Hello Everyone And Happy Wednesday! I don’t know why I felt the need to capitalize everything in that sentence. Today I thought it would be fun to have a pop quiz and see what some of the most popular things are when it comes to running and what works best for you guys! I will have the list again at the bottom so you don’t have to keep scrolling through the pictures to answer the questions! As you can tell, I miss being a teacher ever now and so I will force you to take quizzes to make me feel like I am a teacher again.
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
(This is what mile 24 of the marathon looks like)
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Asics or Other?
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x or more per week, never ever ever or Other?
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or other?
(We now know where Brooke gets her big eyeballs from)
Answer just a few or all of them!!! Feel free to do the survey and answer questions on your blog too!
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
216 comments
Corrinne Wilson
1. FUEL: Strawberry Banana GUs or Cherry shot blocks
2. Race Length: Anything from 5K to Half Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Capri tights or shorts if its really hot
4. Sports Drink: Alternate water and Gatorade depending on length of run
5. Running Temperatures: Definitely cold!
6. Running Shoe Brands: I always wear Adidas Supernova Glides
7. Pre-race meal: Usually Blueberry and almond oatmeal but sometime I like to mix it up with banana pancakes. And a small glass of chocolate milk
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? At least one every 10 days.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? No tunes for this gal.
10. #1 reason for running: I started running because of what it did for my booty but now I really enjoy the racing too.
fatzzzz
HEY Janae! ive been reading ur blogs for a few months but never commented…but since this post has zero comments so far i thought i’d go for it..
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
CANDYYYYYY!!!! sour patch kids or wethers caramel candy mmmm
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
i love 10 K’s..the most ive done is a 16.1k (10 miler)…but hopefully a 1/2 Marathon soon enough!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
running shorts or tights…
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
h20!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
cool..
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
asicss!!!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
two toasts w butter and jam and tea :)
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
1-2 days depending on schedule.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
music is essential
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
simply love it
Marissa
I’m not running right now due to injury, but here are my wishful thinking answers!
1. Shot Bloks or Honey Stingers!
2. 1/2 marathon (although I haven’t completed one yet due to silly hip injuries)
3. Depends on the weather: shorts, capris, or tights
4. Water
5. Heat
6. Asics
7. Something carby(toast, oatmeal, cereal) that also involves PB and Banana
8. 2X
9. Definitely need music unless I’m running with someone
10. All of the above!
Carolyn
Yes I noticed Brooke wearing your running shorts :) I prefer shorts too, so she has good taste!
As for shoes, I like Mizumo but I think Brooke better stick to Brooks :)
Candy is for SURE the best fuel – jelly beans anyone??
I’ve only ever done the half marathon distance as a race, it was SO FUN but I’m kind of itching for that 26.2…
music sometimes, I know I”m in good shape when I can go without it on a long run :) my problem is that I get bored of listening to the same playlist over and over yet never make new ones.
What else…I love running for stress reliever, endorphins, and because its just plain FUN!!
sorry none of those responses were in order, but I think you get the idea :)
Rhaelene
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
*Shot Bloks
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
*1/2 Marathon…although I ran my first marathon this year and want to run another, so maybe the marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
*Love my running skirt
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
*NUUN
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
*cold as long as there is no ice!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
*Brooks. Although I also have really like New Balance in the past as well
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
*Banana and nutella on toast
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
*2-3 days of rest per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
*I don’t ever run with music
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
*started out running for weight loss but found that I now run more for stress-relief than any other reason.
Sandee
Shot blocks/gu
Half ;) but I’m training for my first full;)
Shorts
Water and Nuun
55*
Saucony but I want some Newtons
Cereal
Music/pandora comedy/ audio books
Running for the challenge and medals;)
Christie
1. peanut m&ms
2. I’d say 1/2 marathon .. planning on doing my 1st full in March.
3. shorts & capris I can’t chooseeee
4. h2O
5. just as long as the humidity is low.. Hate it when the air feels like thick soup
6. Brooks
7. muffins/loaf bread either blueberry or cinnamon sugar
8. 1-2 rest days/wk just depending on work schedule/how I feel
9. Love to have it but can make do without
10. Originially to lose weight, now its to prove to myself I CAN and stress relief!
Victoria (District Chocoholic)
I’m totally doing an olympic distance tri this weekend ONLY because my coach says I can eat candy corn during the bike leg. And doc says I’m only supposed to have carbs/sugar during long, long workouts, so this is my only chance.
That’s logical, right?
Stephanie
Absolutely! I love your reasoning!!
Catherine
1. FUEL: GU and Puzzy Peaches – Lish got me on these and love them
2. Race Length: Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: water with NUUN – thanks to my bud Lish for introducing me to NUUM
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony
7. Pre-race meal: Bagel with Peanut Butter and I hate Peanut Butter
8. Rest Days: Since I am over 40 – every other day
9. Music: love love love my playlist
10. #1 reason for running: because people think I don’t and shouldn’t
Caitlin
You hate peanut butter??? I guess that only means there’s more for me!! Ha.
Melissa
1. FUEL: I’ve used Gu, but I’ve also used sour gummy worms. Both work, but the gummies taste much better!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? I just did my first half, but I think my favorite is a 5k!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Capris
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? I stick to water. I think Gatorade made me cramp up during my half :(
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Cool :)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? I like both Mizuno and Nike!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Toast with PB and a banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 2x per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? I HAVE to have my music. My phone stopped at mile 8 of my half and it was awful!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? All of the above! :)
Celia
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Honey Stingers
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? brooks
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? pizza
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 1
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? sometimes
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? endorphins and challenge
Megan@ The Running Doc
Love this!
1. My #1 choice is fruit but that takes some planning since you can’t run carrying it!
2. 10k
3. Capris all the way! Wish it was cool enough in south TX to wear them!
4. Water.
5. COLD!
6. Mizuno, though my current pair are giving me terrible blisters. :(
7. Bagel
8. Usually 2x per week, but depends on how I’m feeling.
9. Must have music! I hate listening to myself breathe!
10. Definitely stress relief.
Nicole@TheKidlessKronicles
Fuel: Gummy Bears and Sport Beans
Distance: Half
Bottoms: Capris
Drink: G2
Temp: Cool (too cold sets off asthma)
Shoes: Nike about to switch to Brooks
Meal: Some sort of cream of wheat or muffin
Rest: 1x
Music: YES
Why: To eat wings and drink beer, of course!!!!
The Kidless Kronicles
Donna
1. GU!
2. I love the half marathon for fun but I love the full for the sense of accomplishment.
3. Running skirt
4. Water mostly… gatorade every other stop on the long runs.
5. COLD PLEASE! This FL girl has enough heat year round!!!
6. Nike. I always bust a hole in the toe of my Asics before I’ve worn them out mileage wise.
7. Granola bar, banana, or toaster waffles
8. run 4x a week, weights 2x a week, bike 1 or 2x a week. Usually 1 total rest day.
9. Music unless I’m running with a buddy and we are talking. Music always for races or speedwork.
10. a little of everything… :)
Stephanie
1. FUEL: Gu/Hammer Gel or Jelly Beans
2. Race Length: 1/2 marathon, marathon and ultra!
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts
4. Sports Drink: H2O
5. Running Temperatures: not too hot, not too cold. Perfect weather would be 50 degrees, slight over cast, low humidity, calm winds
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks all the way!!
7. Pre-race meal: bagel w/ pb for a marathon or ultra, toast w/ pb for a half
8. Rest Days: I’d prefer none, but that isn’t smart training. so 1.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? I use it sometimes on the treadmill at the gym and on solo runs outside. I never, ever race with music or use it when running with others.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
All of the above!!!
Denae
1. Sport beans or my latest favorite…although I used to be the gel queen
2. I think 5k and marathon are my favorites…ultra is on my list. I haven’t done one yet.
3. Capris
4. Water in my handelheld while running long…my secret mixture for after a run…crystal light packet(any flavor) and Emergen-C (joint health tangerine) mixed!!
5. COLD
6. Brooks Adrennaline
7. Bagel
8. Depends…try to run 4x a week
9. Depends…if I am running solo…music. If I am with a friend or group chat it up!
10. I Love running for all of those reasons!!I am a life long runner.
Thanks Janae! Great Quiz! Did I pass?
Breanna
I will have to try your secret mixture for after a run! Thanks for sharing! (:
Meg
. FUEL: Definitely love energy chews!
2. Race Length:10ks—working towards my first half in 3 weeks!
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts
4. Sports Drink: During a run, I like water. Post run though, I love Powerade Zero. :)
5. Running Temperatures: I cannot stress too you enough how much I HAAAAATE running in the heat! Cold all the way!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Mizuno but I gotta love my Vibram Five Fingers too!
7. Pre-race meal: Bagel
8. Rest Days: varies week to week :/
9. Music: Without! I like getting lost in my own thoughts :)
10. #1 reason for running: Countless reasons…..health, stress relief, for fun!
Mekelle Bess
gu
half
shorts
gatorade
cold
Brooks
bagel and banana
2 rest days a week keeps me from getting burned out
music on the treadmill, no music outside and w/ ppl. I like to use it towards the end of races too to pump myself up.
running for the endorphins!
Sarah
1. FUEL: Candy
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon,
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts, Capris, Pants – depending on weather
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 1x per week
9. Music: Have to have it
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the ice-cream I want
Jen S. @Runnersaresmug
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Powerade gels, honey stingers
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? half marathon so far , first marathon is in 2 weeks :)
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? shorts!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? water
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 2x
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? don’t care
10. started out as weight loss, became loving racing, endorphins, etc.
Cathryn @ myheartscontent
Love pop quizzes :)
1. Chocolate Outrage Gu gels. SO delish!!
2. Half Marathons please!
3. Shorts in the summer, capris in the Autumn and Winter
4. Other. I always drink half apple juice, half water. Hydrating with a touch of sugar!
5. I’d rather run in the cold.
6. Currently wearing Nike but about to buy new shoes – either Brooks or Saucony.
7. Bagels and cream cheese.
8. At least three rest days. Lazy, me.
9. Sometimes with, sometimes not. I try not to get dependent but always race with music.
10. All of the above. Primarily I guess for the endorphin buzz. But also the rest ;)
Mariah
1. FUEL: Usually none, but I eat shot bloks before I run sometimes!
2. Race Length: half, but I want to try a whole!
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: Water
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT! I’m from AZ :)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Toast
8. Rest Days: 1 or 2
9. Music: Depends on the run
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?—- ALL OF THE ABOVE
Mireya
1. FUEL: Honey Stingers!
2. Race Length: I’ve only done 12ks but have my first half marathon THIS WEEKEND!!
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Yummy, delicious H2O
5. Running Temperatures: Cold, makes me run faster!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Multi-grain toast with PB, banana and honey
8. Rest Days: 2x per week
9. Music: Have to have it + jillian michaels podcast
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, and to eat all the cupcakes and ice cream I want!
morgan
This is great Janae- the Brooke shots make it all the better too! I think she’s working on her abs in one of those haha.
1. FUEL: I’m not big on mid run fuel.. but I have been known to have starburst in my running shorts.
2. Race Length: 10ks and half mary’s- haven’t done a full yet.
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts!
4. Sports Drink: usually plain cold water
5. Running Temperatures: heat
6. Running Shoe Brands: asics
7. Pre-race meal: oatmeal or toast/bagel
8. Rest Days: 1-2x per week
9. Music: without-unless on the treadmill where I definitely need it.
10. #1 reason for running:
Used to be competitive racing but now because I love it!
Kaylie
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Shot Bloks, but to be fair that’s really all I’ve tried.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Half marathon all the way! Best distance ever :)
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Capris.
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? Definitely Gatorade… although I’ll take water if I’m racing and there’s no Gatorade at that station.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? COLD! I started training for halves when I lived in Chicago – and my first half of every year is the first weekend in May, so I was running in some…lovely…weather!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Used to be an Asics girl through and through but am loving my new Brooks.
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Banana and eggs.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? Depends. Usually 2x per week.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Absolutely have to have it.
Kaylie
I forgot #10?!
10. #1 reason for running: Because I feel like I’ve accomplished something… for the stress relief… for the physical and mental challenge… mostly I just LOVE it!
Sarah
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? I will eat any of them. I like gatorade chews too.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? 1/2 is my favorite because I am pretty much always in shape for a half.
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Shorts. I don’t get the skirt thing.
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? just water
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Cold! but not windy
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Nike Free
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? BelVita cracker/cookie. And a turkey wrap
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 1 or 2
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Have to have it most of the time
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? to feel healthy and strong
Sandy (SillyRunner)
Brooke looks like she wants to stand up and take off running! So adorable!
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks for racing, nothing for training. I get nauseous when I run)
2. Race Length: Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: water water water
5. Running Temperatures: COLD (I wear shorts but have gloves on)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Banana or some bread
8. Rest Days: 1-2x per week depending on how I feel
9. Music: Have it for training, never for racing (it gets in my way)
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, SANITY!!!
Rebecca
1. GU
2. Marathon
3. Shorts
4. H2O
5. cold
6. Saucony with a side of Brooks
7. p.b. toast
8. 1 rest day
9. save music for treadmill to make it less dreadful
10. Stress relief/ time to myself
Katie
1. CANDY
2. 10k – I was signed up for my 1st half, but I sprained my knee wakesurfing. So…currently NO running. :/
3. Running shorts
4. Water and then Gatorade after the race!
5. Cold – or, as cold as it gets in Texas!
6. Mizunos
7. Oatmeal
8. 2 rest days per week when training
9. Always listen to music unless I have a running partner!
10. Stress relief FOR SURE. I’m a teacher and coach, and it helps me stay sane! Also my fave form of working out but it is hard work for me!
PS – LOVE the pic of Brooke wearing running shorts! So flippin cute!
Brittany
1. FUEL: Don’t quite run long enough yet – when I worked up to 5-6 miles I’d eat a GU Chomp or have a cough drop which I actually loved while runnin gin the cold!
2. Race Length: 5k .. 10k is my next goal!
3. Workout Bottoms: Anything but pants… I love tempo shorts, skirts, Lululemon run speed shorts, and most low rise capris.
4. Sports Drink: water or GU lemon lime mixer
5. Running Temperatures: Cold bc you warm up while running.. then again I’m in TX so my idea of cold is skewed lol
6. Running Shoe Brands: Hmm I’ve loved several.. my longest loves were Asics then Mizunos.. but I love my newbalance minimus sneakers now. They aren’t too minimums.. if that even makes sense. lol!
7. Pre-race meal: COFFEE
8. Rest Days: typically run 3-4 days per week… typically do other stuff 1-3 days per week, depends on how the workouts line up to when I rest. I’m really scientific ;)
9. Music: MUST HAVE IT
10. #1 reason for running: All of the above. And because you run… and I love your blog lol
Karen
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks and/or Energy Chews
2. Race Length: I like the 8k and half marathon the best
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts in the warm months and capris when it’s cooler
4. Sports Drink: gatorade and Nuun
5. Running Temperatures: neither heat nor cold? lol. somewhere in the middle.
6. Running Shoe Brands: LOVE BROOKS
7. Pre-race meal: usually either oatmeal or waffles. used to do pbj but i stopped for no good reason
8. Rest Days: 2 per week, usually
9. Music: prefer to have it, really struggle for 5 or more miles without music
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?–> ALL OF THE ABOVE@!!
Lindsey
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
Shot Blocks
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
I think after the my half I’ll only do 5 or 10ks
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Running shorts or Capris
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Water while running; Gatorade after
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
I love my NorCal 60 not cold not hot
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Asics Asics Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Peanut Butter and Toast
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
1-2x per week, depends
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Only on a treadmill; can’t hear my cadence outside for pacing
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
All of the above and a break from my energy sucking children
Rochelle
1. FUEL: Sweedish fish, gummy bears, shot bloks
2. Race Length: At this point in time, a 5k doesn’t feel like I’m pushing myself. I love being signed up for a half marathon, because I have that as motivation to keep on it. I loved the last half I did.
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris for me! I have super muscular thighs, so they tend to rub together unless I have some form of material between them…but full length pants seem like unnecessary added weight.
4. Sports Drink: Water all the way while running. Chocolate milk after!
5. Running Temperatures: Prefer to run in the cold, because running heats you up. Although, there’s nothing better than finishing your run, dripping sweat off your body. Unfortunately, it’s hard for me to attain, unless it’s hot out.
6. Running Shoe Brands: I had been a New Balance fan until I just got the most amazing pair of Asics! They are the Asics Gel Blur 33-2.0 and I love them so much I had to go back and buy myself another pair.
7. Pre-race meal: Half a banana and oatmeal, with soy milk.
8. Rest Days: 1 or 2 per week, depending on intensity of work performed.
9. Music: Either/or. I love to run to awesome music, but sometimes it’s nice to just hear the world around you.
10. #1 reason for running: Weight loss, stress relief, social reasons, etc. I love running with a buddy…talking distracts you from what you’re doing =)
Sarah
Fun! :)
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other-I use all…candy or shot bloks for training and GU in races
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?-1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?-Skirts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?-Water only
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?-Cold definitely!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?-Adidas or Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?-Used to be oatmeal, now just plain cereal
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?-1x per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?-HAVE to have music
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?-All of the above, but if I HAD to pick my #1 reason it would be stress relief
Sarah
SO FUN!!!
1. FUEL: I’m obsessed with the Vega sports gels. they have bits of coconut in them! the Hammer Espresso Gel is pretty darn delicious too you get that extra boost of caffeine!)
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon for sure! though I will run shorter races, i just love 13.1!
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts (I have these great stretchy yoga shorts that make me feel super fast! All mind over matter I know haha), and Capris or running tights when it’s cold.
4. Sports Drink: water all the way. Or sometimes Vitamin water Zero.. the lemonade flavor.
5. Running Temperatures: Cold 100%. I love running in cold temps! It doesn’t take long to warm up! Though I have run i temps where the first few miles I couldn’t feel my legs… THAT was no fun. have you experienced that before??
6. Running Shoe Brands: I’m an Asics junky.
7. Pre-race meal: Gluten free bread with loads of peanut butter, banana, and sometimes honey. The best! And I have a packet of Green Vibrance as well. I swear it makes a difference!
8. Rest Days: No rest days. I’m a crazy person haha Though I do have ‘lighter’ less intense days. i typically run 4 miles a day and save my long runs and seed work for the weekends. I’ve been doing this consistently for over a year now no problemo! But it did take training to get to the point to be able to run 4 miles a day easy peasy.
9. Music: Usually I never listen to music. Running is very, very meditative for me. Sometimes I will listen to trance though.
10. #1 reason for running: Relaxation, stress relief, and ENDORPHINS!
Your posts are always so happy and positive! I always look forward to them, thank you!!
Abby @ Change of Pace
Brooke looks so strong in the picture with the shoes! It’s only a matter of time before she’ll be running alongside you guys!
1. Honey Stinger chews or pretzels
2. Half marathon or Ironman
3. Shorts
4. Water or Nuun
5. Heat, but I am forced to run in cold more often!
6. Nike, but I think I’m going to try Newtons
7. Cereal
8. 1 day fully off, but usually another day off cardio and I just do strength
9. No music, unless I’m on the treadmill
10. All of the above!
Rene Hall
I LOVE my Newtons\s (on my 3rd pair)
Lindsey
Love this!
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Jelly Bellys!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Half!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? Water for sure.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Somewhere in the middle? haha
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Nike and Mizuno.
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? PB toast and a banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 1-2 usually
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? It is a must for me!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? stress release, I love it and endorphins!
Kari @ Running Ricig
1. FUEL: GU and Gatorade
2. Race Length: Still undecided, but I think half or full marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: compression shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 1x per week
9. Music: Podcasts instead of music, except for short races
10. #1 reason for running: for the love of running :)
Erica
Love the creativity.
1. other: grapes, almonds, saltines
2. half marathon
3. capri tights
4. water’
5. hot for some people’s standards : 75.
6. acsics
7. some bakery item at 3:30 am.
8. Run 4 days, other stuff 2, one total rest.
9. I run 50 % both ways.
10. #1 I love moving in my own body, makes me totally appreciate the gift of human life!
amanda
1. GU!
2. 1/2 or 10k
3. Shorts
4. Water, or diluted Powerade
5. Fall
6. New Balance
7. PB Toast with a banana!
8. 1-2x
9. can’t live without it
10. to eat all the cupcakes and cookies – oh yeah, and for health reasons ;)
Kate
1. energy chews, for sure!
2. 10k all day
3. Nike shorts, or Norts as I like to call them. I have the entire rainbow.
4. Water during a run, Gatorade is my treat afterwards
5. neither, I like a perfect 60 degrees, thankyouverymuch
6. Asics, asics, asics!
7. bagel, coffee
8. depends on the week, but usually 1 or 2. this week is 4. we’ll try again next week.
9. no music = no run. i need beats!
10. stress, cupcakes, weight control, bragging rights
good quiz!!!
emily
This is my kinda quiz!! There are NO wrong answers… I can’t fail!! :)
1. FUEL: Typically GU, but it makes me gag, so lately Shot Bloks, but I’m afraid I will choke on them in a race!? Eek.
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon is my favorite distance, but I can’t say no to the challenge of the full marathon!
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water during a run; Gatorade or Powerade after super long runs (15+miles)
5. Running Temperatures: I don’t really mind hot or cold… ideal temps are low 50’s!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike Pegasus……. have run in them FOREVER! Never tried another brand…
7. Pre-race meal: FMW before my training runs. PB and J before a race.
8. Rest Days: 3 days/week rest for me… Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
9. Music: I like to have it on training runs more than 5 miles (yes I usually run 1 day a week less than 5!) I never use music during a race.
10. #1 reason for running: I love to race AND I love to eat… cupcakes and everything else :)
Megan D
1- GU
2- I love them all for different reasons. But I think halfs. Challenging, but I can still workout again Monday and not be too sore. This last Monday after the marathon, I could barely go to the bathroom without help. For reals.
3- Depends – short distances, capris. Longer – Running skirts, Super long – compression shorts. I have yet to find a pair of running shorts that don’t make me look like I am wearing a diaper
4- Water
5- I always knew I like cold best, and after the friggin hottest marathon ever, it only confirmed it. I can always layer more if it is cold…I can only take off so much when it is hot.
6-Whatever feels good. I love my nikes, asics and most recently mizuno.
7- Banana with almond butter
8- I can’t run back to back days very often. But I cross train on my days off from running and take 1 complete day of rest a week,
9-I like both. Depends on the kind of run. But I do prefere to sing and dance when running. Much to those around me dismay.
10- ENDORPHINS! Me time! To feel good about myself….and of course to take a little bit of the guilt away from all the treats I eat. So very many many treat.
Fun post! Now get Billy to make a graph with all the answers :)
Sam
1. FUEL: I’ve never done a run long enough that I needed fuel
2. Race Length: 5k but I would love to get to half marathon status
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: water
5. Running Temperatures: breezy
6. Running Shoe Brands: I’m loving my mizuno wave riders buuuuuut I love brooks glycerins
7. Pre-race meal: banana and peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 2x-3x per week (just getting back into the groove)
9. Music: MUST HAVE and I’m picky
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, weight-loss, love running…never thought I would say that 6yrs ago!
Tiffany
1. Black cherry GU, cran razz shot blocks and and energy chews….i’m equal opportunity
2. Anything from 5k to half but I am quickly becoming a fan of the half marathon
3. running skirt (race day – shorts and tutu)
4.water
5 . cool
6. asics
7. peanut butter toast
8. 2 rest days
9. gotta have music
10. keep my heart healthy
Chels R.
1. FUEL: Right now I’m loving the strawberry banana energy blasts! I also kinda like the assorted variety of Jelly Belly sports beans.
2. Race Length: Half marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Love running skirts! And compression shorts!
4. Sports Drink: I blame Rose Runner for getting me hooked on the cucumber lime gatorade…so good!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? COLD!!! The colder the better as long as there’s no ice on the ground! Texas has great winter running weather. You should come down and join me sometime ;-)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Asics and/or Newtons
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Honey wheat sandwich thin with peanut butter or nutella, peanut butter powerbars
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? Usually 1 to 2 rest days a week depending on the intensity of the activity I’ve done that week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Can go either way
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? Oh so hard to pin down just ONE reason! There are so many. Will have to go with the runner’s high!
Jill Farmer
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Shot Blocks or candy!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Half marathons are my preferred!!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? Usually just water though I tend to alternate during races with Gatorade!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Cold but not too cold!! I ran a race in 12 degree weather earlier this year and my face was so cold I couldn’t even form my lips into a smile when I’d see the race volunteers towards the end!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Mizunos!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Usually something with PB! I’ve been into Uncrustables lately because they are nice and portable!
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 1-2 though it’s really hard to rest!
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Tend to have it though ran my only marathon (NYC last year) without it and didn’t miss it one bit. I felt like running music-less was the only way to soak up every bit of that experience!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? I’m a big eater so that’s probably the #1 reason I try to keep it up now that I’m in my mid-30’s and my metabolism isn’t super fantastic anymore. But it keeps me emotionally balanced too, especially after the birth of my 2 year old. If I can get an hour of running in, I just feel like it’s all going to be ok. :-)
Megan
1. strawberry banana gu (although I tried the PB and it was great, so I might be switching over)
2. half marathon
3. spandex capris
4. gatorade (lemon lime)
5. COLD
6. Saucony
7. ALWAYS banana, toss up between cereal or oatmeal
8. 1 or 0
9. no music, I like being in tune with my body and the environment
10. endorphins/stress relief/stay in shape/meet AMAZING running friends
anne
1. FUEL: None
2. Race Length: Halfs! Halfs! Halfs!
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water
5. Running Temperatures: Cold always!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Plain Cheeiros and a banana
8. Rest Days: 1-2x per week
9. Music: None
10. #1 reason for running: My sanity, fun, the challenge, ok I should stop now :)
Nicole
1. FUEL: candy/Welch’s fruit snacks/raisins
2. Race Length: well, i’ve only one one of each distance except for an ultra (technically, my first marathon is on SUNDAY!). so far, i like them all!!
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade and water (mixed 50/50)
5. Running Temperatures: cold!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony and Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: toast + banana
8. Rest Days: 2
9. Music: i generally like having my ipod with me, but i don’t always turn it on
10. #1 reason for running: endorphins!!!!
Allyson
1. Candy
2. 1/2 marathon
3. Shorts
4. Water
5. COLD!
6. Brooks
7. Oatmeal and banana
8. At least once a week, no more than three.
9. Music is a must
10. Fitness, I guess. Also, to make people think I am crazy. “You are doing ANOTHER half marathon??” or “You ran up and down that hill for 7+ miles??”
Andra Enoiu
1. FUEL:Energy Chews
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms:Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: COLD?
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 2x per week
9. Music: without it
10. #1 reason for running: endorphins
Denise
1. FUEL: I haven’t run long enough to need any yet (longest run to date is a 10k)
2. Race Length: 5k and 10k’s I like equally, and I just signed up for my first 1/2 Marathon, so not sure if I’ll like it yet!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants – ALL OF THE ABOVE
4. Sports Drink: Water makes me happiest, but I never turn down Gatorade after a race!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD – I can handle them both (although I’ve not experienced extreme cold, since I live in the Deep South – our summer heat and humidity makes us STRONG though!)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks PureFlow and Vibram FiveFingers are what I’m wearing these days (though considering getting a NB Minimus too)
7. Pre-race meal: Banana and toast with peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 2-3 days/week, depending how I feel (1 day/week wasn’t enough for me – I got injured)
9. Music: Never run with it, not even on the treadmill
10. #1 reason for running: I love the way it makes me feel about myself – confident, calm, and happy :-)
Becca L.
1. Fuel: Gu or energy chews — if I’m running over 10 miles.
2. Race length: 10ks are becoming my new favorite, even over the half!
3. Bottoms: After seeing pics of me wearing shorts — and a skirt — I think I should stick to capris to keep my legs from jiggling all over the camera.
4. Drink:Water. And then a nice, big glass of chocolate milk when I’m done.
5.Temp: COLD! Give me somma that 40 degree weather and I rock my runs!
6.Shoes: Nike
7. Pre-race meal: toast with nutella and bananas.
8. Rest Days: too many per week. Crap.
9. Music: YES!
10. #1 reason for running: peer pressure? to run away from my responsibilities at home? :)
Alina
1. FUEL: Candy
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: COLD
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brookes
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 2x per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
10. #1 reason for running: so you can eat all the cupcakes you want
Leslie
YAY so fun!!!
1. FUEL: Definitely GU but recently, sticks of honey have been the BOMB!
2. Race Length: Oh man, 1/2 marathons are so addicting but I love the occasionally 5k to really test out my speed and see if I’ve made any gains there.
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris/Tights, keep things locked in! :)
4. Sports Drink: Water during, hot chocolate or chocolate milk post-run
5. Running Temperatures: Some would say it’s cold, but for this Chicago gal it’s moderate – 45-50 degrees and cloudy please!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics for long, Saucony for speed
7. Pre-race meal: NOTHING! I know it’s bad, but I get so sick with food in my belly. The best I can do pre-half marathons is 1/2 english muffin and 1/2 banana like 3 hours before. I’m a big time wuss.
8. Rest Days: 2x keeps me sane, 1x during hard training weeks
9. Music: Used to be something I could go without, lately I gotta have it!
10. #1 reason for running: I starting running to lose weight. I lost 80 lbs and somewhere around losing 60 lbs my motivation switched to endorphins and the awesome sense of accomplishment, especially when it’s like -10 degrees, blustery snow and ice on the trails. Makes you feel so hardcore!
Nikki B
1. FUEL: Gu – I hate to chew! Also fruity instead of coffee/chocolate/vanilla flavors.(How is that PB Gu? I’m scared to try it.)
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris – no riding up or chafing
4. Sports Drink: G2 – has to be blue
5. Running Temperatures: I’m going to go midway – fall weather, in the 50s, is the best
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks Adrenalines
7. Pre-race meal: Cool Mint Chocolate Clif bar. I’m superstitious about it.
8. Rest Days: 4x/week – don’t judge me.
9. Music: MUST HAVE
10. #1 reason for running: stress relief, getting out in nature, that moment when it becomes “easy” and you can just go for miles and zone out.
Mendy @ Runs for Chocolate
What are your answers???
1. Fuel: Hammer Chocolate Gels and Shot Bloks
2. Race Length: Marathons (I’ve only done 2 but they’re my favorite)
3. Bottoms: Capris so no chafing, 2nd is the tighter 5″+ running shorts . Basically the shorter version of capris.
4. Sports drink: Water during. Hammer Heed if more than 12. Hammer Recoverite after run.
5. Running temps. Between hot and cold, I’d say cold with no ice. Overall prefer 50 degrees
6. Shoe brands: Saucony
7. Pre-race meal: Peanut butter and honey on whole wheat and Hammer Heed.
8. Rest days: …..none. But I tell people Mondays.
9. Music: Yes, please. I’ll try to do the first half with no music then the second half with
10. Chocolate b/c I run so I can eat. A lot.
Katie
3. Capris
4. Water, sometimes Gatorade
5. Warm? Is that an option? Not cold, not hot. Warm, with a slight breeze. :) But we all know, you can’t ever wait for “perfect” conditions, otherwise we’d never get anything done! (Just pinned something to that effect!)
6. Nike
7. Banana
8. 1 or 2 Rest days a week, depending how I feel.
9. If I’m running alone, music. If I’m running with someone, no music! And I’m usually running with someone :)
10. ENDORPHINS!!
Carmen McDowell
1. FUEL: Cliff Shot Bloks
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon is my all time favorite distance (about 7 a year) but I do like the challenge of the marathon about once a year
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris are my favorite if the weather is cool enough but I run in Nike Tempo shorts if it’s over 60 degrees
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade after about half of the race, water before
5. Running Temperatures: 55 degrees, partly cloudy… ok, if I have to pick an extreme – probably cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony
7. Pre-race meal: Toast with peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 1 – 2 x per week
9. Music: Not usually… maybe once a month for a short 3 miler – never for a race
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
ALL OF THE ABOVE?? Mostly because I have three little boys and it’s the only thing that is ALL MINE and no one can bother me.
Lindsey
1. I haven’t ran more than 18k and usually stick with 10-12k distances now that I’m pregnant so don’t require running fuel. However you blog has really helped educated me as I hope to train for a 1/2 once the baby is here
2. Furtherest race distance is 10 km but want to strat training for 1/2 marathon after Peanut is here
3. Capris or long leggings/running tights
4. Water
5. Heat
6. Asics (I have worn Asics forever and swear by them)
7. Oatmeal, or protein pancake (oatmeal, eggs)
8. 1-2 days a week
9. Music unless I’m on the treadmill in which I’ll watch tv
10. I run because I love it, I feel great doing it, once I’m done and reaching goals. Yes I do for the fitness aspect but its so much more than that…running is addictive and love it.
Kristin
1. CANDY!!
2. 1/2 or full
3. shorts
4. powerade strawberry lemonade
5. cold
6. Newtons
7. Toast w/ pb and bananas
8. 1
9. I like it but often go without
10. so I can stuff my face, and that’s just who I am.
Emily
Fun! I hope you are going to tally the results for us :)
1. FUEL: shot blocks or gu chomps
2. Race Length: I love it all
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts or skirts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: cool
6. Running Shoe Brands: always Asics 21XX
7. Pre-race meal: bagel with peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 2x/week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? have to have it on the treadmill or I will die of boredom, outside I can go either way
10. #1 reason for running: happiness
Jess
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Nothing – my IBS doesn’t allow for eating mid-run.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Marathon!!! Although I wish with all my heart I could get a 1:30 half.
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Shorts – I’m always too hot in anything else. I’ll still be wearing shorts when it’s sub-zero in the middle of December. I have a lot of ready-made insulation :P
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? Water. I’ll drink Powerade if I’m feeling really faint and have no other choice.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Neither. Sunny with a cool breeze would be nice.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Asics but I would rather have Brookes – my feet are too wide and fat so my orthotics won’t fit though.
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Protein bars – I’ll throw up anything else because my stomach is so sensitive.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? Never unless something goes ‘ping.’
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? I can take it or leave it. It’s nice for marathons though – never for anything shorter.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? All of the above!
Allie
1. FUEL: Clif shots! Espresso!!!
2. Race Length: 5k, 1/2 Marathon, or, just for fun, the Marathon.
3. Workout Bottoms: Anything made by Oiselle! Bum wrap skirt, roga shorts, Lesley knickers!
4. Sports Drink: I don’t drink when I am running. Water or Nuun afterwards. Water and Gatorade during marathons.
5. Running Temperatures: Anything without humidity for training, and for racing, cool. Like 50 degrees.
6. Running Shoe Brands: New Balance!
7. Pre-race meal: Luna toasted nuts and cranberry or lemon zest bar.
8. Rest Days: 1x per 10 daysor so.
9. Music: Nope. Not allowed to race with it so I don’t train with it.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, hanging with my friends, to remind myself that I am more than a mom and a stay at home wife (both of which are jobs I love, but they leave me feeling one-dimensional at times.)
Melissa
. FUEL: still testing the waters out! energy beans were a win! gu…um not so much
2. Race Length: half marathon!!!
3. Workout Bottoms: dirt in the Skirt!
4. Sports Drink: water…ay advise anyone? afraid of getting to many electrolights (sp?)
5. Running Temperatures: 70
6. Running Shoe Brands: brooks!
7. Pre-race meal: one slice of white bread
8. Rest Days: every other
9. Music: without!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief AND endorphins
Belinda Jordan
1. FUEL: Sport Beans
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts for long runs
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: COLD
6. Running Shoe Brands: Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Peanut Butter – I should probably add in a banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week
9. Music: None – all mental :)
10. #1 reason for running: To stay in shape!
suzie
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks,
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon,
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts,
4. Sports Drink: Water
5. Running Temperatures: cool
6. Running Shoe Brands: brooks
7. Pre-race meal: bagel
8. Rest Days: 2x works for me!
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? MUST have it
10. #1 reason for running: stress relief!! and endorphins
Brittany @Berries and Barbells
this is such a fun post! I think I will use it as a survey on my blog.
I love the 1/2 marathon. I currently wear Brooks and I have only used Gatorade for fuel!
hillary young
Shot Bloks
1/2 marathon and an occasional 5k because it’s fun to run fast!
Shorts
Water
COLD
Saucony mirage or kinvaras
Oats or toast with PB
2 or 3 days off so I can swim or bike
No tunes, I like to hear my heart beat
I run because I love Sunday long run with my dad and sister
Caitlin F.
Ooo this is fun.
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
I love Vanilla Bean Gu, but when I’m feelin cheap I like making chocolate cherry cashew protein bites: Chocolate protein powder, dried cherries, a couple dates, cashews, vanilla & cinnamon. Process, roll into balls, freeze. Glorious.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
1/2 marathons are the perfect distance for me. 10ks seem too short & I haven’t ran a marathon yet!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Lululemon Run Speed Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Water mixed with a little amino energy.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
50’s
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Mizuno Waveriders
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Wheat toast, PB, banana & honey
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
1-2x
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Both. Completely depends on my mood.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
Makes me feel strong.
michelle kim
1. Gu
2. Half marathon
6. Asics
7. banana and half of Clifbar/Clif Mojo bar.
Lindie
Hi Janae.. I love the picture of Brooke in the running shorts! So funny!
1. Shot Blocks
2. Half Marathon
3. Nike Running Shorts
4. Gatorade and Water
5. Coolish
6. Asics
7. Banana with PB!!
8. 2 times
9. Must have Music!!!!!
10. Stress Relief and Energy for the Day!!
Fun Quiz!!
Elizabeth M.
OMG Brooke in those running shorts is the cutest pic ever. Seriously. I didn’t even read the rest yet because I just wanted to tell you that.
Michelle
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks or candy
2. Race Length: 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: water water water- need to work on drinking while running though…
5. Running Temperatures: 60s
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike and Suacony
7. Pre-race meal: banana and Zone Perfect bar (chocolate peanut butter)
8. Rest Days: sometimes one; sometimes 2 days of cross-training (considered a rest with how little effort is put in)
9. Music: training can go without, but racing prefer to have!!
10. #1 reason for running: could list 50000000 reasons, so i’ll just say because of the way it makes me feel :)
Gracie (Complicated Day)
1. FUEL: Hammer gels or salted rice
2. Race Length: marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts or tights in the winter. Wouldn’t catch me dead in a skirt.
4. Sports Drink: water except if racing, when I may have whatever sports drink is on course.
5. Running Temperatures: cold!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal
8. Rest Days: one day a week max
9. Music: use it once in awhile
10. #1 reason for running:I love running!
Breanna
This is so fun! I can’t wait to go back and read everyone’s answers! But for now here are mine!
1. FUEL: I like the Gu Chomps
2. Race Length: Right now I have only run 5ks but my first longer distance races are coming up soon, and I have a feeling those will steal my heart after I run them.
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts, shorts and more shorts. Can’t have enough shorts. I live in SoCal so I’m lucky to wear shorts year round. I love the Under Armour Get Away Perforated shorts!
4. Sports Drink: Water for me, always.
5. Running Temperatures: Cold please!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Still trying to find the perfect pair. Right now I’m trying Asics.
7. Pre-race meal: Bagel thin with PB and banana
8. Rest Days: 1 full rest day a week
9. Music: Treadmill it’s a must for me, but outdoors I’m take it or leave it leaning toward leave it. I like to be able to hear my surroundings. When I do have music I love Pitbull though (:
10. #1 reason for running: Stress relief and just feeling like I have a purpose and I accomplished something. With running there is a constant goal and I like having goals and doing something that makes me feel like a better person.
Tiffany
These are the kinds of tests I wish we’d had in high school! :)
1. FUEL: chomps (watermelon) and power bar gus (vanilla)
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
I just ran my first race ever on Saturay – a super hilly 1/2 marathon – I have my eye on a second 1/2 marathon in December but my ultimate goal is an ultra one day – a 50 miler :) You inspire me because we are open to getting pregnant at some point in the future (aka no b/c anymore) and that scares me because I’m just getting started and don’t want all of my goals derailed but you made a quick come back and if I prepare, so can I!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Running shorts – whoever came up with the idea of built in underwear is a GENIUS!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Water – sports drink make me think of being sick as a kid and I want to throw up :(
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
COLD! I am always cold except when I run and then it is like I am a raging inferno – I could probably fry an egg from 10 ft away after a long run lol.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
I have Mizuno right now – and also Vibram Five Fingers – love both!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
My first race ever was sat… I had a piece of toast and some shot blocks.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
Last training session was 3x’s a week – this round we are going for 2x’s a week, hope it works out! Sunday is always a rest day and not a race day for me either even tho it is hard to find cool Saturday races sometimes.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
I run with one earbud in my left ear and my husband on the right side. He isn’t too chatty but I want to be open to it if he feels like it :)
Kimberly
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Haven’t run long enough to use , but when I get to that point I think Candy.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? I’ll be doing my first 5k on Oct 20th. Hoping to move my way up to Marathon over then next year.
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Capris. My thighs rub together while wearing running shorts and it doesn’t feel good.
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? I drink water only on my runs.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? I’m use to running in 93 or higher weather, but would probably enjoy a cold run too.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Nike
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? I don’t like to eat before I run, but if I need something I’d go with a banana.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? Every other day for right now
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Have to have it. I guess I could go without it, but I rather have it.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? Stress-relief and weight loss are two of my big reason.
Caitlin
1. Fuel: Dried fruit. Raisins or dates.
2. Race length: Half
3. Work out bottoms: Shorts or skirt. Always in search of short girl pants for cold runs, but usually end up with capris.
4. Sports drink: Water
5. Running Temperature: Cold (which means like 50 F here)
6. Running Shoe Brands: New Balance, Asics, Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Half PB sandwich and banana
8. Rest days: 1 day/week max (run 4, yoga 3)
9. Music: Almost always. Although I went without for an early morning dark run recently (safety) and really focused on regulating my breathing, which I can’t hear with music playing.
10. #1 reason for running: Because it makes me feel like I can achieve anything and it helps me breath easier through everything else in life.
Stephanie Rigg
1. FUEL: chocolate Gu for sure!
2. Race Length: 1/2 is the perfect length for me
3. Workout Bottoms: all of the above. I mostly like shorts, but skirts are fun too.
4. Sports Drink: powerade or gatorade. Muscle milk post workout is my FAVE!
5. Running Temperatures: Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike
7. Pre-race meal: Banana+PB+muscle milk
8. Rest Days: 2x per week
9. Music: All I need is gossip girl on netflix :)
10. #1 reason for running: endorphins/weight loss
Kathee
Brooke is eyeing the Saucony’s. She is a genius!!!
1. FUEL: Honey stinger goo. Sometimes the jelly beans. Working towards a more natural fueling with Trader Joes fruit sauce Crushers or make my own natural goo.
2. Race Length: LOVE relays and half marathongs
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts when it’s hot and capri’s when it’s cool. My long Nike cold pants when it’s freezing. I haven’t found a running skirt I like.
4. Sports Drink: NUUN. I use No-Xplode pre-workout on occasion.
5. Running Temperatures: Perfect fall or spring coolness
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony. Love the low heel drop.
7. Pre-race meal: Protein drink, banana and just before I start I have a Crusher or two.
8. Rest Days: I run about 3-4 days a week. Cross train with pilates/TRX or barre class the other days. Usually only 1 day a week without any exercise.
9. Music: I love having it! I love making a playlist for each race with my favorites at the time.
10. #1 reason for running: I am addicted. I started just for fun and the joke is on me. I love racing, relays and I love how fit it has made me and is keeping me as I age.
Kathee
Marathongs! Bahahaha
Ashley G
1. FUEL: GU choc or vanilla; extreme sport beans cherry
2. Race Length: 1/2 or full mary
3. Workout Bottoms: shorts
4. Sports Drink: just water, but nuun is tasty!
5. Running Temperatures: cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics and Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: English muffin with pb
8. Rest Days: 3-4 rest days right now
9. Music: both
10. #1 reason for running: feeling of accomplishment
Kris
1. Fuel: Shot bloks.
2. Race length: Half marathons. Yay!
3. Work out bottoms: Shorts or capris when it’s really cold. Brook is so cute in your shorts!!
4. Sports drink: Water
5. Running Temperature: Cold (can’t stand the heat)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike right now, but I’m going to branch out.
7. Pre-race meal: Blueberry, spinach and raspberry smoothie and black coffee, but the coffee isn’t mixed in with the smoothie :)
8. Rest days: 2 days, but trying to cut down to 1 rest day.
9. Music: Can’t run without music.
10. #1 reason for running: To just start my weight loss, but I’m addicted to the endorphins.
I love ready your blog every day. :)
Amy
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
GU! Van Bean
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
1/2 marathon is my favorite- but I loved running my first marathon last year.
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Stick to water when I run…but when I am done orange gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
English Muffin
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
2x per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Have to have it- but once a month I love to go without it
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
ALL of the above!! Most of all- endorphins and stress relief! Therapy I guess :)
Michelle (Better with Berries)
I love this quiz!
1. FUEL: Other (Fruit snacks)
2. Race Length: 1/2 marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water (but Gatorade if it’s a really long run)
5. Running Temperatures: Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Toast w/ PB
8. Rest Days: 1x per week
9. Music: Have to have it (or TV if I’m on the TM)
10. #1 reason for running: I just love running! So I guess endorphins.
Catherine
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
Honey Stinger Gels .. and Skittles!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
Marathons and half marathons!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Depends on the weather :) Usually lulu turbo shorts are my favorite, but in the colder weather capris/running tights!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
NUUN! And water.
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
Cool :)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Brooks!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Bagel with peanut butter and banana!
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
1x per week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Both
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Ps. I was giggling at the pictures in this post – Brooke is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
AmyD
1. Shot bloks
2. Marathons or more, preferably trail
3. Skirts for races
4. Coconut water
5. Cold, but don’t get that a lot living in FL
6. Sauconys for now
7. Banana with peanut butter
8. 1-2
9. I try not to turn on the music until at least mile 15. I think it has more impact for me at the end.
10. I just LOVE it and can’t stop. Plus, I’ve met some of my best friends running. Yay!
I love your blog. I know I can always get positive energy from you.
Danielle
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
Love me some Sharkys!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
I will always be a lover of the 10k
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Capris!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Water!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
I definitely prefer the cold.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
I’ve always been an Asics girl, but considering trying something else next time I need new runners
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
English muffin with PB and Honey
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
Depends on what I’m training for!
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
I love to have my music, but I can run without it!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
All of those reasons rolled into one!!
Jess
1. FUEL: Candy!!
2. Race Length: 5k, I’m beginning to train!
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts, Capris, or Pants
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade and water
5. Running Temperatures: Cold!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike
7. Pre-race meal: Bagel is the most filling!
8. Rest Days: 2 rest days, 5 work days
9. Music: Either :)
10. #1 reason for running: I am not a normal person if I don’t get my exercise/run in! :)
jess
1. FUEL: I steal my kid’s fruit snacks…and I use the term fruit loosely. They’re junk and I shouldn’t feed them to my kids…so I stuff my spibelt with them!
2. Race Length: I just ran my first 2 halfs this month…I’m hooked! But I like the 5k’s in between to keep me motivated!
3. Workout Bottoms: Heart my Skirts in the summer, capris now that it’s cooler. (My MIL got me a pair of capris with a skirt ATTACHED as a congrats on your first half marathon present! Awesome!)
4. Sports Drink:Nuun and water
5. Running Temperatures: Chilly
6. Running Shoe Brands: I’ve been an asics girl for years, but am currently in my first pair of Brooks Ghost
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal and a banana…and I stir in chia if I remember (I never do)
8. Rest Days: two on purpose, then usually one accidentally
9. Music: Podcasts help me on longer runs. I don’t need anything for runs under, say, six miles…but I like it.
10. #1 reason for running: All of the above. But mostly, I’m my best me while running, and the rest of my life because of my running.
Elle
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks
2. Race Length: Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirt or Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Cytomax and Nuun for the shorter runs where I just want some electrolytes
5. Running Temperatures: Hot, I am a pretty useless cold-weather runner
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony and Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal or toast
8. Rest Days: 2 days off running, but 1 proper rest day
9. Music: Have to have it or I might just throw myself onto oncoming traffic out of boredom
10. #1 reason for running: For the stress-relief and the endorphins
Megan M.
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
Usually Sports Beans (HATE the texture of GU) but I’ve been finding that gummy bears work just as well.
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Skirt!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Water in my handheld
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
I’m a Brooks girl
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Toast w/ peanut butter, coffee, 1 piece of fruit
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
2 days per week or I get hurt.
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Depends on my mood.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
Keeps me in great shape, allows me to eat chocolate, ADDICTED TO THE ENDORPHINS!
Beret
. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
**GU (Triberry)**
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
**Half Marathon**
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
**Skirts or Capris (skirts b/c shorts ride up on my thighs…)**
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
**Water**
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
**I prefer cooler weather but if I had to pick between HOT or COLD I’d pick HOT**
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
**Reebok cheapos**
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
**Spoonful of peanut butter**
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
**2 days per week**
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
** gotta have it!**
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
**stress relief, over-all health**
Jessica@SweatismySanity
Can’t stop laughing about your 24 mile pic. :) At least you were still upright. I’d be army crawling. I’ll try to answer them….Mizuno’s, half, Swedish Fish, banana, music is a must until the last few runs…I actually preferred no music and did better, cold, capri’s, 2x week for rest days, endorphins/anxiety relief, nuun drink
Fun post….toodles!
Courtney F
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
Energy chews
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
Love 10Ks. Not short, but just enough to get your running legs and feel a great endorphin kick!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Running shorts OR Pants when cold
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Just water unless running for more than an Hour and a half
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
HEAT…not a cold runner AT ALL!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
NIKE
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Oatmeal, egg whites and banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
Typically 1-2 times a week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
If running outside, I like music to motivate me!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Lizz
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Candy – Smarties to be exact
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Marathon! Running Chicago Saturday! (This will be my second)
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? Purple Gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? If I had to pick, cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Just plain bread with a little Jelly is all my stomach can handle
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? 1x per week – usually Fridays to rest for my Saturday run
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? I almost always go without unless I’m doing speed work or towards the very end of a long run.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? In order 1) cupcakes/all food ever 2) love of running, 3) endorphins, 4) stress- relief
That was fun!
Amanda N
Such a cute idea! And that picture of Brooke in your shorts is beyond adorable!
1. FUEL: haven’t needed fuel on a run yet (aka runs are still under 10 miles)
2. Race Length: Have only done 5ks so far but working my way up to a bigger race
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts . …although I have capris and tights for the cold weather
4. Sports Drink: Water or Water with a NUUN Tablet
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
6. Running Shoe Brands: Rotating between Suacony & Brooks right now, haven’t tried any other brands yet
7. Pre-race meal: Something in the lighter end – toast, banana, etc
8. Rest Days: 90% of the time 1 day, 10% of the time 2 days
9. Music: I tried running with music way back when I first tried running and hated it. This time around I did not try adding music to my running.
10. #1 reason for running: hmmm….stress-relief, racing is fun, something my husband and I can both enjoy together, because I can, because I want to see what my body can do, I could go on and on.
Cami P
1. Candy!
2. 5k
3. Capris
4. Water
5. Cold
6. Asics
7. Oatmeal
8. 1x
9. Have to have it
10. To keep me healthy!
Annette@FitnessPerks
HAH. LOVE this!
1. FUEL: Gatorade chews
2. Race Length: 1/2 marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water + a bit of gatorade
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? If I had to pick, hot
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Piece of toast + FitMixer aminos
8. Rest Days: 1x/week
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? MUST MUST HAVE!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? ENDORPHINS & it CAN be fun :)
Brooke is CUTE!
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats
1. Haven’t tried any of those ☺
2. 5k or 10k for now
3. shorts (pants in cold weather)
4. water!
5. COLD
6. Nike right now
7. No breakfast for me
8. Rest 1-2x
9. With it when running alone, without when running with others
10. Stress relief, confidence, look good in a bikini, social, eat everything, so many reasons!!!
shelly
energy chews, 1/2 marathon, running shorts, water only, cold (60 degrees or so), Mizunos, Oatmeal + coffee, 1x week rest day, must with music for long runs, stress relief and my love for running in general!
Lindsay
1. FUEL: i’ll do any gel or chew EXCEPT powerbar’s gels because they are a horrible texture!
2. Race Length: 5k or half marathon – run FAST, or run controlled.
3. Workout Bottoms: skirts or shorts – i HATE running in pants!
4. Sports Drink: nuun during the warmer weather and water in the winter.
5. Running Temperatures: COLD please. it’s so much easier to run in the cold!
6. Running Shoe Brands: i currently rotate nike, brooks, and newton, but i’m looking into getting some mizunos!
7. Pre-race meal: plain bagel and a banana for longer races, half a clif bar for shorter races.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? usually 2x per week – rest is important!
9. Music: most training runs i go without, but i use it for speedwork, races, and the treadmill.
10. #1 reason for running: to stay fit and compete with myself – i can always try to run faster!
Karin
1. Fuel – Shot Bloks, or GU chomps!
2. Race Length – love the 1/2 marathon, and sunday is my first full (Chicago Marathon!!) hoping that I end up loving the marathon distance and that it loves me back :)
3. Workout bottoms – for short runs (10 miles or less) = Nike tempo shorts. For longer runs, my Nike black running skirt.
4. Sports drinks – sometimes water, sometimes Powerade
5. Running Temps – I’ll run in whatever, but I prefer, Cold!! 50s-60s = perfect!!
6. Running shoes: Mizunos!
7. Pre-race meal: two slices of wheat bread, with peanut butter and honey
8. Rest days: 2x week usually
9. Music – Must have!! love my tiny green shuffle!
10: ALL of the above! Running makes me happy, cupcakes make me happy, size 4 jeans make me happy, seeing my kids see me as a healthy mom makes me VERY happy!! :)
Rachel
1. Haven’t tried any! ;)
2. 5k or 10k
3. Running Shorts
4. Water
5. Cold
6. Nike
7. None
8. 1x per week
9. Go without
10. Everything, I love to run!!
Katie
1. GU
2. Marathon
3. Capris
4. Water
5. Cold!
6. Saucony
7. Oatmeal with peanut butter and half a banana
8. 2x per week
9. music – take it or leave it.
10. Endorphin high + eating lots of carbs + feeling like a bada$$!
Amanda
1. FUEL: Powerbar energy gels or Starbursts
2. Race Length: 1/2 marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Nike shorts
4. Sports Drink: Powerade and water
5. Running Temperatures: cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics
7. Pre-race meal: 2 frozen chocolate chip waffles with peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 2x/week
9. Music: a must!
10. #1 reason for running: the only sport I am barely coordinated at!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
1. FUEL: Shot bloks AND Gu!
2. Race Length: hmmm 5K for fun, 1/2 marathon for a challenge. We’ll see how I feel about marathons on Sunday!
3. Workout Bottoms: Running shorts!!!! I’d live in them if I could!
4. Sports Drink: WATER. I hate the taste of sports drinks…
5. Running Temperatures: lol neither? Heat if I have to choose!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics right now
7. Pre-race meal: piece of bread with nut butter & banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x these past couple weeks
9. Music: I love it if I’m running alone!
10. #1 reason for running: ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Natalie @ Free Range Human
You make me wish I was a runner!
Shelly
1. Fuel: Honey Stinger
2. Race length: 5K, 10K, 15K and 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout bottoms: shorts
4. Sports drink: coconut water
5. Running temp: cold
6. Running shoe brand: love love love my Newtons
7. Pre-race meal: coffee/banana
8. Rest days: x2
9. Music: Go without except for treadmill time
10. #1 reason for running: me ‘get out of my head’ time
Whitney
What is honey stinger? Where do you get it?
I love your comment about running is “get our of my head time”- couldn’t agree more! ;)
Shelly
I find the Honey Stinger at a local running store, but I have purchased via Amazon as well. Personally, I like the waffles (delicious and almost “treat” like) and the chews are pretty fantastic too.
Nicole @ Curly Mommy
I love this, mostly because I love seeing what everyone else eats before they run :)
Fuel: Gummy Bears!!!!
Race length: 1/2 marathon is my fav
Workout bottoms: capris
Sports drink: I stick to good ol’ H2O
Running Temp: Cold! It feels soooo good to take a shower after
Running shoe: Asics or Mizunos
Pre-race meal: peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
Rest days: 1 rest day and 2 cross training days (so 3 days off from running)
Music: GOTTA have it
Reason to Run: To eat cupcakes and relieve stress :)
Ashley @ This Is The Place
1. FUEL: Gu or Shotblocks
2. Race Length: Half marathon. And I LOVED the ultra I ran this summer. For some reason, I’m not a big fan of the marathon distance…but I’m running 3 this year!
3. Workout Bottoms: Nike shorts and capris
4. Sports Drink: G2!
5. Running Temperatures: Cold. coldcoldcold.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks…always Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: Either GF oats + banana + pb or GF granola with almond milk
8. Rest Days: Twice a week. I wish I could run 6 x a week, but I really need 2 rest days.
9. Music: Prefer it. But I’ve run a full and an ultra without and didn’t die ;)
10. #1 reason for running: “she’s running to be running cuz it’s all she knows to do”…got this line from a Zac Brown Band song and I love it. So true.
Kater
1. FUEL: GU or Chomps
2. Race Length: 1/2
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water or Cytomax
5. Running Temperatures: 60-65°
6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony
7. Pre-race meal: Bagel, banana, coffee, water and a Gu at the start line.
8. Rest Days: whenever
9. Music: I prefer music when I run alone…either way in races. Depends on how much spectator support there is.
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? ALL OF THE ABOVE.
Jessica
This is fun…so if you are bored and wanted to go through all the comments, it would be cool to see what the top answers are if you posted them. :)
1. Fuel = Shot Blocks and Power Gel
2. Race Length= 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms = Shorts in summer, capris or tights in winter
4. Sports Drink= Mostly just water…sometimes gatorade or powerade if I have it
5. Running Temperatures= Cold….or medium…but NOT heat! :)
6. Running Shoe Brand=Brooks
7. Pre-race meal = Peanut/PB granola bar or PB on wheat toast + banana
8. Rest Days = 1-2 p/ week, and 1-2 cross training (run 3-5)
9. Music = Definitely
10. #1 reason for running = Just plain love it! :) Meeting goals, stress-relief, endorphins, and it’s great to keep weight in check and feel like I can eat what I want.
Annie
http://trueblueaggies.blogspot.com/2012/10/running-pop-quiz.html
Leah
This is fun!
1. Fuel: Cliff shot bloks all the way! Margarita is my favorite.
2. Race Length: Marathon #3 coming up on Sunday, I’m all about the distance!
3. Workout Bottoms: Shorts until it’s too cold and I have to switch to running pants.
4. Sports Drink: Water unless it’s a race, then water alternating with whatever they’re providing.
5. Running Temp: COLD. Keep the sun away from me unless it’s < 7 miles.
6. Running Shoes: Brooks Adrenalines, I'm very loyal.
7. Pre-Race Meal: Oatmeal has never failed me (KNOCK ON WOOD).
8. Rest Days: One or two/week I prefer one but don't want to get hurt.
9. Music: I'm currently a user but someday I'll run clean!
10. Reason I run: It fuels my soul and builds my confidence. There's no better therapy or form of self-love.
Brooke
1. FUEL: I use GU, PowerGel, and Gummy Bears.
2. Race Length: I love the marathon distance! I am also a fan of the 1/2 marathon distance as well. But, I definitely want to do an ultra…first a 50k and then possibly a 50 miler!
3. Workout Bottoms: Definitely running shorts, but during the cold months I wear tights underneath.
4. Sports Drink: I only drink water while I am running. During a marathon I will get some Gatorade, but only drink a little bit of it. I will occasionally have some Gatorade after a run though.
5. Running Temperatures: I use to hate running in the heat, but I really don’t mind it. However, I enjoy running in the cooler weather better!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Mizuno all the way!
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal with fruit (strawberries, bananas, or blueberries)
8. Rest Days: 1x per week at least, but no more than 2x per week.
9. Music: I never run with music.
10. #1 reason for running: I started running for weight-loss, but it has turned into running for stress-relief, the endorphins, and I love the race atmosphere! Basically, I just love running!
Natalie
1. Gatorade GU
2. 1/2 Marathons, but I think I’ll have to stick with 10Ks for a little while due to a knee injury :(
3. Shorts or the tight capris
4. Gatorade
5. Cold (but not freezing)
6. Asics, but I’d like to try some others
7. A banana with peanut butter
8. 1X per week
9. Have to have music!!
10. Stress-relief and love the endorphins!! Plus, I love just clearing my head and pushing myself further than I thought I could go!
Macalla
1. Candy. I prefer Swedish Fish. : )
2. 5K/10K
3. Capris or shorts
4. Water
5. I rather run in the cold.
6. Asics
7. Hot oatmeal (no instant) with a banana and walnuts.
8. 1-2/week of rest.
9. Have to have music.
10. I run for all the reasons you have. I love how I feel after a good run. : )
Emily
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
GU- espresso love or chocolate outrage
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
Half marathons
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Capris
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
Nuun or plain water for a short run
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
HATE heat, so cold. I live in a moderate climate and the 40’s-55 is my fave range.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Mizuno snob
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
A piece of toast or a banana
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
I rest on Thursdays
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
Must have music if running solo. I have the same pink ipod. :)
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
Picking just one isn’t really fair… stress-relief will have to win. I would actually pick all of these except for social reasons.
Harper
Totally unrelated but I saw it and thought of you! Cafe Rio recipe! http://www.letsdishrecipes.com/2012/09/cafe-rio-chicken.html#.UGzZl7_oBLc
Meaghan
1 – Bloks – used to be gels, but Bloks keep the sugar levels constant, instead of always up and down.
2. Marathon, but doing my first ultra in a month – stay tuned!
3. Shorts or Pants. Can’t do skirts or capris.
4. Gatorade, 100%
5. COLD! I M-E-L-T in the heat!
6. Brooks Brooks Brooks!!
7. Oatmeal, brown sugar, w banana mashed in.. Woop!
8. 1, or maybe 2x a week
9. No music ever. I’m too uncoordinated. I’d fall down run-dancing.
10.Cupcakes, weight loss (HA! Theres an oxymoron!), feel good, and I just plain love to run!
Brooke @ sweats & sweets
1. Shot Bloks!
2. I’m going for the 1/2 marathon on Sunday! My FIRST!
3. Running shorts and capris
4. Water
5. COLD
6. Brooks
7. GF cinnamon raisin toast with PB
8. 2X or more
9. Have to have music
10. I run because I love it, I find joy in being alone.
Natalie
FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other? Ironman training: PowerBar gels, bites, blasts & endurance drink mixed w/Carbopro
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other? Ironman!!!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other? Lulu shorts
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other? PowerBar + Carbopro
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? BOTH
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other? Brooks, baby…they’re my sponsor :)
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other? Half whole wheat bagel + almond butter + half banana sliced on top
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other? NO rest, unless it’s the day after a long race (70.3 or longer)
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Either way
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other? To achieve new things!
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Rene Hall
1. Energy Chews (but I tried Sweedish Fish on my last run and they worked like a charm)
2. half, but I’ll train for a full as soon as I graduate
3. Short shorts.
4. ALternate water and accelerade
5. Heat – It’s going to be a high of 54 during my next long run and I’m dreading it.
6. Newtons
7. PB& honey on whole wheat bread
8. run 5x a week, cross train 2-3x week, rest 1 day a week
9. Solo runs – have to have it
10. Love what it does for my body, physically and spiritually, and how I feel once I’m done. The running itself sometimes just sucks.
Jenn @ A Runner's Road
1. candy
2. 5k and 10K
3. running skirts
4. gatorade
5. heat
6. new lover of Mizunos
7. bagel and PB w/ honey
8. 2x
9. always music
10. love racing, love pushing myself
lisa
1. Haribou Gummy Bears
2. 1/2
3. Capris
4. H2O
5. Cold
6. Asics
7. Cheese bread
8. 3x
9. Music or even better with friends
10. All of the above!
Chelsea @ GlitterAndSweat
1. none :) i don’t run far enough to need any haha
2. 10K right now, if i can ever get my body to cooperate it’ll probably be 1/2 marathon
3. running shorts all the way, although i think i might try running capris or pants this winter so i don’t die from frost bite ;)
4. water all the way!!
5. i actually prefer the cold but don’t mind the heat either, only as long as i have a tank
6. mizunos!!! although fleet feet recently changed me to new balance :'(
7. toast with almond butter (mixed with honey) and banana on top :)
8. 1x a week, just can’t get enough of running
9. no music EVER!! sometimes i wish i had it, but then i just think about all the time i get to myself and i don’t mind not having it
10. stress relief, time to just think about everything, the endorphins are always nice and being able to eat whatever i want is a plus :), but i do love the challenge it gives my body every day, it’s why i look forward to it.
Amy N.
1: Energy Chews – Powerbar
2: 5k (although I’ve been having luck at the longer distances this year)
3: Shorts all the way, capri’s in the winter, hardly ever running tights, never skirts
4: Water, but if I’m drinking a sports drink Cytomax all the way
5: Cold – but perfect is about 60 degrees
6: BROOKS!!!!
7: Egg/ham Sandwich
8: 2 – 3 days running, 2 days cross training
9: Without music
10: It’s so hard to narrow it down, but mostly because I love it and I’m so much nicer when I run. Plus i like to eat. And I sleep really well. And it’s awesome. And I have good friends.
Katheryn
1. Shot blocks
2. Marathon
3. Running shorts
4. Water
5. Heat
6. Suacony
7. Oatmeal
8. 1 rest day
9. Podcasts – no music
10. The endorphins and being able to eat lots of chocolate
Danica @ It's Progression
love this!!
1. Dried fruit! (raisins, apples, apricots are my favorites)
2. 5K or Half
3. Running Shorts. Always.
4. Water!
5. a perfect in-between 60* day? :)
6. Brooks right now, but I have yet to try Mizuno
7. toast with peanut butter, cinnamon, chia seeds, and banana slices
8. I run 3-4 times a week and cross-train/strength train the others
9. podcasts are my favorite thing to listen to when running
10. all of the above :)
Tori
1. Candy, of course!
2. 10k…I’ve never actually run a race though, but I like running that distance on my own!
3. Running shorts or capris…I can’t decide
4. Water…very occasionally Gatorade
5. Cold!
6. Mizuno
7. Bagel or eggs
8. I prefer 1x, but often life/my weak ankles get in the way and I rest 2x per week
9. I ran my first run without music last week and it actually went pretty well! I still like my music, but now I know I don’t HAVE to have it.
10. endorphins and weight loss
This was super fun! I love quizzes!
Nicole
1. FUEL: GU chomps any flavor and PowerBar chews but only the raspberry flavor
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: under 32 degrees= pants, over 32 degrees= shorts
4. Sports Drink: Water, and most recently NUUN!
5. Running Temperatures: Cold-ish? I much prefer over 50 degrees but less than 80
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks Adrenaline GTS I think I’ve used them since the 5th series and I’m now on the 12th
7. Pre-race meal: I’m super inconsistent about this… I usually rely on dinner the night before, but I’ve been pleased with bagels and peanut butter
8. Rest Days: 3x
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it? Either… for a long run by myself: podcasts, speedwork: high energy… but I’d rather run with people
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, I enjoy racing, so I can eat all the cupcakes I want, love running for social reasons and so much more
Jade
1. FUEL: Sports drink
2. Race Length: Think I am going to love the 1/2. I ran 5ks and 6ks in college and that’s ok too but a little fast for me.
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade!
5. Running Temperatures: How about 55 and slightly overcast :)
6. Running Shoe Brands: Asics but I want to branch out
7. Pre-race meal: Peanut butter banana oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 1 to 2 times
9. Music: LOVE
10. #1 reason for running: feeling strong
katie
1. FUEL: None Usually. During marathons I do use a GU, but usually gag on it!
2. Race Length: 1/2 marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: Lululemon speed running shorts only. I never stray!
4. Sports Drink: Water only!
5. Running Temperatures: Cool. I live in MN, cold is zero degrees…way too cold! but 40-60 degress, awesome!
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks!
7. Pre-race meal: 2 slices on whole grain gluten free toast with JIF pb and honey and a diet coke.
8. Rest Days: one or none. But, i typically run every other day but my total workout time per day is around 2 hours between running, walking, elliptical, biking, weight lifting…..
9. Music: MUST HAVE! and if at the gym on a TM the TV on and possibly my nook in front of me!
10. #1 reason for running: I Just Love it! Also, I am happier, less moody, love my size 4s too, and I sleep so good compared to my nonrunner friends!
Great quiz!
Tiffany
1. FUEL: Hammer Gels
2. Race Length:half marathon
3. Workout Bottoms: summer: shorts winter: capris
4. Sports Drink: Water
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? heat
6. Running Shoe Brands: Mizuno?
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal or eggs
8. Rest Days: Sundays
9. Music: doesn’t matter to me, I usually save it for hard runs and races
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief & endorphins, makes me feel good about myself/confident
Lyric @ Cheap Budget Expensive Beauty
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks and sour patch kids
2. Race Length: 10k and Marathons
3. Workout Bottoms: Running Shorts all the way.
4. Sports Drink: Water
5. Running Temperatures: Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike!! I have bright blue ones
7. Pre-race meal: French toast or Cinnamon bagel with butter.
8. Rest Days: 1x per week.
9. Music: Have to have it for sure!!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins,, I love to racing, so I can eat all the food I want and to run with friends, family and my dog is the bomb. Too many reasons to run!!
Mary
1. FUEL: Shot Blocks, if I need something
2. Race Length: 5k
3. Workout Bottoms: Run shorts, run tights/leggings if it’s cold, skort for races
4. Sports Drink: H2O usually; NUUN tab when it’s hot
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD? Cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Nike or Asics
7. Pre-race meal: Coffee and toaster waffle with a drizzle of maple syrup!
8. Rest Days: 2-3x per week
9. Music: Without, unless on the treadmill
10. #1 reason for running: Because it makes me feel strong!
Katie
1. GU, Jet Blackberry.
2. 1/2 Marathon
3. All of the above
4. Gatorade after a run, water during
5. Just moved from Houston to Philadelphia. Only used to heat but the cold weather is coming, I’ll keep ya posted!
6. Asics Landreth
7. Bagel w peanut butter
8. 1
9. Yes, need my tunes!
10. To stay in shape, have freedom with my eating, and I love to race!
Katie Heddleston
I can’t even handle that picture of Brooke with her running shorts! LOVE! I’m gonna answer these questions in a blog post!
Natalie
1. Margarita Shot Bloks!
2. 1/2
3. Capri Running Tights
4. Water or Lemon/Lime Gatorade
5. Hot!
6. Mizzunos
7. Banana
8. 1 or 2
9. No music outside, music for speedwork
10. My mental health :D
Susanna@runningonhope
This is fun!!! :)
1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?
I never really fuel, but if I did I think candy would be the best choice. It’s all sugar anyway!!!
2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?
So far I like the 10k. But I bet I’ll love longer distances when I get their!
3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?
Spandex Shorts!!!!
4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?
When I run, water. After I run, coconut water!!! Or muscle milk!
5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?
HEAT. NO QUESTION.
6. Running Shoe Brands: Suacony, Mizuno, Nike, Brookes, Asics or Other?
Mizuno!!! And I really love the one’s in your picture!!! I wanted that color but the store didn’t have them :(
7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?
Oatmeal always
8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or Other?
I think its really important to take one
9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?
I like it, but I also like podcasts. Running with people is better though!
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief, endorphins, you love to race, so you can eat all the cupcakes you want, weight-loss, love running for social reasons or Other?
All of the above :) And runner’s high. Pushing yourself to the absolute limit. Feeling great about it. All of that. I want to collapse at the finish of a race one day because I know I gave everything I had!!!
Rachel
1. I’ve used Shot Bloks & fruit snacks
2. I like 10k’s but I’m getting hooked on 1/2 marathons :)
3. Capris preferred… but in November/December – March I have to switch to pants in Wisconsin
4. I typically stick to water!
5. Spring & Fall in Wisconsin… but I actually didn’t mind 1/2 marathon training in the Winter!
6. Asics!
7. Bread with peanut butter.
8. Usually 2x per week of rest.
9. Must have music!
10. Reason for running started out as weight-loss now it’s more for the feeling of accomplishment AFTER I am done running!
Amanda
1. Never tried any. — Have GU and will be using it on a long run in the near future.
2. 1/2 Marathon and someday a tri!
3. Nike Running Shorts <3
4. Water or Herbalife 24 Hydrate
5. Temps right in the middle. ND gets too cold. TX gets too hot. Maybe I should move to a state in the middle…
6. Mizuno, Mizuno, Mizuno
7. Pre-race meal: Whatever my nervous tummy can handle.
8. Rest Days: 2x per week, 3 if I'm getting run down
9. Music: Prefer it, but it doesn't matter
10. #1 reason for running: stress-relief and endorphins combined make me a happy person. I like myself, my body, and every one around me much more when I run.
Monica
1. Other: Chomps
2. 1/2
3. Skirt in summer, tights in winter
4. Water and Gatorade
5. Cold for sure
6. Brooks
7. Banana & toast
8. 1-2x/week
9. I take my iPod with me about 50% of the time
10. All of the above!
Myranda Knight
one. almonds!
two. half! so fun!
three. capris with nike compression shorts underneath.
four. water, always.
five. fall in maine…any weather where capris and a light long sleeve feel comfortable.
six. new balance minimus and nike frees <3
seven. whole grain wheat toast with peanut butter.
eight. two, please.
nine. sometimes.
ten. makes me feel like im the coolest person ever! and it gives me an excuse to eat all the ice cream i want…chocolate ice cream is kinda like refueling with chocolate milk :)
Khushboo
Fun post although when do we get your answers :) !
Jill
1. Orange or strawberry banana flavored GUs
2. Half marathon! I haven’t ran longer but I think I’d love the marathon distance!
3. Capris
4. Water!!!
5. Cold
6. Love brooks and Nike
7. Plain bagel toasted with PB. And coffee.
8. 1 complete rest day a week but one day a week I practice yoga and its relaxing as well!
9. I love music but run without it on run club nights
10. I started running for weight loss but then I fell in love with running in general! I love the “me” time, I love how strong and energized I feel after, I love the runners high and I love that I’m setting a good example for my kids. Nothing better than hearing “going for a run mama?” Every time I put on my runners :). The toned thighs don’t hurt either :)
Kate
So much fun! Best ipod ever, too!
1. FUEL: Gu
2. Race Length: 10k (so far…)
3. Workout Bottoms: Capris
4. Sports Drink: powerade
5. Running Temperatures: cold
6. Running Shoe Brands: Brooks
7. Pre-race meal: Banana and plain oatmeal
8. Rest Days: 1x per week
9. Music: I go without
10. #1 reason for running: because I can ;-)
Lauren @ Food, Running, Cats
I just did this survey on my blog!
Also I love all of the ways that you incorporate Brooke into your photos!