10/13-14 Race Reports

Strong showing for Team RRO/FASTcoaching this weekend! Tim S. and Sam B. took 1st and 2nd in the Medoc Trail Marathon, and Sandra C. was 1st in her age group (results). Gavin C. was 3rd overall in the Medoc Trail 10-Miler, and Jennifer C. was 1st female (results). Nick M. and Jonathan W. went 2-3 in the Cannonball Half Marathon in Greensboro (results). CONGRATS EVERYONE!

1 more week until Fixie Fest (Oct. 20th @ 12:30PM, Moore Square) in & the XC Challenge (Oct. 21st @ 10AM, Dorothea Dix)!

McDonald's Paves the Way

About a month ago, McDonald's began posting nutrition data on their menu. They also added some healthier options (like egg whites, grilled chicken, and fresh fruit), and developed a "favorites under 400" menu. They've also got a meal planner app in the works.

Weekend Outlook

I think there's an exponential relationship between cooler temperatures and the number of races in any given weekend!

• Medoc Trail Races (Hollister, Sat. 8AM)
• Cannonball Run (Greensboro, Sat. 8AM)
• Triangle Run/Walk for Autism (Raleigh, Sat. 9AM)
• Paws for Life 5k (Wake Forest, Sat. 10AM)
• Esperanza 5k (Chapel Hill, Sat. 9AM)
• Matt Gfeller Doughnut Run (Winston Salem, Sat. 9AM)
• 5k/10k Run for Hope (Raleigh, Sun. 8AM)
• Beat the Bite (Cary, Sun. 2PM)

Squeaky Clean

Running clothes and shoes stink. No matter if you throw them in the washer as soon as you step in the door, let them soak forever, wash them a bazillion times... they never smell quite right. But, alas, that doesn't have to be. Starting with tech tees, skip fabric softener (even though it smells good) and let them air dry. For shorts, throw them in a cold water wash immediately. Similar to tech tees, let sports bras air dry (this also helps them maintain their shape) and forget the fabric softener when washing wool socks. Finally, for shoes, skip the washer and break out the toothbrush. Or, if you're not that patient, a bucket full of soapy water (for soaking) and a hose (for rinsing off).

Grocery Shopping

So I started laughing when I read this "ultimate list" from Runner's World. I do actually eat some of these things... although my "veggie burger I don't feel like cooking dinner" go-to did not make the list. This got me thinking about my "staple" grocery list. I really think I could live off of about 10 things and be happy, which isn't probably that great since I know I'm supposed to eat a varied diet. I mean, I try and eat different things, but I always revert back after a few weeks. This made me thing of comfort foods, although I imagine that a runners' list differs somewhat form the "normal" population (I've never seen any of us really crave fried chicken, but ice cream is a whole different story). So, I looked through some "runner's recipes", and I know a lot of runners... who wouldn't miss at least 1 of these 5 if they couldn't eat them again?!

1. Cereal
2. PB&J
3. Chocolate Milk
4. Sweet Potato Fries
5. and Girl Scout cookies!

Tips for Spectating

As I was looking on active.com the other day, I realized that I could look up articles about sports other than running, swimming, and/or cycling. Out of curiosity, I decided to look up cheerleading. Why you ask? Well, I really want to know how they train. I mean, they're pretty strong and flexible (both of which I'm not) and they can scream and yell at the top of their lungs while they are competing (and I can't even breathe). So, how do they do it?

• They stay hydrated
• They stay focused on what they're doing
• They keep up the appearance of a positive attitude
• They practice

Start the week off right with a good breakfast...

Top 10 Individual Career Records in Professional Team Sports - Funny blooper videos are here

Found the video I meant to post!!!