Keeping pace and Nutella
So I was bored this afternoon, and still with no job, I just took off and ran a few miles. It seems MapMyRun is not syncing with Garmin Connect right now, so I linked to the Garmin site. Even on tired legs I kept my pace right where I wanted to be. It was not easy, I am definitely tired and my legs are still sore, I will take it slow and easy the rest of the week. I need to rest up and get my strength back, I just wanted to test and see if I could keep up the pace to hit a 3:45 marathon over the last 5 miles, and I feel, when running, very similar to how I feel in the last 5 miles of a marathon. So that was good, I even did a little bit better than an 8:35 pace. Moreover, I had my big hill in there, and there’s a steep, but short, incline on Willow St. where my run took me today. So overall, feeling really good about where my body is today. That IT band issue, seemed to go away mid-run, which is also nice.
All along the run, all I could think of is how I need to get my room set up again so I can get back to yoga and all the good stuff I was doing to help along with my speed and endurance. I have been lacking since moving back into this house. So that will be the next project. Getting enough space to do some cross-training.
Beyond that, a few days ago, I saw a facebook post from Nutella. Now, before we go any further, I have always loved Nutella, but recently I had been having trouble as Nutella contains palm oil. So I saw this post, and I said “You need to stop using palm oil.” They actually responded.
As you can see, they are responsive and if you read the release they use sustainable, traceable palm oil in their products. My response is exactly what I think. There is no reason to use palm oil in anything in my estimation, but given my love for the product, I’m saying this is good enough. There is no reason for palm oil to be added to peanut butter, cookies, cakes, Nutella, or anything really. Peanut butter and Nutella really grab me, because they are two of my favorite things to eat, and they are both made from plants that already have plenty of oil in them. The peanut, not actually a nut but a legume, is known for peanut oil, which is in high demand in many recipes. And hazelnuts, actual nuts, also have a high and flavorful oil content, used in many recipes throughout the world. With these ingredients in their respective products, I just don’t see where palm oil should enter the equation. But it’s good to see that some companies take the time to get certified and traceable, to make sure they’re being more responsible about using things in their products. It was also nice of them to take the time to respond on social media that way. So I guess Nutella and I are good.
All in all a good day. I hope you are all having a good day as well. Remember to always have fun and keep running, because if Gil can run, then so can you!
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