Nachos and running, the pro's and con's

I love nachos! In fact, they are probably my favorite food. I really enjoy all different types:

• Homemade ones loaded with beef, beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, olives and then topped with real cheese baked in the oven.
• Restaurant ones loaded with beef, beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, olives and then topped with real cheese baked in the oven.
• Ones at friends houses loaded with beef, beans, tomatoes, jalapenos, olives and then topped with real cheese baked in the oven.

A little guacamole and salsa on the side and I am one happy puppy.

This past Saturday, the wife and I were running some errands around town (one of which was REI, can we say one of everything please!) and decided to use a gift certificate we had to a local watering hole. The first item I notice on the menu...Nachos!!! If I had a tail, it would have been wagging. I happily informed my wife of what I was going to order for lunch. She wife asked if that was wise, I mean, she pointed out that I am training for a marathon and was planning on going for a long jog in the afternoon. Being the new found all knowing running expert, I explained that one of the perks of distance running is that ability to indulge in calorie high pleasure food occasionally. I would easily burn off most of my nachos this afternoon.

And now, the pro's and con's of eating Nachos and running:
Con: Grease does not equal a strong start.
Con: Really full belly does not equal comfortable running.
Con: Lots of salt can cause some bloating, not really the best for running.
Con: Jalapenos and mile 5, really do not go together (one great benefit to running on lightly travelled rural roads is that there are not a lot of people to see you doubled over in the ditch).

So after weighing the pro's and con's, I have come to the conclusion that eating Nachos before a long run may not be the best idea. For the future, I shall still partake in eating a plate of my beloved cheesy goodness...just after a really long run, with a rest day to follow.