Runner's World

http://www.runnersworld.com/

Hey guys! I just wanted to share with you all my favorite magazine for running: Runner's World!
Check out their website and if you are interested in starting to run, pick up an issue! It will motivate you!

Knee Strap

So for my knee pain, I decided to go with a knee brace instead of the compression sleeve for my knee. It seemed to work yesterday. It is the exact image above and it only cost 20 dollars. It was very easy to put on too. It is just a simple strap.

Carbo Load

http://www.halhigdon.com/Nancy.html

Hey guys!

Check out this link for sports nutrition. I had a big pasta dinner the night before the half-marathon for my carbo-load. The site mentions about pre-race day nerves and not being able to eat. I find this part interesting, because I woke up yesterday before the race and ending up throwing up, because of all of the nerves and emotions I was experiencing. I was a little pissed, because I got a bottled water out of the mini fridge in the hotel and ended up throwing it up. 6 Dollars down the drain... I was only able to eat a fourth of a banana before the race, but I was able to do it!

Course Map

Hey everyone! Check out the course map for the half-marathon in Vegas, I just completed! Looking back at this map, I can't believe I finished this ordeal. It went down the main strip of Vegas. It is the only day of the year that they shut down the strip completely! The starting line was right outside my hotel, Mandalay Bay, so it was nice to wake up and walk right outside to the starting line. I highly recommend this race because of the course!

Vegas is Amazing!

Wow guys!

So Las Vegas has become one of my favorite places in the world! This place is like Disney World for adults. Between gambling and free drinks (not to mention how you can walk anywhere with your drink too) I almost forgot that I came here to run a half-marathon haha! It's been a fantastic trip and I am so glad I came here. I haven't done anything crazy yet though. There is nothing where I would feel like it follow the slogan "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"...Maybe I should go get into some trouble before my flight leaves today? :) What do you guys think?

Check out the post below of the Bellagio fountains. I saw them last night to Christmas music. It was awesome!!!

Fountain of Bellagio "Time To Say Goodbye"

ESPN 30 for 30: Into the Wind by Steve Nash & Ezra Holland

I figured I would keep the streak of inspirational videos going...

If you haven't had the chance of seeing the Terry Fox story on Espn's 30 for 30...Do So!!!

This kid decided to run across Canada to fundraise and raise awareness for cancer. He had cancer and had to have one of his legs removed. He was running across Canada with one leg.

This guy is my hero and I will be thinking about him on Sunday. There will be no complaining from me that's for sure. I will not be complaining about my legs hurting. This documentary was amazing. Thanks Steve Nash!