Run Eat Tri Yogi

I was on my 3rd lap of the 7 mile loop and as I was trying divert my attention to anything else so as to forget about the tiredness in my legs at the time.  I thought "Well, this should be a very boring race recap.  Not even blog worthy... Captioned: I ran 7 miles over and over again and it hurt." But by the end of that lap, I was in a much better place. Last year's race. Loved it so much I came back! I arrived early on race day for packet pick-up and to get closer parking than I had last year.  It was dark and the handful of people there were wearing headlamps. After grabbing my bib and bag, I sat and warmed up in the car for awhile -- and charging my Garmin that I'd left in the car overnight. After 45 min or so, I grudgingly exited my toasty car (no, I didn't run it that long but it was warmer than outside!), grabbed my gear bag and headed to the main aid station area. This is what I enjoy about loop races -- I have access to my gear after each lap. ...

Judging by the way I've been feeling and moving around (slooowly), one would assume I had one helluva rager weekend. And in a way, it was. But this one included camping, running and one sharp medal (literally).  It was the Ragnar Northwoods. It was everything that I thought it would be -- no sleep and madness. Alright, maybe it was due to lack of sleep that made it seem like madness.   I drove in and dropped my gear off before driving up another 3 miles ahead to park my car in a field.  Once I took the shuttle back, I met up with my teammates (who were awesome enough to carry my gear to the campsite!).  I only knew our captain but I have to admit, he did a great job of recruiting  a    wonderful group of runners.   After we cheered on our first runner, I decided to grab some dinner.  I was the last runner and wanted to get those last minute carbs in before my leg started. I wandered around the village and got lost amongst...

This post has been saved, edited, added, cut.. placed on hold while I tried new items. It's been going on for months! The blog was ridiculously long so I went with my must-haves and indulgences... I honestly could talk running gear all day! Orange Mud hydraquiver, InknBurn, Tiux, Cocogo, Skirtsports **Disclaimer: let's get this part over with. This post is based on my own personal experiences and my favorite items.  I'm not getting paid to endorse any of these.  If I am or was an ambassador for any of the items, I will note it in the heading!** Alright, let's get to it! Shoes We all have our favorites, don't we?  I'm as defensive about *my* shoes almost as much as I am about my parenting choices.  You think my 6mm drop shoes are slowing me down and will cause damage in the future? You better run. I used to run in only Mizuno Wave Runners. They were my first upgrade from generic, beginner running shoes.  I loooved them.  I also tried the Prophec...