Running Circles Around the Turtles: FAVES

One of the things I like best about blogging and the running community is that people are always willing to share recommendations, likes and dislikes.

I find this immensely helpful, and in return, try to share info, too. So, here are a few of my favorite things, in no particular order, with links to save you time ~ to be updated as I find cool new stuff! :)

FUEL:

Postrun (immediate): Any brand of LF chocolate milk might do, but I prefer organic products and really like this one. It does not have to refrigerated, which is a race day bonus.

Luna Moons for fuel during running:

I call them my running gummy bears ~ organic raw sugar, low sugar/carb content, easy to eat and digest while running. Works well w/ diabetic needs.

Nonmeat foods that are great substitutes: MorningStar Farms has become my go-to food. Have to watch the sodium content in some of the products, but for vegetarians/flexitarians, they are quite tasty.

Breakfast before a long run (sustained energy): isntant oatmeal and crunchy PB (about a TBSPN)

Another favorite pre-long run breakfast is a mini whole wheat bagel (toasted/dry) with a fried egg (1/2 the yolk removed and no butter or oil in the pan), with a slice of LF cheese and a dab of spicy mustard for flavor (no picture yet, but you get the idea)

CLOTHING:

Thorlo (various styles, but Experia are awesome)

Injinji, to eliminate blisters between toes and...they're fun to look at!

C9 by Champion, at Target stores, especially their running skirts: affordable, holds up well, fits true to size

GEAR:

Place to hold my BlackBerry, ID, iPod, etc.... Armpocket

(C9 skirt AND armpocket worn during Disney Princess Half, 3/10)

Safety/Security: RoadID (I never leave home w/out it, running or otherwise)

For aches and pains: Biofreeze

Resources:

I'm admittedly an information junkie, loving to surf the 'Net, read all that I can, and research new content, services, products, and programs. I shop a lot for books and have multiple subscriptions to periodicals. Here are a few of my fave resources.

Runner's World (online and in my mailbox monthly....LOVE this magazine!)

Active.com (lots of good info!)

Runner's Lounge (online running community)

Florida Running & Triathlon (online and magazine)

Women's Running Magazine (online and in my mailbox...a softer view of running)

C25K at coolrunning.com (Couch to 5K beginners' running program)

Galloway Run/Walk/Run training - to stay injury-free

Track Shack/Orlando running store

John Bingham, the Penguin Runner, the icon for slower runners :)