Do you prefer to workout with a buddy or by yourself?
I’m usually a solo workout person. I am a pretty focused person when I workout and I kind of do my own thing. Michael and I hike and bike together. I have a few friends who I sometimes workout with.
I’ve run the waterfront with a coworker once before. He wasn’t a runner but wanted to start. He was much faster than me so I pushed myself harder and I was pretty sore the next day. Another co-worker of mine mentioned running together too. I haven’t said yes yet because she a really good runner and I think she’d put me to shame!
The plus sides to having a buddy are many. It helps change up routines. Keeps you motivated. Makes you accountable.
QUESTION: How do you fuel your workouts?
Peanut butter is a good pre-workout fuel for me. Michael recently bought a special powder to mix with water.
Fuel
Here are the Nutrition Stats:
He loves it. He said he notices a difference in his energy level and recovery time as a result of this drink. I’ve tried it twice and dislike the flavor so much I can’t drink it. It tasted like Tang to me. Ick!
Does anyone have any other recommendations? I’m looking for something I can use on Reach The Beach next month.
I ran at lunch today. It was a great run. I decided to forgo the jacket but wondered if I would regret it once I got outside. It was a tad chilly! I was lucky, however, and once I started running it was the right temperature. The weather was perfect and I didn’t need my jacket. I ran the entire loop without walking at all.
Today’s lunch was 2 slices of leftover deLite pizza from the other night. I was NOT in the mood to pack a lunch last night.
A Runner's Lunch 
Here’s today’s eats:
Breakfast: 2 fried eggs, 1 piece of toast, coffee
Snack: Banana
Lunch: 2 pieces of pizza, Fiber One bar
Snack: Apple
Dinner: ?
QUESTION: So what do you prefer? A workout buddy? Or do you do it solo?
Ashley
What is deLite pizza? It looks deeeeelicious!
I prefer to run with a partner because it is easy enough just to quit if I’m solo. But if I’m at the gym, I have my routine and I don’t want someone jabbering at me or getting in my way.
hundredtenpounds
Check out the pizza: http://www.papamurphys.com/
Lots of healthy alternatives!
Kellie
If I am taking a class at the gym, I like having a friend go too. That way I don’t flake out. I like to zone out when I run, so although I have never ran with someone, I think I prefer to go solo.
hundredtenpounds
I zone out too when I run.
kat
If I’m going for a run I like to go solo since it’s hard for me to concentrate if someone else is around. I like to have a buddy to go to classes though or if I’m using free weights.
For workout fuel I usually just have toast or a banana with almond butter if I haven’t eaten recently. My workouts a rarely super long.
Way to go on the run without walk breaks! I can’t wait for that day!
hundredtenpounds
There are a bunch of classes I’d love to try at my gym (kickboxing, spin, yoga, pilates) but they are ALWAYS full.
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
For me it depends on my mood. Sometimes I love the company, and other times I love running solo with my ‘tunes’ for company! A running buddy can be great for those times where I am lacking a little motivation though.
Beth
Have you ever tried the SportsBeans? I use them a lot on long runs and find they’re really easy to eat on the go and give me a burst of energy during the long cardio sessions. And I mostly workout alone. I feel like its hard to find someone of the exact ability you have and i push myself a lot as it is.
hundredtenpounds
I haven’t tried Sports Beans but I will give them a try.
Eunice
I usually run/workout by myself. I have my own pace and am not very patient with others. I also get frustrated when I can’t keep up! haha Every now and then though, it is nice to have someone to talk to.
hundredtenpounds
I’m the same way.
Toni MCalister
THATS SO GOOD!! SOOOO NEEDED!! especially after today when I didn’t eat before I ran then barely after…probably wouldn’t have puked in the dr. office today if I did :-/ I was late to run and totally skimped to be on time….next time I’ll take responsibility and be late, ugh.
hundredtenpounds
Yikes! I have to have a snack before running. I get nauseous and dizzy too easily!