All about the fuel

It took me all season, but I finally found the "magic" pre-run breakfast--and what a difference it has made in my last two runs!!

Of course, I always have a great run with the girls, but once I tried this particular combination of things, I had two really awesome runs. Who knew all it would take was Kashi GoLean Hot Cereal (with some powdered milk added in for extra creaminess and flavor) and a hard-boiled egg to propel me through all those miles?

Special thanks to Janine, Robin, Beth, Dianne, and Julie for making today's 10-miler feel painless :).

The magic 18!

After the challenge that was the 16-miler, I must admit, I was NOT looking forward to jumping 2 miles to 18. But, my run girls were keeping me positive and by the time this morning came around, I was feeling pumped and ready to take on the mighty Coyote Creek!

And we did it!! Janine, Robin, and Sandy kept me laughing the entire time and somehow I made it to the end with only minimal aches and pains (let's just say my hip flexors are none too happy with me right now). Off to pop a Motrin and catch some zzz's--thank you, girls for another milestone run!!

Next stop: 20!!

A new milestone!

After the 14-miler a few weeks ago, I thought 16 miles would be a fairly easy jump. It was not. In fact, every inch near the end ("Only 3 more miles!") was a struggle, BUT I DID IT!! And I could not have done it without the support and company of my girls, Janine, Robin, and Beth, so thank you, ladies!

Here's to Hammer Gel, cola-flavored Nuun, and good peeps.