It's getting so complicated fitting all the training in with a husband who works 10 hour days 3 days a week, 30 minutes away, to work myself, 30 minutes away, and to balance our wonderful kids and who's going to watch them when so I can get these last few weeks of quality workouts in.
Those were the thoughts of the last few days. Those measly thoughts
Today is different
Today my Dad is in the hospital. Very sick. He's so tired of being sick. We're all so tired of not having answers and solutions. I want him there at Ironman. He wants to be there at Ironman to watch me "win". I love those inspirational people who can let circumstances like this motivate and push them. Who work harder with the thoughts of loved ones in their head and hearts. I tried to be one of them this morning and I just wasn't. Not today. Get well soon Dad, I need you.
Leslie
- Leslie
- I'm married and am the mom to 4 kids. We love our mountains here in SLC, Utah. We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I've been a triathlete since 1999 and have been an ultrarunner since 2012. Thanks for visiting my blog, please leave me a comment! I'm on Instagram and Twitter @UltraTriMama
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My favorite gel
I've been using Vfuel now for many years and just love it. Goes down the easiest of any brand I've tried, the flavors are good, pink lemonade is my new fav, along with caramel apple, peach cobbler and cool citrus (think lemon meringue pie)! Each packet has a small amount of caffine (10mg) to keep things stable and aid in digestion. I've used them for 90% of my calories through my 100 milers and plenty of shorter races with no issues whatsoever. They also just came out with a clear, easy mixing, great tasting endurance drink mix complete with electrolytes. Check your local running store or use discount code LHowlett for 20% off at Vfuel.com
Electrolytes
My every race, pre race electrolyte routine. I add it to everything I drink from Wednesday-Race day morning. I really think it helps me absorb all the water I take in better and tops off my electrolyte supply. A very important product to me! I've also started using it during races and am very happy with it's performance. Nice to not have to think about pills.
Recovery fuel
I use First Endurance's Ultragen as a recovery drink. Really great when I'm away from home after a run but want to take advantage of that all important 20 minute window. Full protein, carbohydrate, and vitamins in one. Orange Creme is my favorite flavor, Tropical Flavor is not. Reminds me of the pink medicine we all took as kids, ammoxicilan. I also use their Optygen HP in the months leading up to a big race. First Endurance Pre-Race is another supplement I'll use in racing when I need a stimulant wake-me-up
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4 comments:
I am so sorry, Leslie. That is not good news. I hope your dad (and you) can hang in there. 30 more days! That includes tapering. You can do it! You have come this far and you are in amazing shape. You are going to rock the race, really!
All the best to your dad (and mom)!
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Hugs Les! I'm sorry about your dad.
I'm so proud of you Leslie! You are so inspiring with your motivation to run :) Good luck with all of your training and I send my love and thoughts to Richard and the rest of you!
Jessica Roestenburg
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