I was tagged by MB over at Tutus and Tennies to answer some questions about my Running Favorites. I thought it was a fun Q&A and I always enjoy reading other peoples answers, so I figured it would be nice to share my answers. Here goes:
1.) Location: Trail, Road or Indoors? I love running on the trail because of the scenery you can get on them. Who wouldn't love running on a trail like this?
The D&R Canal trail is my go to trail because it is so close to my home.
2.) Time of day: Morning, Noon or Evening? I prefer mornings because I like the feeling of getting it done and I just feel better afterwards. Also in the summer, the temps are more bearable in the morning. However, I can't always get it done in the morning with kiddos activities and such, so my second choice is usually afternoon/evening.
4.) Fuel: Before, After and sometimes during? I don't usually take any fuel before a run unless it is a half marathon. I like to fuel with Energybits about 15 minutes before a half marathon, that and/or a Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze an hour before. During a half marathon, I usually fuel with Gu and hydrate with Nuun.
5.) Accessories: Music, Watch or more? I run with my music from my phone and I use a Garmin watch. I am also loving my wireless bluetooth headphones because it's so nice to be cord free! Music helps me push through tougher runs and if I didn't have my Garmin watch, I would feel like something is missing. I am one of those people that likes to know their pace/time on a run. Almost forgot to add my FlipBelt. If I didn't have that I wouldn't have a place for my phone or my keys, so this accessory is very important to me and I love how it is snug and doesn't bother me on my run.
6.) Rewards: Food, wine or ????? I love to eat, so food is my reward. I tend to enjoy sweets like ice cream and cookies, so when I run I don't feel so bad when I have them (in moderation). :)
7.) Type of run: Long, tempo, intervals, hill repeats, progression, or recovery/easy? I'd say my favorite type of run is the long run. I've gotten used to my long run day on the weekend and I actually enjoy running long. It is not necessarily a fast or easy run, it is just a good pace. It is also a good time to think and just be free or think about nothing at all. It is usually my time on the D&R Canal trail, and I really enjoy running on it, the farther I go, the more I get to see. :)
Now I'm supposed to tag some people to participate, but I'm just going to leave it up to you if you want to play along. Or better yet just comment below and tell me some of your running favorites. Have a great weekend!
