Running Pop Quiz

I saw this on a blog last week and when you are not running so there is nothing to blog about and all you can think about is running, you do things like this!

So here are my answers! 🙂

1. FUEL: Shot Bloks, GU, Energy Chews, Candy or Other?

I have only used Gu and it works for me so I’ve been afraid to use another. Vanilla is favorite, followed by Chocolate Outrage. I just bought Espresso and am anxious to try it.

2. Race Length: 5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, Ultra or Other?

5K is my favorite because there are so many to choose from and they don’t involve a lot of training. I do like half marathons too because I don’t feel pressured to be fast and you get a medal!

: Helper’s Fund 5K

3. Workout Bottoms: Skirts, Running Shorts, Capris, Pants or Other?

I prefer skirts. They are more comfortable. I think I look thinner in them. I do occasionally wear shorts. When it is cold, I wear a skirt over my capris or tights.

Camp Chingachgook 10K in a skirt

4. Sports Drink: Gatorade, Powerade, Cytomax, you stick to water when you run or Other?

Water! I don’t like sports drinks.

: hydrating with water after a 5K

5. Running Temperatures: HEAT or COLD?

If I have to choose, it would be hot. I hate to wear layers.

90 degrees & racing

6. Running Shoe Brands: Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Asics or Other?

That’s difficult because I have tried them all. I started with Saucony, then NIke, then Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, and now I have both Brooks & Mizuno. I actually haven’t found my perfect shoe.

in Mizunos

7. Pre-race meal: Oatmeal, Bagel, Banana, Eggs, Cereal or Other?

Always oatmeal and coffee.

pre-race meal

8. Rest Days: 1x per week, 2x per week, never ever ever or other?

Well, when I am healthy, I don’t run 3x per week but on one of those days I may be playing tennis.

not running

9. Music: Have to have it or go without it?

During a race, I always go without it. The other runners are my distraction. When I am alone, I usually have my iPod nano.

running 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?

I would have to say, I run for stress-relief, endorphins but mostly that I love to race.