Yipppee!!

We seem to have come out of the iceage!

It was quite warm today..around +3 I think. I took the 'Kula Lisa' out for a spin, and it was super fun! I got a little muddy, and dropped my chain, but I got to ride over bumps and skid around in the snow. It was so cool. I need to raise my seat, but it was very fun. I think I had a crazy grin on my face the whole time.
Look.....Dirt!!!





I also went to the Running Room and bought some new shoes today. I got the same ones I currently have. I also talked to the guy about getting 2 pairs, one with a bit more cushion than the one I have. I am currently in the Elixir, which is supposed to be the 'performace' support shoe. I tried on, I think it was the Nirvana. It was wayyy cushier. It was also super expensive. We will see. I think in a few months I will get another pair and alternate. I will either get another Elixir, or something like the Nirvana, to use on longer runs, and then use the Elixir for shorter runs and racing.

I thought I had a bit more time left in my current shoes, but tonights run made me think otherwise. We spun for 50 min, and then ran for about 45 min or so. It is quite slushy, and my knees were hurting, and it felt like I could feel every little bump in the road on my feet. I am reluctant to use the new shoes in the slushy dirty weather. I like the fresh white look as long as possible.

I also did some research today about race nutrition on Slowtwitch. I am looking for non gatorade options. A popular one seems to be InfiniT, which gives calories, electrolytes...the whole shebang. My only concern about this type of strategy is having to carry so many bottles, and the possibility of losing one. And being pooched.
Another thing I am thinking about, is using Nuun, and then gels/bars/etc for calories. I could just carry tablets and get water as I go, dumping both into my aero bottle. It would be easier to monitor the concentration of calories this way, as there would be none in the drink, just electrolytes, so I wouldnt have to worry about getting a super concentrated calorie/carb mix in my tummy.

Oh well, just some options I am thinking about. I will keep researching, and start trying some things out.