I still can't bare the thought of 'eating' goo for sustenance during a long run, so Big D tipped me onto trying shot blocks which are chewable and organic to boot. There are so many flavors, including margarita, however, I erred on the side of caution and bought berry flavors.
And, the need to deal with the issue of big toe/long toe chafe and sock 'break-in' as part of my training, so Coach T suggested ininji toe socks. I semi-literally ran (I drove) to the Running Room to try these socks. It took a single minute to get over the strangeness of having each toe covered before my brain registered, 'oooh, this could work to eliminate chafe after glide wears off'.
I purchased both shot blocks and socks on the spot. Now, I'm gonna try both this Sunday as my mileage is supposed to increase by two or so more miles.
I love those shot blocks, tip if you start buying them often getting them in bulk on Amazon can save you some cash. Also, I've never tried the margarita flavor but I have heard it has more salt than the other flavors so if you have a problem getting enough salt like I do you might try that flavor. Those socks look crazy! I just stick to seemless dryfit ones and trim the toenails often. Keep sharing your tips!
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