This week, Elena talks about her experience being part of race medical with the Race Guards. Mo Farah and Ashton Eaton take home gold medals in the IAAF World Championships. UTMB was this weekend. Big Sur Marathon registration is open for their non marathon events. And our week in training.
This week, Mark gives his race recap of the Santa Rosa half marathon. Leadville 100 was this weekend. IAAF World Championships are happening right now and Molly Huddle is caught celebrating too early and Jenny Simpson loses a shoe. Nick Symmonds doesn’t make it onto Team USA. If you’re planning to defer your Chicago Marathon registration to 2016, it’s time to do it. run Disney makes a big announcement. LA marathon has a new title sponsor.
Nick Symmonds and the USATF
Molly Huddle celebrates too early
Jenny Simpson loses a shoe
runDisney has a new race
LA Marathon gets new sponsor
Finish line confusion
The Santa Rosa Marathon
GU Energy recently announced that all of its energy gel flavors are now certified vegan. This does not include their roctane energy gels. Their newest “regular” gel flavors are Big Apple and Maple Bacon. Always excited to try their new flavors I tried Big Apple first and was pleasantly surprised. It tastes like a sweet apple but not too sweet. It took me back to when I was a kid eating Jolly Rancher candies. (Okay maybe it only took me back a few months). But I really do think that it tastes just like an apple Jolly Rancher with just a little less sugar-perfect! Similar to some of their other fruity flavors, I like that it isn’t too sweet. It doesn’t contain caffeine which is always a plus for those of us with a sensitive stomach.
Then it was on to try Maple Bacon. I was pretty excited for this one. I could taste the maple flavor right away but kept waiting for the bacon flavor to kick in. Except it never did. Instead I tasted a smoky flavor. Unfortunately I was disappointed with it. I think it was misnamed for sure. Maybe my high expectations contributed to my disappointment, or maybe they didn’t have a supertaster try this one out during testing. (I’m available by the way GU Energy Labs if you are reading this). Because taste and preferences do vary from person to persoon, I recommend you try it for yourself. I think people who enjoy maple taste will like this gel, just don’t expect too much from the bacon flavor. Unlike the Big Apple flavor, Mable Bacon does contain 20mg caffeine, which is less than an 8 oz. serving of coffee or caffeinated tea.
Both of these flavors contain 100 calories per gel packet as well as sodium and potassium which are much needed during training. They also contain branched-chained amino acids which could help reduce mental fatigue and muscle damage.
This week, Elena gives her race recap of Wharf to Wharf. Adidas buys Runtastic. The Iron Cowboy completes 50 ironman distances in 50 states on 50 consecutive days. Difficulties in the swim portion of the Music City Triathlon. The Swagtastic Virtual Race is back this year. And our less than wonderful weeks in training.
Wharf to Wharf Race
Nike Fuelband Settlement
Adidas buys Runtastic
Swagtastic Virtual Races
The IronCowboy
This week, Elena gives her race recap of the Biggest Loser Off-Road Challenge at AT&T park. Tips for doing your first obstacle course race. Daily Mile now has coaching. Revel Rockies has a rocky weekend. And our week in training.
Revel Rockies Half Cancelled
Biggest Loser RunWalk Race Series
This week, we talk about Scott Jurek’s incredible feat on the Appalachian Trail. New course records were set at Mount Marathon and Hardrock 100. The consequence of celebrating a win too early. Deena Kastor will be at the Chicago Marathon this year and will be trying to set a new U.S. Master’s record. And our week in training.
Mount Marathon
Mens Coverage
Womens Coverage
Runner Celebrates Early
Hardrock 100
Deena Kastor to Chase Record at Chicago
Scott Jurek Breaks AT Record
The Biggest Loser RunWalk Race Series is a nationwide series of races inspired by the same name television show that we have all become familiar with. Having been a loyal watcher, it seemed like a natural extension of the show when the race series was first announced. It’s a non-intimidating way to get people off the couch, moving, and part of a fitness event.
The races are basically split into two categories, Premier Races and Off-Road Challenges. Premier races consist of 5k and half marathon distance option and are at destination locations such as Las Vegas, Seattle and Chicago. The Off-Road Challenges are designed by Spartan Race. Ranging from 3-5 miles and incorporates trails, obstacles and mud these races are definitely a different type of challenge. Always up for the challenge of trying a different type of race I have signed up for the Off-Road Challenge in San Francisco which will take place at AT&T park on July 18. Sign up and join me, we can even do the race together (although you might find yoruself helping me through some of the obstacles).
Great news for all of you is that I have a discount code to share for 20% off registration to any of the 2015 The Biggest Loser RunWalk races! Race registration gets you a finishers medal, event shirt and appearances by former The Biggest Loser contestants. Premier races also include free downloadable race photos and a drawstring backpack. That’s a pretty good deal. The discount code is EMBRACE. I also have two race entries to giveaway to two lucky people. See below for giveaway details.
We are giving away 2 (two) free entries to the race of your choice. Just tell us which race you would run if you won. Enter the giveaway by doing one of the following (or do all three for a maximum of three entries):
1. Leave a comment below with which race you would do if you won.
2. Leave a comment on facebook with which race you would do if you won.
3. Follow us on twitter and tweet @embracerunning which race you would do if you won and include the hashtag #biggestloserRW
Rules: Two winners will be chosen at random. Contest ends Tuesday, July 7th at 3 p.m PST, and winner will be announced soon after.
Disclosure: The Biggest Loser RunWalk Series is sponsoring this race entry giveaway by providing a unique, single use coupon code for the winners. Winners must register themselves for the race . No travel or accommodations will be provided. Winner will receive registration code at end of contest.
This week, we talk about the Biggest Loser RunWalk Race series, including a race entry giveaway and discount! Western States 100 and USATF championships were this weekend. Ernie Andrus is running Coast 2 Coast and you should join him. A quick update on Disneyland Paris. Running in Hawaii and our week in training.
The Biggest Loser RunWalk Race Series
Western States 100 Results
Alberto Salazar’s Open Letter
Disneyland Paris Half
Follow Ernie Andrus running Coast to Coast
This week, we talk about a book we recently reviewed: You Can Run Pain Free! A Physio’s 5 Step Guide to Enjoying Injury-free and Faster Running by Physiotherapist Brad Beer. Five running myths debunked. Trail running in Yosemite National Park. Mark’s first impressions of the Hoka Clifton 2. What is Scott Jurek doing on the Appalachian Trail? Some news from the Boulder Marathon. And our week in training.
Scott Jurek on the Appalachian Trail
Boulder Marathon Director In Trouble
Running Myths Debunked
You Can Run Pain Free Book Review
