A Few Links

I have a few links to share with you all regarding my food consumption over the next couple weeks.

As many of you already know, the marathon conveniently falls on the third day of Passover. For most observant Jewish runners, this poses a problem because they have to change their normal pre long run carb-loading methods from pasta and bread to matzoh....and matzoh. Well fortunately (or unfortunately?) for me, my gluten allergy is so damn fabulous that I am allergic to the cardboard that all Jews are forced to eat on Passover. So, I will still be eating my delicious gluten free penne rice pasta with chicken and broccoli the night before the big dance. I do feel bad though, for the rest of the tribal members running Boston who are observing the holiday. But hey, chocolate covered matzoh wouldn't be such a bad Gu-substitute, right?

The Marathon Mama, Kristina, today found a link to a study: "Women who run regularly should make sure they eat enough fat." Now, for those of you who have seen me in action these past couple months, you probably know that I am very willing and able to increase my fat consumption. In fact, I am very willing to increase consumption of pretty much anything (with the exception of those vital wheat glutens out there). Some nutritionists have instructed marathon runners that just because they are running the marathon does not mean they can eat whatever they want. I would rather listen to Coach Jack's advice (and this study's confirmation), that I can eat whatever I want...just in moderation. Now, where are the coconut sorbet and Snickers Bars at?