Col,

Not much going on here in STEAMY Houston. I have been caught up in a
couple conventions where the expectation is to crawl out of the bar
every night. Thank goodness for bartenders who will serve water
dressed up as a drink for the "designated driver". Still, a lot of
setting and big meals so the weight crept up a couple pounds.

I am struggling through the heat (heat indexes up to 110F). Running
has been a little slow this summer. Since I was basically off for 12
months, the pounding has taken a while for the shins to accept. I
still tank at least a run a week.

I am shoe shopping myself. I am using a model of Asics Kyanos that
come from the late 1990's. My supplier is out of my size and is not
sure when he will get a supply in. Therefore, I am looking at
current year models again. I agree that this is the most miserable
thing to do. I am never sure that the $$ spent will be worth it as I
am real picky on feel and never know how a shoe will feel until
the "new shoe smell" wears out. I need a pair in about 6 weeks at my
current and expected mileage.

Salt intake.. Hyponatremia, dehydration, plain water, sports drink -
with or without potassium???????? It's really confusing out there.
I attempt to balance weight before and after a run to assure that I
take on the proper amount of fluid. I sweat at the extreme side of
normal range (I lose about 500 ml in a 40 minute intense summer time
run or biking event). Salt intake seems to be a matter of personal
physiology. Gatorade has a fairly scientific based site on the
subject of hydration. I know they are attempting to sell product,
but it seems to be the most comprehensive site out there. Here is the
link
http://www.gssiweb.com/

Train Well!

Charles "slow and Goofy" Wait



--- In teampenguin-disney@yahoogroups.com, "colcentral2003"
<colinweir9@a...> wrote:
> Hey kinda quiet here
>
> First of all i hope all you guys across the pond and Larry also in
> germany are having a good 4th July holiday.
>
> Firstly Salt.
>
> Can anyone advise? i tend to take 500ml of sports drink for up to
> five miles and 1 litre for 5 - 14 miles i have been getting
concerned
> recently that i may not be replacing enough sodium mainly because i
> dislike Salt and only get that which is already present in food,
what
> is others opinion on this as im really not sure.
>
> Gear
>
> If you have many more $$$$$$$ or ££££££££ than you know what to do
> with the disney 2006 marathon gear is at Disney Direct on line
> already. It seems pricey to me at $36 for a pair of shorts but if
ya
> gotta have it its available.
>
> 2007
>
> It looks very likely that i will return in 2007 for another
Marathon
> weekend, not sure what i will do but i think either the Full or te
> Goofy.
>
> Shoes
>
> Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! I shopped for around 4 weeks in local and stores
> further afield, trawled the internet etc for the shoes i needed as
my
> own were fast approaching 400 miles so between getting them and
> breaking them in i had lots of time to find and order them or so i
> thought.
>
> I finally found a pair that fitted the bill right model right
colour
> and right size on the internet, so i ordered them on 11th June
>
> 13 june email from company not in my size so 2 week wait, annoyed
but
> im not unreasoanble so decided to wait.
>
> 2 weeks came and went no shoes, e mailed them no response so 32
days
> later mailed again no response so tonight emailed and told them to
> forget it. Now i have 509 shoes that will be 539 by the end of the
> week. Running in them is like running with 2 planks of wood
strapped
> to your feet! (Im only kidding, but the cushioning is long gone)
>
> So tommorow im going to have to get some shoes quite quick which
> probably means a change of brand from Nike Structure Triax to
> something else. I really hate shopping for running shoes, i really
> really do.
>
> Other stuff
>
> Not much really, weather has been nice here so quite pleasant to
run
> in warmth but set to be wet this week. Been quite busy at work so
it
> has meant running at some strange times etc but still been managing
> to fit in what i need just.
>
> How is everyone else doing
>
> Col