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Rochester, New York Basketball Star

This is the week of warm fuzzies! Two days ago I posted about infecting people with happiness, and today it is just another example of my favorite saying, "Ya Gotta Have Faith!"

Almost 2 years ago this story took Rochester, New York by storm! An autistic high school student who helped manage the basketball team got a shot at playing in the last game of the season. Watch the video, feel the goosebumps, and get inspired.......

Kabang!

So I just heard about this candy called "Kabang Energy Candy". No caffeine at all- just a pure high from the B6, B12, Vitamin C, and Ginseng. The website does leave much information, but it seems definitely worth investigating. Perhaps on my next long run (I did 12.5 miles on Saturday btw) I should bring some Kabang along with me.

So my next mission is to run out and purchase the "Kabang Energy Candy" and I'll report back with a review of whether or not it helped my energy level when I do my next run!

Sweetarts- a Runner's Secret Weapon?

So I have posted before about how I am participating in the PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon. A few of us just complete a 10 mile race to help prepare us for the big 13.1 miles on January 18th, and my good friend Melissa just announced her secret weapon- SWEETARTS! She said she kept them in her pocket (which obviously travel well), and they gave her that burst of energy that she needed to get to the finish line with a rockin' time of 85 minutes!

Got a holiday race coming up? Looking for something to pick up your pace? Try running or cycling with the sweetarts and let me know if it worked!

Candy for Athletic Training

For years athletes training for marathons, triathalons, and various other intense events have tried using carbohydrate gels to get quick carbohyrates into their systems in order to keep their energy levels up. Athletes fear no more! There are several companies converting regular candy into power candy to amp up your performance!

You've heard of the Snickers Marathon Bar?

And Jelly Belly has super sonic sports beans that provide electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and caffeine!

Sharkies makes an energy fruit chew that is organic, made with real fruit juice, whole grains, and carbohydrate. It naturally contains minerals and electrolytes to replenish your system.

Clifbar is now making Clif Shot Blok Chews. These are a chewable carbohydrate source also containing caffeine and electrolytes- all components show to improve performance.

BUT! If you can't get your hands on any of these, and you need a quick rush of carbs for your next 10 mile run- put some Jelly Beans and some Lifesaver Gummys in your pocket! Let me know if it helps!

Michael Phelps Makes America Shine Like Gold!

He is unstoppable! His 5th victory, his 5th world record, and his 11th career gold medal (more than any athlete in olympic history! Michael Phelps owns the water!

As I sit here snacking on my Hershey's Miniatures (don't judge me), I am mystified by how Phelps becomes super-human once he plunges into the pool. Double jointed and hyperflexable, Michael Phelps' "gumbiness" proves to be unbeatable.

Beijing has given the American Mer-Man the opportunity to conquer and destroy the 400IM, the 200M freestyle, the 200M butterfly, the 400M relay, and the 800M relay! He not only earns the gold, but he is surpasses world records with such ease. With 3 more events to go......

Michael Phelps- may you fly swiftly through the water and continue to show us your "Midas Touch"! Best of luck!

Sweet Success! Western Oregon and Central Washington

How do you say Sweet Success? I think the names Sara Tucholsky, Mallory Holtman, and Liz Wallace epitomize that phrase! What an amazing contribution to sportsmanship these women have made. Watch this presentation of their story:

These girls have really shown what playing the game is all about. On behalf of Sweet Services and Southwest Candy may I say that we would like to congratulate both teams on their successes! But we would like to especially thank Mallory and Liz for reminding the world what it means to be a great athlete, and an exceptional human being!  These women will do great things in their future, and our world is a better place because of people like them.

So come on America! Show your appreciation for the goodness in the world! Send these girls some candy and thank them for reminding you how to be a good person!