We are going to try something a bit different today. We are linking up with Amanda from Running With Spoons and her Think Out Loud Thursdays!
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On my day off this week I decided to go to my local running store. I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to this, so I try not to go very often. But there were a few things I wanted to pick up.
1. Nuun- After receiving this at an Expo recently, I have been really enjoying this. I do believe it has helped me with staying hydrating during and after my runs. I bought the strawberry lemonade flavor since that's what I had tried before and just regular lemonade. I know, not too exciting on my flavors. Have you tried Nuun? If so what flavors do you like?
2. Aasic socks- I have been reading a lot of posts about socks that runners like. I did see a few of the brands there, but thought I'd go with the socks I normally wear, Aasic intensity. I have this thing about not wearing socks below the ankle. I can always feel the back of my heel rubbing against my sneaker, so I always go with the crew cut. But since it's summer, I have been getting quite the tan lines around my ankles and you really see this when I wear sandals. So I was looking for something similar but a lower cut. Luckily I did find the same brand in low cut, which was right above the ankle. Perfect! What kind of socks do you prefer and why?
3.GU chomps- I usually run with just the GU, but I think I've been using this so long that I am getting really sick of it. I really love gummies, so I thought I would try the chomps. I bought two packs of cranberry apple, since it was the flavor on sale. What do you fuel with during your runs?
4. Motion control sports bra- I was not planning on buying one, since they are always so expensive(especially at running stores) but this one was on sale. Score! I was actually due for a good one. This one even had the built in padding. I have a few cheaper ones that the padding always falls out after I wash them. I guess you get what you pay for. What are some other brands that you like to run in?
5. Run- After getting home, I was exciting to go for my run. I put on my new sports bra and socks, took a few chomps, and prepared my Nuun, and I was out the door. Why is it that after buying new running products your run seems to go so much better? I completed 6 miles at a decent pace that I haven't run in awhile. I even had one onlooker ask me, "What are you running off, you don't need to run." I just smiled and said thank you. I should have said, I like food way too much, that's why I run...haha. Do you find yourself doing better runs when you buy new products? Does anyone ever say anything to you while you're out on your runs?
Happy Thursday Everyone! ~L