JohnnyChristian

I have a friend who did Ironman Madison and Utah in Brooks and swears by them. I'm a supinator(stiff-legged, very little pronation to absorb the impact) so I'm a mizuno fan as I need as much cushioning(read: heavy) as I can get. It depends on your running geometry. A good running shoe store can help guide you.

The drinks and vitamins* are for profit and unnecessary. Detracting from the meal plan/structure however may detract from your gains as the multiple meals spread out during the day are designed to maintain high metabolism. Whether that's true or not is subject to debate. *You need a quality vitamin from reputable companies…

Stick with fruit if refined grains are making you bloated.

Smell of greasy food makes me nauseous.

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Depends on what else is in the shake.