Summer Run Training & Nathan Giveaway

The heat is here and summer running is in full swing with temps of 90+ last week and humidity making the run tough. I am more of a summer runner than cold winter girl but this was rough! The only positive of cooler running is jacket pockets for my phone and UCAN bar! I've tried just about every belt out there and have complaints about them all! So I was excited to try the Nathan Hipster. I'm even more hapy to say that it stayed put, nice and low on my hips just like I have to wear my belts. Even on my hot, sweaty 12 miler this weekend no chafing at all.



Some wildlife sightings on my run... The turtles have been out like crazy lately. What wildlife have you seen lately?

I've also gotten back to "real" speedwork and it is actually fun! Thanks Nichole :) I'm excited to see how this training cycle goes. I'm finally running paces I haven't been able to hit in years. My leg is almost to full strength, still a little residual after racing that hilly 5K on Mother's Day but about 90% better.

This week will mean a change in training. the past few months I've had the luxury of late starts at work and O at school, not anymore. Summer break is on and she is home so no sneaking in a run while O is at school. I guess better planning will be needed on my part. She can bike with me on shorter runs but still limited with that. Moms of older kids, any tricks? I still have dance time for short runs and morning (which I prefer).

Now for the fun...I have the same Nathan pack (Hipster, SpeedShot Plus & LightBender) to give to one of you!

All opinions are my own, I was provided the Nathan gear.



Comments

  1. Breathe Deeply and SmileJune 14, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    I bring water in the summer and then usually my cell phone, keys, and ipod shuffle!

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  2. UnknownJune 14, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    I always carry water and a hat with me.

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  3. Missy BoserJune 14, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    I saw baby (size of a silver dollar) turtles a few weeks ago on my run. They were so cute.

    On my runs I typically have my phone, Garmin, and water if it is a longer run.

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  4. Katie BJune 14, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    I carry keys, my phone, and fuel/water if I'm going longer than 9-10 miles. Plus, I wear headphone most of the time.

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  5. ahotsouthernmessJune 14, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    music, garmin, handheld (love nathan!), roadID, and my dog ;)

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  6. Mom Knows BestJune 15, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    I bring my phone and Ipod.

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  7. cyndi brJune 15, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    I bring my fit bit and water

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  8. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    Just music!

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  9. carolineJune 15, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    generally not much - keys and maybe water for super longs summer runs

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  10. UnknownJune 15, 2016 at 8:16 PM

    For long runs I have hydration and fuel options, but my waist belt can be so hot in the summer! I'd love to have a hand-held.

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  11. KookyRunnerJune 16, 2016 at 6:47 AM

    I always bring water, my cell phone and keys

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  12. Kristen M.June 16, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    I try to run light with a running belt and my phone. If I'm going on a longer or depending on location and weather, I carry hydration/gels (or other nutrition), personal identification and medical insurance/emergency contact info.

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  13. UnknownJune 19, 2016 at 3:00 PM

    I run with a FlipBelt...my phone, gels if it's a long run. If I'm doing a group run out of town, then I'll put my ID,debit card, & key in my FlipBelt. I also run with a handheld running bottle with Nuun.

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  14. SerenaJune 19, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    I usually bring a water bottle, Gatorade, and some sort of snack.

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  15. KatrinaJune 19, 2016 at 11:41 PM

    I just bring my keys and phone if I'm not planning to be gone over an hour.

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  16. TamiJune 20, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    I always bring my phone for music and my garmin watch.

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  17. SadieJune 20, 2016 at 11:51 AM

    I like to bring my phone and water.
    Sadie B.

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  18. PamJune 20, 2016 at 5:24 PM

    I usually take my iPod and keys.

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  19. sunflowerally22June 20, 2016 at 5:40 PM

    I bring my phone and headphones! nothing more and nothing less!

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  20. DarleneJune 21, 2016 at 6:51 AM

    I would bring my phone.

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  21. KimberlyJune 21, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    I try to bring as little as possible. Usually just my ipod and keys.

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  22. BrandyJune 21, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    I always have water and my phone

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  23. KristineJune 21, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    I bring as little as possible for most runs - my phone and keys - except for longer runs, I'll bring water with me if I can't run by water fountains.

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  24. Katie :)June 21, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Depends if i have the stroller or not :) if I'm running with the boy(s), then water, keys, phone. If I'm running solo, just phone and i leave water out for myself!

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  25. Katie :)June 21, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    Depends if i have the stroller or not :) if I'm running with the boy(s), then water, keys, phone. If I'm running solo, just phone and i leave water out for myself!

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  26. MarijaJune 21, 2016 at 8:48 AM

    I bring headphones and water.

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  27. KC KnudsenJune 21, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    I bring my phone and water.

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  28. UnknownJune 21, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    I usually bring a bottle of water and my phone with earbuds.

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  29. MeghanJune 21, 2016 at 10:26 AM

    Music!

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  30. NoelleJune 21, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    I always bring my phone and house key! Hate running with my phone, but would rather not get stuck without it. :)

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  31. NoelleJune 21, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    I always bring my phone and house key! Hate running with my phone, but would rather not get stuck without it. :)

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  32. BarbaraJune 21, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    My phone, ear plugs and water bottle

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  33. Cassidy ciazzaJune 21, 2016 at 4:07 PM

    I bring my babies in the stroller for a double impact run
    morellicase@yahoo.com

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  34. Cassidy ciazzaJune 21, 2016 at 4:10 PM

    I bring my babies in the stroller for a double impact run
    morellicase@yahoo.com

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  35. AaronJune 21, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    I bring along some water and a whistle.

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  36. UnknownJune 21, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Iced water and a quick snack as I will keep going longer than I should sometimes.

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  37. Shakeia RieuxJune 21, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    I bring water and my phone

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  38. Angela SaverJune 21, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    I bring water & my phone with me!

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  39. toolieJune 21, 2016 at 10:55 PM

    for longer runs, or if i am running a different route - i always have a phone and water
    (stacey h)

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