The mint Clif Bar has green tea caffeine… that’s the real energy boost. Speaking of which, caffeine and chewing gum are my secrets to beating the boredom munchies. Either suppress the appetite or just having something in your mouth…

Also, this is the only post I’ve read, but I’ve noticed the emphasis on carbohydrate dense food and endurance runs. I’ve been reading a lot about low-carb diets and performance recently. I can’t quite play devils advocate, because it looks like you need carbs for performance. I read this very recently:

http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/1/1/2

Great read. It points out that if you’re competitive, you need carbs for singular bursts of speeds (close to the finish line). But it also makes the point that endurance isn’t lessened by a low carb diet. Anyway… though that might be interesting.

Jason

Eating Bender – I know! I try to get used to my snacking habits by having smaller meals and healthy choices because I know I will want snacks.

Eric – I know – I wish I could be better at it.

Aimee – Come to Richmond, Va and do a race. They are saving the left over Mini clif bars for the next race

Christie – There isn’t one around here yet.. I went to Fairfax the other day. They are building one in Short Pump though, pretty close to the new Whole Foods. WFs is opening Sept 3 and TJs should be soon after.

I am running the Richmond 1/2 as well, it will be a first for me so I am pumped.

Yay for being a volunteer! My dear husband is running the Richmond 1/2 marathon in November!

Also I love baked tostitos with my veggie burgers, so great meal:)