Last Sunday I ran the longest run my marathon training requires. My running mate, Sherry, joined me to run 21 of the 26.2 miles we will endure on March 1st for the 31st Annual Napa Valley Marathon. The most difficult running homework is now behind us. Truly something to celebrate.
Through many practice runs and a little experimentation, I have found the winning list of necessities, guaranteed to make running 26.2 miles as enjoyable as pounding the pavement for four and a half hours could possibly be.
1. Saucony Pro Grid Ride running shoes
2. SmartWool Adrenaline Light Micro Crew socks
3. CW-X Stabilyx running tights
4. Gatorade G2 Ice Punch (50% less calories and just as kicked up as original Gatorade)
5. Clif Bar Shot Blocks Black Cherry flavor
6. Bananas every 6 miles or so
7. Water
8. Sherry Hill. She is someone with whom you want to be "stuck" if you are going to be running for hours! Funny, energetic, motivating, genuine, and still looks like she just stepped out of a salon having just knocked out 21 miles.
So these are a few of my favorite things. I have yet to determine the perfect jogging bra and top. There is still time to shop with only 16 days left in the final countdown!
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