I don’t want to blame other people for my poor life choices, but all of this is totally not my fault. (Well, except for the part where I willingly participated in all of it.) First SR has raved about Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers since they opened in Aliso Veijo (a neighboring city). She swears that they make the best chicken fingers in the world.
I mentioned this to Ben and he was all about trying it while he was in town.
No Cane’s in Florida? Score another on for California!!
Raising Cane’s is in south OC and next door to Chick fil A so we decided to make this a very scientific comparison and buy some Chik fil A nuggets so we can compare. We’re thorough as fck.
Okay. Let’s talk about Cane’s – are you familiar with this place?
They are like the In N Out of chicken fingers. The menu is super simple = all they have are chicken fingers, fries, cole slaw and Texas Toast. There is not one green thing on the menu. You can’t order ‘healthy’ or ‘low calorie’ here, so you just have to embrace the food and enjoy it.
Very scientific conclusions Random thoughts on Chick fil A versus Raising Cane’s Chicken offerings…
Chick- Fil-A nugs: Better seasoning on the breading.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers: Crispy perfect breading. Ben also really felt the chicken was better quality than CFA. He liked these better than the nuggests, but I think he’d prefer the sandwich and Chick more.
SR thinks Raising Cane’s sauce is better, Ben thinks Chick Fil A is better. I think I’ll have both thanks.
Then, Ben insisted we get dessert. I was pretty full at this point and suggested we share, but he was not about that life. Ben insisted I order my own and we would share. I got a mini Blizzard with a bunch of random fancy treats. It didn’t change my life, but it was good.
Your ‘Girl’ Questions for Monica…
I am partnering up with a feminine product company for an upcoming post. I was almost going to decline because it’s an awkward topic and I know guys read RER too, but I do get a lot of email questions from readers/runners about periods, training during TOM, cramps, chafing in private areas, etc… And there is nothing wrong with any of this issues or talking about it.
So I’ve decided to answer your questions about female issues in an upcoming post. Please email me at runeatrepeat @ gmail dot com OR if you would prefer to be anonymous you can fill out this form and ask me a question.
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I hope that your new company is Diva Cup! 🙂 I had all sorts of problems using tampons, so I used to have to live in pads. I even ran a couple marathons with them! Miserable. Finding the diva cup changed my life. I know it sounds dramatic, but it really made a huge difference. 🙂
I think I just feel generally tired and lacking any motivation a few days before and a few days into my period. Partly physical, and partly hormonal/psychological probably! I can seriously derail some training though if I’m not careful…
Always interested to read about other experiences regarding this topic. Thanks for diving in 🙂
As a newer runner I have honestly struggled with starting my period during two half marathons. I must have the worst planning. Do you always carry something with you or am I the crazy woman that needs to bring something with me each run. Also, do you have a preferred brand that doesn’t feel like it is “falling out” when running. (Am I really asking that?) But yes, that is my biggest issue when running because as soon as I feel it I know it is going to be an AWFUL run. 🙁
My cramps have ruined training days or races for me before. Do you have any strategies for dealing with cramps and hard racing/training days?
Never heard of Raising Canes and have never ate at Chick Fil A….. AND, I have never ordered chicken fingers/chicken nuggets at any dining establishment. Is that weird? They just are not my thing if I am going to order something. I’ll take a bite of them but I’d rather feel my glutonous belly with other crap. ha!
Hi Monica, I’m a regular reader of your blog! I have noticed a few things regarding my period when it comes to running, and I’m not sure if I’m alone on this, so here we go:
1. I have way less energy when I run the days before my period, it sucks if race day is one of those days
2. I also have way more IBD episodes during those days before my period, and usually have to stop mid-run for a bathroom break, even on short distances
3. As soon as I get my period, I have instantly more energy, yay!
4. Chaffing down there during long runs when you are using a pad, like, how do you avoid it? :/
Sorry if I just threw TMI at you. Am I “normal”? Please send help!
I have a Diva Cup and used to love it. For running, though, I find it falls out a bit (TMI?). I end up feeling it “down there” and it is really uncomfortable when I run. As such, I started using pads again. The only thing is, I get all sweaty and gross everywhere when I run, so I end up feeling extra gross “down there” when wearing a pad during a run.
I am not a tampon person, but I’d be willing to try it again.
All of this is to ask what you use for protection when you run during your period?
I don’t think it’s weird to just serve chicken fingers; it seems to be working for them! I’ve promised my son that I’d take him there to try it soon. We have a couple around us (Costa Mesa and Orange) but none right in our neighborhood. I personally don’t eat fried, processed food so no-go for this momma. I closely monitor what my family eats so that they don’t go down that road of surviving on bad food choices. Once you knock out that garbage it doesn’t even taste good anymore. I realize it’s ok for some and “it’s all about balance” and stuff, I just don’t want it in my body.
We have a Raising Canes and CFA in neighboring towns. I have not tried Raising Canes, but here people rave about their sweet tea. It’s pretty common around me for restaurants to not have any healthy items on their menus. All that does though is make me not eat there. I can’t stand a meal of all fried food!
How do you deal with bloat and avoid that ‘fat feeling’ when you logically know it’s just your body doing its thing? Asking for a friend…. JK it’s for me and my own neuroses.
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I’m in South Alabama and not only do we have Raising Cane’s and Chick Fil A, we also have Zaxby’s (also Georgia based) and Foosackly’s (based in my hometown – Mobile, AL). There’s also quite a few local restaurants that serve mainly fried chicken/chicken fingers. We do not play when it comes to fried chicken!!! Not to taunt you, but Foosackly’s is my favorite. Come visit us and I will show you!
I second this comment! I live in Houston now, but I lived in Mobile for years. Foosackly’s wins- hands down!
Have you had any experience with losing your period while training?
While I haven’t lost much weight (128 lbs and 5’4” currently) I have not had my period since January and kept my mileage at a steady 60 miles per week training for ultras. I think I eat enough calories and do pretty well tracking it all – but being 4 months with no Aunt Flo is a little scary!