May 2021 totals
Distance: 270km (168mi)
Average pace: 6m402s/km (10:45/mi)
YTD: 1034km on 2021km
Immediate family members who got their first vaccine shot 4/4, what a relief
Wow, this is the third month in a row that I beat my biggest monthly running volume! I like the structure that a training plan gives me and it definitely makes me run more than if I had organized it myself.
One of the highlights of the month was the Hat Trick (5k+10k+21k) Virtual Challenge. I will write a report once I complete it.
The other is that I hit half of my 2021k yearly goal on the day the curfew was lifted and that terrace opened. How appropriate: It really felt like that first dark half of the year is over. May is a definite turning point around here, and it comes with the hope of real races, eventually, maybe.
Nutrition taste test
Huma Mangoes: Authentic mango taste but too acidic and the chia texture made me think that they had grinded the mango pit in it
Huma Cafe Moka: Reminds me of something we used to put on toast when kids: Grenache Caramel au chocolat. Unfortunately, much later, there was a clashing chia aftertaste.
Gu Cola Me Happy: And it did. It was fun. Not as good as the Tailwind Cola though.
Gu Tastefully Nude: Tastes like sugar, pleasant.
Gu Salted Watermelon: So yummy! If you like watermelon gum, that is it!
Gu Hoppy Trails: The first Gu that I truly dislike. It is reminiscent of mosquito
repellent . Some people who like herbal tastes might like it. Fortunately, it is the only flavour (hop) removed from the trial package this year.
Gu Gingerade: I like ginger-ale, ginger candies and ginger with my meals… Not so sure if I do like ginger during a race, except maybe if one feels motion sickness after riding a rollercoaster
Maurten Gel 100 Caf 100: Like a mineral water jello, absolutely no taste except a slight metallic feel. I was so surprised by the texture that I spat the first bite. Is it normal? I bought a bunch of them so I hope to get used to it.
