Curiosity over worry, hot carbs and Asics

Hi all,

"Worrying makes people feel like they’re in control and can act as a distraction from the unpleasant sensations of anxiety. Despite the false sense of control, worrying isn’t helpful in taking charge of the future. Ironically, it makes it harder for us to think and plan."  

Is this you packing for your upcoming 100-mile race? Your next vacation?
Is this you thinking about signing up for a marathon? Signing up for a class?

If you are running a fall race, you still have time to get in some mental training to get your mind off the worry train. If it was as easy as reading this article, it would be awesome. Identify the worries, figure out when you have the thoughts and upgrade to CURIOSITY. Not easy, but why not give it a try and spend a few weeks with it. 

A little more on curiosity. 

• Why Curiosity Can Be a Performance Enhancer, Trail Runner Magazine. "Curiousness enhances positive emotions and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. When you are curious, you are more resourceful, often looking at what you can do with what you have versus fixating on what you’re lacking."
• Curiosity Killed the Competition, 80/20 Endurance. "Fear of failure all but guarantees failure. Fear of uncertainty breeds uncertainty. And fear in general is just plain unpleasant, ruining the athletic experience."

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STRENGTH TRAINING 
Are you unable to join Strength Training for Runners this Wednesday but wish you could? Are you nervous that you will be judged, or that class will be too hard/easy/dumb? Why not try a recorded class first and see if you like it (without me knowing) and if you like it, let me know by coming to class or telling a friend. Always free. See you tomorrow I hope! 

CARB NEEDS FOR HOT CONDITIONS
A new study looking at the effect of heat stress and dehydration on the need for carbohydrates for endurance athletes should make you pay attention. Compared to cooler conditions, exercising in the heat consistently increased carb use. Carbohydrate utilization was higher, and muscle glycogen depletion was higher. When it’s hot, more gels, more gummies and more luck to you and your stomach!

MORE NUTRITION NEWS

• Electrolyte booster from Skratch Labs to add to whatever you are already drinking? Good news for those of you who are heavy/salty sweaters! 
• If you run long distance with your dog, this one will be worth your time. What kind of food, food timing and treats for dogs while running. Hint, they don't need Nerd Gummy Clusters. 
• Here is a delicious way to have salmon at the ready. The Fish Princess delivers 10lb boxes of filets to PDX and Bend, pre-order yours here. 

TRY, TRY AGAIN
This year Tom Evans won UTMB after a DNF in the last two years. “In order to get to the fun bit, you’ve got to go through the ‘happy to let people go’ and just hike a little bit, and just keep fueling, and keep hydrated,” Evans in his pre-race interview. 

RUN TRENDS
Strava just published data for a mid-year trend report and I had a few surprises. The most logged shoe? Asics! I would have guessed Hokas or Nike. The average run? 3.9 miles. I am not sure what I expected, but wouldn't have guessed that. One that didn't surprise me, 9am on Saturdays and 6pm on Tuesdays are the most popular hours to go for a run.