tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post3572109640845358622..comments2024-03-28T14:42:42.958-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: A Gu experimentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-54020218470198317172012-03-11T01:10:08.992-05:002012-03-11T01:10:08.992-05:00I can't imagine eating 900 calories in one go ...I can't imagine eating 900 calories in one go anymore. We, I confess, do eat take out though. Because we are gluten free it's extremely limited. I love Indian curries! other than that we can have very thin crusted not very nice pizza or chicken and chips - both yuck. We both cook and quite frankly I think (with the exception of Indian) we do a far better job, far better than pub Quasior (A. Harris)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18381443647543142787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-83071269123092013012012-03-11T00:39:41.363-05:002012-03-11T00:39:41.363-05:00I definitely want to try Gu. I'll have to pic...I definitely want to try Gu. I'll have to pick up some flavors while I'm here in the states. I hear you on being nervous- I ran the Kona Run for Hops 10k today and was shaking in my sneakers when we started! I worried about the crowd, weather, my pace, everything! But I'm alive, I survived! I really hope you get your PR! My bf and I have cut back on eating out and it's Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462666903719026552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48280771827393417102012-03-10T23:43:39.648-05:002012-03-10T23:43:39.648-05:00That Gu sounds yummy! I wish they would have had y...That Gu sounds yummy! I wish they would have had your shoe in your size! could they order it for the same discounted price, or was it impossible since it was last seasons? :(Czesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04659055822037057266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-67234501811035142832012-03-10T20:37:29.645-05:002012-03-10T20:37:29.645-05:00Good luck tomorrow!!!! Remember to have fun and no...Good luck tomorrow!!!! Remember to have fun and not focus too much on the time. And I am so happy the gu sat well in your stomach.andrea snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62235636783066255962012-03-10T18:41:44.292-05:002012-03-10T18:41:44.292-05:00Just tried the chocolate Gu today and it was reall...Just tried the chocolate Gu today and it was really good. They were out of penut butter. I tried the fruit and vanilla flavors and had to choke them down because they were so sweet, but the chocolate was pretty darn good. Also tried black cherry Cliff Shot Blocks today and they were very easy to eat while running. Kind of a bitter aftertaste, but still good. I am running my first half(Holy Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35225502424066120332012-03-10T12:23:57.378-05:002012-03-10T12:23:57.378-05:00Dinner out and Toys r Us! Sounds wonderful. I le...Dinner out and Toys r Us! Sounds wonderful. I let my 5 yr old pick something out at Target after an unexpected small bonus at work. I think it was as much fun for me as it was for him. <br />I will be curious to see what they choose. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-12652022705179519732012-03-10T12:06:52.550-05:002012-03-10T12:06:52.550-05:00You just amaze me, you go out in all kinds of weat...You just amaze me, you go out in all kinds of weather. I've walked in those winds where you feel like you're walking in place--it's HARD! And to run must be that much harder. WOW! Talk about dedication, motivation and most importantly--DETERMINATION! You're like that energizer bunny--you just go and go and go!<br /><br />GO KATIE GO!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-62097466850968444182012-03-10T08:30:35.392-05:002012-03-10T08:30:35.392-05:00I think eating them slowly helps, too. I've tr...I think eating them slowly helps, too. I've tried eating one Gu is a minute or two, and sometimes they feel a little gross in my stomach. Now when I eat one, I eat it slowly over 0.5 mile. The chocolate mint ones are fantastic!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299955552706740395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89505123315902781922012-03-10T08:30:19.887-05:002012-03-10T08:30:19.887-05:00I think eating them slowly helps, too. I've tr...I think eating them slowly helps, too. I've tried eating one Gu is a minute or two, and sometimes they feel a little gross in my stomach. Now when I eat one, I eat it slowly over 0.5 mile. The chocolate mint ones are fantastic!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299955552706740395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9880706624002359512012-03-10T07:21:53.803-05:002012-03-10T07:21:53.803-05:00Thanks so much for checking, Janine. I don't t...Thanks so much for checking, Janine. I don't think it's been printed yet. I've been getting copies of the cover of the mag sent to my e-mail, and I haven't seen anything. I'm going to try and contact the magazine to see if they can give me a rough estimate when it will be printed. I appreciate your looking!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-16134118952024361172012-03-10T07:20:35.822-05:002012-03-10T07:20:35.822-05:00You can do it, Carly!You can do it, Carly!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42105775174437904542012-03-10T07:19:57.163-05:002012-03-10T07:19:57.163-05:00Linda, I never used Gu or sports beans, or ANYTHIN...Linda, I never used Gu or sports beans, or ANYTHING while running until now--I do fine up to 13 miles like that. But if you ever decide to run a full marathon, you might want to start experimenting. Your body is going to need some sort of fuel when you're running those super long distances.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-23778002784780091672012-03-10T06:25:58.815-05:002012-03-10T06:25:58.815-05:00Katie I've had absolutely no luck finding the ...Katie I've had absolutely no luck finding the magazine with you in it I said I'd look out for here in teh UK. I've been checking them every week and so far haven't seen it. I dont know if I've missed it or if it just hasn't appeared yet, but I hadn't forgotten.Janine https://www.blogger.com/profile/06783247727571253241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-70768963423162270592012-03-09T22:56:17.437-05:002012-03-09T22:56:17.437-05:00Good luck tomorrow! I have a St. Patrick's Day...Good luck tomorrow! I have a St. Patrick's Day 5K also and I'm hoping for under 40 minutes. :) Hope you have a nice dinner with the fam!Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00521322932196242717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-80082926198901460572012-03-09T22:11:41.476-05:002012-03-09T22:11:41.476-05:00Katie-
I just commented on your other blog about t...Katie-<br />I just commented on your other blog about the peanut butter GU!!!! I am looking forward to trying it!!!<br />I NEVER go out to eat either!!! Now our excuse is the kids (1 and 3 years old), but we never really did before kids. We are both cheap, and don't mind eating at home, so we don't do it much!!! <br />I am glad to hear that the GU didn't bother your stomach. I was at Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59753172764896350802012-03-09T22:07:46.049-05:002012-03-09T22:07:46.049-05:00I'm wondering if I should try the Gu. I've...I'm wondering if I should try the Gu. I've been doing pretty well without anything and with my 10 mile run, no trots! I should leave well enough alone, right? (And we never eat out anymore, either. Between Charlie working late 2x/week and the kids' activities, there's not really an opportunity to eat out. I also like knowing the calories I'm consuming and not spending at leastFrickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38860881732066953382012-03-09T22:04:10.372-05:002012-03-09T22:04:10.372-05:00OOH! Any excuse to eat candy is a GOOD ONE!OOH! Any excuse to eat candy is a GOOD ONE!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-8208845302178935492012-03-09T19:25:21.080-05:002012-03-09T19:25:21.080-05:00Hello there...I have been reading your blog for qu...Hello there...I have been reading your blog for quite some time and have yet to comment. I think it's pretty amazing the transformation that you have taken into a healthier life for you and your family. <br />I started running a few years ago to do the same and I am on my way but no where's near your point.(I have about 50 off and have been at a stand still for quite some time) I just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86989918778350588212012-03-09T19:03:29.427-05:002012-03-09T19:03:29.427-05:00The back of Gu packs say something absurd like eat...The back of Gu packs say something absurd like eat one for every 45 minutes of running. FIrst, at that rate I think I might gain weight running. Secondly, while one was fine for my stomach more than 2-3 and they became really gross.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71030754129580824112012-03-09T18:32:52.898-05:002012-03-09T18:32:52.898-05:00I just got to pick up my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12s...I just got to pick up my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12s last night. I went in and got fitted because the couple of times I've tried to run have been painful in my (also brand new) Adidas. I'm hoping these shoes work well, you give me faith that they will. <br /><br />Good luck on your race!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08564614319864915407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-40014106202709098712012-03-09T17:53:50.312-05:002012-03-09T17:53:50.312-05:00Ugh, I'm nervous for Sunday's race because...Ugh, I'm nervous for Sunday's race because of the wind! It's my first race since 2008 ... I'm just nervous! <br /><br />Anyway, good luck with you PB! I hope your foot is healing too :)Shannonnoreply@blogger.com