fuel

"I had found something that was going to help me for a long time," Charles Bukowski on alcohol; me on energy goo.

felt like a fleet-footed, hobbit-chasing beast out there today, never once flagged, an unusual occurrence. I had a similar bearing-down-on-prey sensation yesterday, but my speed usually improves after a few days off, and so considered that time a false reading. But since two runs ago, I've shaved about a half a minute off my per-mile average. The common denominator: GU energy gel. Lately, I've been experimenting with on-the-fly fueling -- gels, gummies, drinks, etc. I think I may have found the right grade. click here for a few Runner's World reviews of other on-the-road energy eats, and links to more running nutrition info.

click here for this morning's route.
8.139 miles: 68 mins., 05 secs.
@ 8 min. 15 sec. miles
weather: 27F, mostly cloudy, windy.
surface: asphalt, dirt track
music: run mix 1 (12.19.08)
pre-run eats: apple, banana, one packet of vanilla-bean flavored energy goo, cup of coffee, two Advil.