Just another exciting twist in the Journey...

So, I went out and did something stupid crazy in a good way.  I got myself hired at a super cool running store and am really enjoying it.  Imagine - fashion, shoes and running spoken all day.  Then add in training, hearing stories from those who are just starting, or recovering from an injury and they get to inspire you on with their own stories.  And every once in a while, you share giggles, laughter at running mistakes and wisdom from your own journey.

And they super cool events!!

And are awesome racing directors!!

I'm so excited to be on a team that adores running, empowering others to discovery the love of the sport and are genuinely interested in customer service first, not business first.

SO obviously, that has kept me busy.  But in the midst of it all - it's Route 66 Marathon training season!

So I'm playing with nutrition at this point - what will get me through the 26.5 (Yes, folks, we are detouring through the Center of the Universe, which technically makes us ultras!) without hitting the wall.  I already know which GU I'll take - peppermint mocha - which is only out at Christmas!!

So this morning, I experimented with this:

Not a fan.  ugh.  

But my post run breakfast was this:  

which is my version of egg whites, with tons of veggies, spinach and the hottest salsa I can find.  WINNER!!  However, do not eat this and then run.  I did that once, and at mile 6, I saw my salsa again.  BLECH!

My training is not spot on.  I had managed to get to 12 with Perfect Pacer running with me for 1/2 of those last week.  However, this week, my knees decided 7 was all they would take.  Another UGH!
I know I need new shoes.  I'm exploring the Sayonaras by Mizuno and the Brooks PureCadence.

Okay, so in my very few minutes down time I have, we are finally managing to squeeze in a bit of much needed family time.  Last week, we went here:

They make me happy.

Even I learned how to hit the ball.  Trust me, this is not a sport I'm actually going to ever try.

And I also found 5 minutes for online shopping (did you think the fashionista side of me died??) for these:

Because I know that because I live in Oklahoma and will need at least one more pair of boots to get me through the cold winter.

So, how's your training going?  Anything huge your training for?
What about your go to pre-race meal?  Got any non-spicy suggestions??

Loving me some Mizunos on Pint Night

On Monday nights, our local Blue Dome location of Fleet Feet sponsors an awesome run - the whole idea is to run, and drink a beer.  Not at the same time.  However, that could be an amazing feat of skill.

Tonight Mizuno sponsored the run.  And when a shoe company sponsors a run, you usually get to test run the latest pair of what they've come out with - in this case, it's the Sayonara!  They are awesome!  Of course, they won me over instantly with their color!!

I laced them up, and we headed out the door with Perfect Pacer and Friend.

It was hot and humid but the shoes were awesome.  These are definately on my "when I get any money, I'm going to buy" list.  Do you have one of those lists?

When you first look at them, you think they are a bit wide in the toe box, but I was in my regular running shoe size of 6.5 and they hugged my fit wonderfully!  They are super light weight as well.

Here's the route:

My husband mentioned later how hilly the route was but I didn't really notice.  Maybe it's been all the hill training I've been doing during the week.  Or maybe I was just flying along with my Mizunos Sayonaras.  Hmmmm, makes one ponder.

And of course at the end of hot, humid course, nothing is better then something cold.  Mizuno treated each of us to a Guiness.  Thank you Mizuno for an awesome run night!

O - I failed to mention, Mizuno gave each test runner a super cool free t-shirt.  My husband just pulled his out of the dryer (something about he must wash everything before wearing it) and actually said "look, honey, a tshirt I actually like".  BTW, Mizuno, that is high compliments!!

Another  O - I did not get any compensation or recognition for this post.  I didn't even get a free pair of shoes.  They are just pretty awesome and I thought my fellow runners need to know!