-run snack was gone.

   What better way to hydrate and refuel than with a bottle of Dasani water and fresh baked Jim 'N Nicks Cheese Biscuits.  Now I feel like running another 6 miles.
   By the way Birmingham, Jim 'N Nicks Cheese Biscuits are available in a Winn-Dixie near you!

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Wednesday Evening Training Conditions

Precipitation: 60%

Humidity: 84%

Temperature :  87 degrees

Calories burned:  515

      Tonight I completed a thirty minute training run with the above conditions. I use a Garmin satellite watch to document my time, pace, and calories burned and will post information at a later date about this great piece of equipment.

       Obviously with 84% humidity it was hot.  Knowing that tonight I wore a Nike Miler Team Running Singlet.  I highly recommend this top and here are some of the additional benefits:

BENEFITS

• Dri-FIT fabric to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable
• Flat-seam construction to minimize irritation caused by chafing
• Layered mesh panels at sides and back excellent ventilation
• Rib scoop neck and armholes for mobility and comfort

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Fabric: Body: Dri-FIT 100% recycled polyester. Mesh: Dri-FIT 100% polyester.
• Machine wash

Delicious Healthy Dinner

A Delicious Meal From The Training Table

Baked Chicken

Vegetable Trio

(Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower)

Mashed Cauliflower

• High In Dietary Fiber
• High In Iron
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C

First Marathon or Bust Post

        Here's a photo from just after the finish of my first half marathon.  I hope to post a photo from the same spot after finishing my first full marathon.  That will be the purpose of this blog:  to help me stay focused while posting training results, exercises, nutrition, photos, and videos of the journey.
        Within the last year or so I have completed two half marathons, a 15K, and a 5K, and all of the training that goes with it.  Run with me or at least accompany me on the journey.