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PH, I [try] to only eat carbs like that before an especially long run where I'm more concerned about the distance than losing weight. I consider my morning runs "weight" runs, where I want to burn as much fat as possible. I was shooting for a minimum of 12 miles today, so I felt needed some extra carb stores.

Jonathan, being the queen of cheap shoes, it was hard for me to spend $80 on running shoes every few months. It's worth it, tho. It's the only real investment in the sport. You may want to try socks with "Coolmax" or some other type of wicking material. They'll keep your feet drier and blister-free. If your shoes get wet, stuff them with newspaper and they'll dry faster.