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October 07, 2004
Cat Monstair, Official Spokescat of PowerBar
Not really, but I think he should be. My aptly named cat loves to eat PowerBars, especially Vanilla Crisp. Every time R. or I open up that bright foil wrapper, Cat Monstair comes begging. We give him tiny pieces so he doesn't choke, and he manages to get them down despite the sticky texture. His facial expressions during the process are too hilarious. Yet as a concerned pet parent, I wanted to know if PowerBar is a healthy part of a cat diet. I emailed them, and this is what they said: "Thank you for your inquiry. While we've heard from numerous consumers over the years who have had pets who like Performance bars, including ferrets and mongooses (!!!), we cannot recommend letting pets eat our bars. The stickiness of the bars alone, due in part to the sugar content, makes me nervous. However, you are by no means the first consumer to report that a pet likes our bars. We have received some hilarious stories and photos of animals sneaking off with telltale golden wrappers between their teeth. No, it's not a good idea. You may have to eat them on the quiet."
Who would've known? A PowerBar-eating Mongoose? Now, on running...Yesterday was a day off since my legs were STILL sore and the pain in my ankle turned sharp instead of dull. I'm guessing that dead legs were a result of not getting much sleep the past week, about 5-6 hours worth each night. Finally caught up to me. Today, I completed an easy 5 miles in 39:22, keeping in mind tomorrow's long run. I started at an 8 min pace and worked up to 7:40. I also lifted upper body - 3 sets of alternating 10 pulls ups/15 ten-count body builders, one set of two exercises (double - single joint) for each muscle group to failure, and a bit of ab work. Need to do more of the latter.
I'm hoping for a good long run tomorrow. I may tape or wear a brace if the ankle's acting up. Now that I'm starting to feel better and my mileage is on the up and up, I've got to stay healthy.
Posted by Leilani at October 7, 2004 08:00 PM
Comments
Now I don't even know what a mongoose is...but the thought of one eating a PowerBar? That sent me into hysterics... :) Thanks for a great story! :)
Posted by: Beth at October 8, 2004 06:41 PM