Good Run, New Gear and Some Other Stuff

So I ran five miles tonight and then went out to eat some Mexican ... bad combo. On the better note, the run was good; it was a route that my boss alerted me to. It's pretty hilly but it's one of my go-to runs. I mean really, there aren't many places to run in Raleigh that isn't a hill-fest!

After work today I went to Raleigh Running Outfitters to check out some kicks. I think I found the ones I want to get. Nike Structure Triax. I didn't go for it tonight because I wanted to check and see if I could get them any cheaper anywhere else. Good rule of thumb: I typically wear a size 7 heel, probably a size 7.5 sneaker, but I tried on an 8.5 and they said that's the best fit for me. The guys helping me said having about a thumb's width of extra space is good since your feet will swell after such long runs. Anyway, they were having a 50% on-the-rack sale so I got two pairs of Nike running shorts, a Nike sports bra and then a few GU packs (all for $50!). I've never tried GU so this weekend we'll see what the fuss is all about. I also bought the GU Chomps - apparently they're new. I have a feeling I'll be able to tolerate those a little better.  Something about the texture of the straight-up GU makes me nervous.

So I saw this cool little thing today on Runner's World. Marathon Pacing Temporary Tattoos. It's called PaceTat and it lists every mile split and finishing times. Looks like a good tool if you don't have a good watch or like Runner's World suggests, if you're running solo. They say it's pretty durable. I would hope so if it needs to last 26.2 mile! Could you imagine that ... mile 22 and you wipe the string of sweat dripping from your hairline with your forearm. Awesome ... miles 22 through 26.2 is now on your face.

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