Drop Bag Items of the Week: 

Embark Maple Energy Megan used this in her record setting High Hope Endurance 100k   Her favorite part is that it is very thin and goes down like water. 

Kelly has been trying out Perk Energy to kick her Diet Coke habit with a healthier option.  The Horchata flavor is so good and includes protein with collagen.  So far, Kelly is Diet Coke free! 

This Week While Running (TWWR): 

Megan battles a taper week injury which leads to a decision on Ground Rule for Race Week: less is more, if anything hurts - stop!, no pushing through workouts. 

We would love to share YOUR TWWR stories!  Share what you got in the comments!

In this Episode, Megan shares her High Hope Endurance 100k  NEW COURSE RECORD Recap!  Megan describes the course and conditions.  She also shares how she went from mentally accepting the possibility of a DNF at mile 10 to setting the new course record!  Amazing!  Unfortunately, Megan wound up with an infection in her leg, most likely from the creek crossing on course.  Follow along to hear how Megan tackled this post race problem! 

The inspirational quote was pretty much a reading of Kevin Fedarko's A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon  This book is so good!  Read it! 

As always, get you some Salty Britches with 15% off at with DropBag15

This is Season 3 Episode 1 with Megan Jackson!  Megan is just getting her ultra career started but brings a wealth of training knowledge to the community.  

Drop Bag Items of the Week: 

Sidekick Echo Muscle Scraper or a cheaper option like this.  Megan has used this tool to combat IT Band Syndrome and has found it really helpful. 

The past few races Kelly has had some stomach issues feeling bloated.  She's taken these Olly Beat the Bloat capsules and found them helpful.  A good add to a drop bag stomach kit.

This Week While Running (TWWR): Megan laughs over an animal explosion between her dogs and neighborhood animals and Kelly shares a near miss with a snake while being chased down by horseflies. 

Top 5 Lessons Learned by Kelly and Megan (we will just mush them together): 

1. Always have extra
2. Have fun (it's too hard not to)
3. Run your own race
4. Be intentional (your why - can be light or deep)
5. Take and enjoy recovery
6. Listen to others (try some good podcasts!)
7. Find the right fuel for you
8. Invest in your search for the best gear
9. Be ready to ride the highs and lows that come

AND always wear Salty Britches!  Hey!  Use our 15% off code to get you some! 

Ok, now go run

Kate shares her cancer survivor story and how she reentered running after treatment and two pregnancies. Everyone has challenges to overcome, and Kate's story provides all the inspiration to keep going.

Off to Cocodona we go!

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Once we make it through some TWWR stories and Kate's training build to Cocodona 250, we talk Boston! Kate shares some tips on how to navigate the scene as a spectator.

After a few newspaper route stories, we recap our The Woodlands Marathon experience and then jump into Cocodona 250 training details.

Drop Bag goodness:

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HydraPak | Performance Hydration Reservoirs, Soft Flasks & Bottles

Pringles® Honey Mustard Crisps | Pringles®

Take a drive (or run) with Kate and Kelly to packet pickup for The Woodlands Marathon while we share our very opinionated thoughts on how to be a good pacer. We did create the 10 Commandments of Pacing after all!

Lots of marathon tips from what we learned about weather, strategy, running partners, and pooping on course!

We share our This Week While Running (TWWR) and want to hear yours too! Share a funny running story in the comments or IG post!

Also, a big shout out Thank You! to Salty Britches Salty Britches – Salty Britches® for keeping our marathon chafe free!

Join us for a chat about the differences we see in marathon and trail training. We'll share Kate's Drop Bag item and a few This Week While Running stories!

Drop Bag: Super shoes! Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris

Drop Bag Item: Pepperidge Farm Cookies

Find out what happened in the first This Week While Running

Let's talk about what keeps you going when motivation moves out! and a little bit of #momlife

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