Episode 33 – Critical Hit

Laurie and Daniel recap the Zombie Run and we have interviews with Checkpoint Challenge and Merrell Down & Dirty. We also have tips on fueling during a race.

News

Tough Mudder Legions – New headbands

No more Spartan Gladiators

2014 Spartan World Championship in Killington, VT again (9/20/14)

Race Recaps

The Zombie Run Extreme

The Zombie Run Black Ops

Upcoming Races

Warrior Dash 4/5 – http://www.warriordash.com

Checkpoint Challenge 4/12 – http://ccadventure.com

Merrell Down & Dirty 4/13 – http://www.downanddirtyobstaclerace.com

Training Tip of the Week

Fueling During a Race – Don’t test these on race day. Use during training to see how your body reacts.

Water – may need to carry your own water during longer runs.

Handheld water bottles

Hydration Packs (Camelbak)

Energy Bars – Read labels! Some are just as good for you as a candy bar! Can have a lot of sugar (10-25g); Calories (150-250 cal.)

• Clif Bar


• Power Bar


• Luna


• Kind


• Balance Bar


• Kashi


• Snickers

Energy Gels – Take with water. Can mix with your water to get a consistent dose.

Calories (100g); Sugar (8g); Carbs (15g); Potassium (62g); Some have caffeine.

• GU Engergy Gel


• Power Bar Gel


• Honey Stinger


• Clif Shot


• Hammer Gel

Other Energy Products

• Clif Shot Blocks


• Honey Stinger Chews


• Energy Gummies


• GU Chomps


• Sharkies


• Snap Infusion MEL Caramel SuperCandy

Real Food

• Oranges/ bananas


• Dates/Figs


• Fig Newtons


• Peanut Butter


• Almonds, Sunflower Seeds


• Raisins/ Craisins

Video of the Week

Zombie Black Ops Video

httpv://youtu.be/V6JBvQBHI0A

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