It's All About The Equipment

I made a startling discovery during yesterday's run -- the right equipment can really affect the run!

The good news:
(1) Fuel Belt -- a tremendous improvement over my former water holder. This fits my waist much better and also displaces the liquid all the way around.
(2) Running Shorts -- after suffering chafed thighs and general discomfort, I decided to give my old fitness shorts a try. No chafing. The only down side is that they don't breathe as well. I'll take a look on the web this week (after yuntiv) and see if I can find something that is more comfortable and breathes. In the meantime, however, I'm sticking with my old shorts.
(3) Energy Gel -- I have tried many flavours but up until now, just couldn't find anything that I actually liked. I felt that consistency was like honey, but none of the gels or GU's really tasted very good. I kept thinking that it was just too bad that honey makers didn't package honey in such a way that it would travel well. Then I found Honey Stinger. Perfect!

The not-so-good news:
(1) New Shoes -- it is suggested that runners break in new shoes several weeks before the race. Just my luck -- my shoe was discontinued. So I got the updated version and it wasn't very comfortable on Saturday's run. I'm going to try some lacing tricks and see if that helps. Otherwise, I'll have to start all over.

I got in 10 miles on Saturday. We are beginning to taper as D-Day approaches. It is just under 3 weeks away. I am starting to dream about it. Which may explain why I keep waking up so darn tired!!