7 miles is about the longest I can go before having to use a vest - then I don’t have to worry about running out of water! I have definitely stashed a water bottle around a post before though when I didn’t want to mess with a vest. 😂

Fueling can get to be expensive, so be open to trying different kinds! (Shorter runs are recommended in case your stomach doesn’t react well to it.) I discovered that baby food applesauce packets from Aldi ($0.89 each) work really well for me in terms of fueling, and it saves me some cash, especially since I fuel every 20 minutes. Just be mindful of your electrolyte intake - the baby food doesn’t have any sodium or electrolytes in it, so I know I need to take those in a different method.

@Kristine Owen Wood I’m going to have to try that trick with Mountain Dew!

Welcome y’all! So excited for you! Please let us know if you have any questions (whether you think they may be TMI or not - guarantee you they’re not 😊) so we can help you on your journey!!

For long runs I typically turn on a podcast, but for the others I’m jamming out to some sort of alternative/rock/metal! Love the idea of podcasts on recovery days - music can get you too hyped for those sometimes 😂

@Audra Hahle that’s an amazing milestone!! I’m so happy for you!

@Erin Phifer I knew you would crush the illness you were dealing with and come back stronger!! I hope you have an absolute blast at the race!