If you could run ANY race, with no issues of qualifying times, lucky ballots or even with no chance of actually finishing, for the pure experience…WHICH race would it be??

Your challenge this month: pay attention to what you eat before, (during) and after your runs, and share an update once a week for 4 weeks. This is NOT about eating perfectly. It's about being curious and intentional about how nutrition affects your running. ✅ Rules ⬇️ 1️⃣ After at least one run per week, post an update using this format: [Your Name – Fuel Log #1], [Your Name – Fuel Log #2], and so on until you hit 4 comments total. 2️⃣ Each update should include what you ate before, during (if anything), and after your run, and how you felt. Be honest and reflect! 3️⃣ Everyone who posts all 4 updates will be entered into the monthly spot prize draw. 🎁 Prize: NeverSecond Fuel Package! TBD on what exactly 🤕 Injured, sick, or dealing with a niggle? Substitute your run with a walk and still log your fuel! 👉 Drop your first log below once you're ready!

Race info - Elm Creek Backyard Ultra, Maple Grove, MN, USA - April 24-25, 2026 - Last Runner Standing, 4.167 mile loops - 17 hours (70.84 miles) - Weather: Friday was sunny and got up to about 60F. Saturday night down to about 40F. Goals : - Stretch goal: 200 miles - Realistic goal: 150 miles - Minimum goal: 100 miles (to earn the buckle) Training background At least 2,000 miles per per year the last 4-5 years. For this block, I averaged about 63 miles per week. I did back to back 20 mile runs three times, I had a 70 mile week followed by a 74 mile week. I did a 4-hour Backyard simulation from midnight to 4am (16 miles), then slept 4 hours, got up and went for a 20 mile trail run. I was also walking 15-20 miles per week. Pre-race: I came into race day excited and confident. I was ready to run for 36 hours. No pre-race nervousness at all. I woke up about 530am and had a coffee and bagel with peanut butter and honey. The race allows base camp tent setup starting at 8am, and I arrived about 10 minutes later. I set up my tent, chair, table, got my gear into the tent. Then I went to a local brewery/coffee shop and sat with a coffee for about an hour. Came back to the race about 1030am to start prepping final details. Ate another bagel with peanut butter and honey. My Coach arrived about 11am and kept me company. There's a runner meeting at 11:30am, and I stayed in my tent to sit and to prepare. The race started at noon, so I got into the corral with about 20 seconds to spare, with my 12-ounce handheld water bottle with one scoop of Tailwind in it. I had my trusted road shoes - Brooks Launch (foreshadowing), a pair of ChicknLegs shorts with banana print, a long sleeve tech shirt, and a cap. The Race: I know the course - I ran 26 hours / 108 miles in this race last year, and I'd been to two preview runs in the weeks leading to the race. My target was 54-55 minute loops all day Friday, and the night also. My nutrition plan was a 12-ounce water with Tailwind every loop (25g carbs) and then another 55g of carbs from food.

Didn’t quite go to plan my ankle starting hurting after 13 miles but no way was I going to stop! Very hard but enjoyed it all the same, plus got a bonus medal, that’s 3 this weekend and multiple pbs

This week's challenge: take a proper rest day and do something just for your recovery. Something that has nothing to do with running. Some ideas: - A long bath or sauna - Get a massage - Put those compression boots on - A nap. Just a nap. ✅ Rules 1️⃣ Take one full rest day from running this week. 2️⃣ Do something that helps you recover faster (see ideas above) 3️⃣ Post in this thread: what you did. 4️⃣ Everyone who participates will be entered into the weekly spot prize draw. One winner will be chosen at random. 🎁 Prize: $10 TheFeed gift card or equivalent! 👉 Drop what you got up to below 💙