Friday Thoughts 104
Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Thoughts, where I share what’s been on my mind and in my feed throughout the week. Enjoy.
November Challenge
This month we’ve got a tough challenge: 2-mile AirBike for time.
This one is a burner. It’ll be over quickly, but will linger with you.
If I’m feeling brave later today I might give it a whirl.
Supplement Routine
Why is it so hard to take supplements consistently? I never seem to be able to stick with it, and it’s something that I have heard others struggle with too—especially with the growing popularity of creatine. I was locked in on my creatine for years, and then I stopped eating my oatmeal bowl as regularly, which is what I always mixed the creatine into.
After experimenting for a while, I’ve nailed my new supplement routine 30/30 days. I’ve settle on a drink in the morning; salt, creatine and fiber, usually mixed up with a Topo Chico. In the evening, after the kids go down, I take magnesium and vitamin D in pill form.
This seems sustainable—so far. I experimented with a drink at night too, after reading magnesium glycinate is most effective in powder form. It tasted terrible though, and pounding down more liquid seemed counterintuitive to the purpose of taking it, which was winding down. I realized even if the powder is more effective than the pill, I’ll be way more likely to stick with the pill, making it the most effective option.
I added the vitamin D on for some basic habit stacking. Taking this pill already? Take this one too.
Race Tee
I discovered my love for classic race tee’s last year at the Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run. While it might be a huge faux pas on my part, I love wearing the shirt even though I didn’t run the race. It’s has a great design and no sponsors clogging the back. The Great Bay 5k this year had great race tees. Long sleeves with an awesome design, and something not made to wear while running. I knew it was good when Hannah stole it.
Have a good weekend, see you next time!
-Justin Miner