Episode 33 – Critical Hit

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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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