Pretty much all day yesterday I felt very discouraged on how horrible my "run" went yesterday. However, I do need to focus on what when right.
1. I didn't get any blisters or bad rubbing/chafing. So I do feel good about my preparation on what I'm wearing, socks and shoes all working in my favor.
2. I wasn't overly sore. My legs felt a little tight, but that was about it. I didn't have any knee issues.
3. I didn't need to stop to use the bathroom once. Not once in 5 hours, 33 minutes. Again, another major accomplishment as I've been very nervous about having stomach issues during all my Saturday runs.
They say everyone is entitled to one bad run. I guess this was mine yesterday. Let's get it out of the way and move on. No need to keep harping on how bad it was. It was bad. It sucked. Now, let's start focusing on how great the practice 26 miler will be in 3 weeks and how awesome the actual marathon will be on November 20th. There's only 48 more days to go.
I am ready for this to be over. I think I've recognized the fact my body is not cut out for this and it is a small miracle I've made it this far in the training. I'll never give up and will continue to keep chugging along until the very end. Because crossing that finish line is going to be oh-so-sweet. :)
Showing posts with label 23 miles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 23 miles. Show all posts
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Saturday, October 1st
Weather - Pitch black out, 50 degrees when we started. Rainy, overcast and 51 degrees when we ended. Humidity was not a problem. The weather temp was perfect in my opinion. It drizzled for 90% of the run.
Clothing - Black running capri pants, Short sleeve tech shirt (green courage shirt), Camelbak, and Headlamp (yep, it was necessary).
Nutrition - Ate a banana and cliff bar before the run. Also, took 2 advil before leaving the house. During the run: 75+ oz powerade/water mix. A GU at mile 7, mile 14 and mile 20.5.
Route - Started at the intersection of Lee Chapel Rd on Ox Road. Went 7.5 miles down Ox past the University Blvd intersection and turned around. Then went 4 miles down Ox near the Lorton Workhouse and turned around.
Distance Completed: 23 miles
Time: Started at 4:30am, took 5 hours, 33 minutes.
T., J.W. and I met at 4:30 am to get the 23 miles done. We hung together running for the first 2.5 miles. And then I persuaded them to go on without me. I made only one stop and that was at mile 15 to refuel.
I bought a headlamp to use for this run and it was perfect. The first 12 miles was in the dark. Having the light was wonderful.
It was interesting to see what happens when your Garmin interval timer goes through all 99 cycles. It stops the intervals, but still keeps the timer/distance/pace counter going.
Anything I'd do different? I am not sure. This was a very difficult run for me. I am not sure you can even call it a run as I walked almost all of it. I really struggled being out there. The conditions were less than stellar and it rained off and on (mostly on) for practically the whole time I was out there. Also, I think having a head cold didn't help the situation. All I could think about was getting back home, taking a hot shower and climbing in bed. And for some reason, my body just didn't want to run. Could I be burned out from all the running?
Mid-week runs - ran 5 miles on Monday, ran 4 miles on Wednesday; both on the treadmill at the gym.
Clothing - Black running capri pants, Short sleeve tech shirt (green courage shirt), Camelbak, and Headlamp (yep, it was necessary).
Nutrition - Ate a banana and cliff bar before the run. Also, took 2 advil before leaving the house. During the run: 75+ oz powerade/water mix. A GU at mile 7, mile 14 and mile 20.5.
Route - Started at the intersection of Lee Chapel Rd on Ox Road. Went 7.5 miles down Ox past the University Blvd intersection and turned around. Then went 4 miles down Ox near the Lorton Workhouse and turned around.
Distance Completed: 23 miles
Time: Started at 4:30am, took 5 hours, 33 minutes.
T., J.W. and I met at 4:30 am to get the 23 miles done. We hung together running for the first 2.5 miles. And then I persuaded them to go on without me. I made only one stop and that was at mile 15 to refuel.
I bought a headlamp to use for this run and it was perfect. The first 12 miles was in the dark. Having the light was wonderful.
It was interesting to see what happens when your Garmin interval timer goes through all 99 cycles. It stops the intervals, but still keeps the timer/distance/pace counter going.
Anything I'd do different? I am not sure. This was a very difficult run for me. I am not sure you can even call it a run as I walked almost all of it. I really struggled being out there. The conditions were less than stellar and it rained off and on (mostly on) for practically the whole time I was out there. Also, I think having a head cold didn't help the situation. All I could think about was getting back home, taking a hot shower and climbing in bed. And for some reason, my body just didn't want to run. Could I be burned out from all the running?
Mid-week runs - ran 5 miles on Monday, ran 4 miles on Wednesday; both on the treadmill at the gym.
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