Wishy-washy me. Ok, I am finished being in limbo. I have decided to run this race as a half marathon. For many reasons, but mostly because its fun! I'm sorry if you guys think that I'm weak for bowing out like this, but the truth is, I just don't find it fun to train alone and I find myself dreading it like the plague! I ran 12 miles yesterday with my buddy and it was FUN and ENJOYABLE ... and just thinking of the additional miles by myself was depressing.
SOOOO...that being said, maybe I'll join a group to train with next time, Or I'll train with my friend when she finds her marathon. Someday...Maybe...but right now, I'm just concerned with staying fit and having a good time!
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 3 mi) [Actual: 3]
Time: evening run, left around 5pm
Route: around my neighborhood
Weather: warm & humid
Total Ave Pace: 9:41 min/mi
Notes: I had forgotten about a neighborhood social tonight, or I would have went longer
Sleep hrs: 8ish
water: not enough
Supplements: iron (check), vitamin (check), calcium (...not sure.)
Menu: '
SOOOO...that being said, maybe I'll join a group to train with next time, Or I'll train with my friend when she finds her marathon. Someday...Maybe...but right now, I'm just concerned with staying fit and having a good time!
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 3 mi) [Actual: 3]
Time: evening run, left around 5pm
Route: around my neighborhood
Weather: warm & humid
Total Ave Pace: 9:41 min/mi
Notes: I had forgotten about a neighborhood social tonight, or I would have went longer
Sleep hrs: 8ish
water: not enough
Supplements: iron (check), vitamin (check), calcium (...not sure.)
Menu: '
- english muffin, apple sauce, peanut butter, coffee.
- oats, banana, protein, coffee
- tofurkey sandwich w/ apple
- couple cookies & 1 hot chocolate
- boca burger w/ organic cheetoes
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Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 4mi) [actual: switched with Wednesday]
Notes: I am running on Friday morning now, so switched Tuesday & Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Weather: its warm out this week
Rest hrs: another good nite, between 7-8 hrs
Water: much better :)
Supplements: no calcium, all the rest
Menu: I honestly dont remember.
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Day: Wednesday
Distance: (planned: 0 mi) [Actual: 4.0]
splits: 9:40 min/mi (10:??, 9:4?, 9:05, 9:40)
Notes:
Weather: nice, 60s at night, humidity not too bad either
Rest hrs: average
Water: really good
Supplements: fiber, iron, multi
Menu:
- muffin w/ apple butter & peanut butter, coffee
- egg beaters w/ onions, peppers, lf swiss & bread
- a chocolate muffin from the bakery and coffee w/ half & half & sugar
- bowtie pasta w/ veggies & marinara sauce, 1 pc ww toast
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Day: Thursday
Distance: (3 easy mi) [Actual: switched with tomorrow]
Notes:
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Friday
Distance: (Planned: 0) [Actual: 0 mi]
Time:
Route: Total Ave Pace: Splits:
Notes:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Saturday
Distance: (0) [Actual: ]
Rest hrs: good
Water: great
Supplements: ?
Pre-Race Menu: We had sushi and chinese for dinner.... lots of rice :) and felt great!
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Day: Sunday
Distance: 13.1
Notes: race
Route: Total Ave Pace: Splits:
Notes:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Saturday
Distance: (0) [Actual: ]
Rest hrs: good
Water: great
Supplements: ?
Pre-Race Menu: We had sushi and chinese for dinner.... lots of rice :) and felt great!
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Day: Sunday
Distance: 13.1
Notes: race
Rest hrs: not good, went to bed early, woke up in the middle of the night!
Water: great
Supplements: not sure
Race Menu: Cliff protein bar, 1 coffee (pre-race) 2 pks beans, 1 GU
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Pics of the race:
Week 8: Dec 8-Dec 14
Ok, I've been sounding like a cry baby. That is so NOT COOL! I've started supplementing my iron, and hope that helps my anemia (http://www.time-to-run.com/doctor/anemia.htm) and thereby helps my running. I also need to make an appointment with a doctor to make sure my iron is the ONLY problem. I'm SOOO not giving up. Still trying for a marathon here (with descent time :) Definitely picking up my mileage this week - time to get serious or I'll never make it! I must remember that this isn't about stressing, speed or PRs, its just about having a good time and accomplishing my goal. Wish me luck!This week, a trip to Dicks is in order for a cute outfit to wear in Jacksonville (my reward :) and I need to pick up some more sport beans.
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 6 mi) [Actual: 6.2]
Time: evening run, left around 5pm
Route: around my neighborhood
Weather: 60s, low humidity & low wind, nice
Total Ave Pace: 9:31/mi
Notes: This run was simply awesome.
Sleep hrs: ?
water: not enough, I'm sure...I haven't been drinking enough water
Supplements: all ::-)
Menu: ? I didn't keep very good notes this week.
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Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 6mi) [actual: 0.25]
Notes: I had a stomach bug or something, running was really out of the question.
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Wednesday
Distance: (planned: 0 mi) [Actual: 0]
splits:
Notes: Feeling a little better.
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Thursday
Distance: (6 easy mi) [Actual: 2.5]
Time: 7:30am.
Route: neighborhood
Total Ave Pace:
Splits:
Notes: I have taken horrible notes this week.
Weather: 70s, high humidity
Rest hrs: ?
Water: ?
Supplements: all
Menu:
Distance: (Planned 6 mi) [Actual: 6.2]
Time: evening run, left around 5pm
Route: around my neighborhood
Weather: 60s, low humidity & low wind, nice
Total Ave Pace: 9:31/mi
Notes: This run was simply awesome.
Sleep hrs: ?
water: not enough, I'm sure...I haven't been drinking enough water
Supplements: all ::-)
Menu: ? I didn't keep very good notes this week.
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Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 6mi) [actual: 0.25]
Notes: I had a stomach bug or something, running was really out of the question.
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Wednesday
Distance: (planned: 0 mi) [Actual: 0]
splits:
Notes: Feeling a little better.
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Day: Thursday
Distance: (6 easy mi) [Actual: 2.5]
Time: 7:30am.
Route: neighborhood
Total Ave Pace:
Splits:
Notes: I have taken horrible notes this week.
Weather: 70s, high humidity
Rest hrs: ?
Water: ?
Supplements: all
Menu:
oats, 1/2 banana, protein powder & coffee
apple, south beach peanut butter bar, more coffee, I think..
i dont really remember lunch...
starbucks coffee and 3/4 pastry
lots of chinese for dinner...
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Day: Friday
Distance: [0 mi]
Notes: I feel soooo FAT and Bloated!
Water: Getting it in!
Supplements: all :)
Menu:
oats, 1/2 banana, coffee w/ soy milk & honey
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Day: Friday
Distance: [0 mi]
Notes: I feel soooo FAT and Bloated!
Water: Getting it in!
Supplements: all :)
Menu:
oats, 1/2 banana, coffee w/ soy milk & honey
yogurt, blueberries, grapenuts, coffee w/ splenda & coffeemate
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Day: Saturday
Distance: (17) [Actual: 12.5]
Time:
Route:
Total Ave Pace: 11:08
Splits:
Notes: Jeanine's first double digit run! I was so excited for her!
Weather: perfect (again!)
Rest hrs: good
Water: good
Supplements: all
Menu: oats, 1/2 banana, protein, 1 coffee
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Day: Sunday
Distance: o
Notes:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
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Weekly Total: (planned: 35) [Actual: )
Week 7: Dec 1 - Dec 7
Last week was Thanksgiving and while I started out ok, I faded quickly... :( But I had a FABULOUS time visiting with friends and family. Now its time to get busy getting back into daily life.I have to tell you that by this time, my desire to run a full marathon is completely gone. I'd rather find a balance between lifting and running, and stick with half marathons. I keep telling myself that lifting will come back in full force AFTER the marathon, but my heart and determination just isn't where it should be right now.
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 3 mi) [Actual: 3.15]
Time: 29:45
Route: around my neighborhood
Weather:
56.3 °F, Clear, Humidity: 85%, Wind: Calm
Total Ave Pace:
(Planned: 10:23) [Actual: 9:29, 9:20, 8:44, cooldown 14:48]
Notes: Ahhh, felt good! Broke out the weights and did 2 sets of squats, a set of lunges, lots of pushups & crunches in various forms, some curls, and shoulder presses. I'm going to be sore...
Sleep hrs: 7ish
water: not enough
Supplements: 1 round
Menu:
- 2 ww bread, 1 T apple butter, 1T peanut butter, coffee w/ splenda, honey & creamer
- 2 south beach bars, coffee w/ splenda, honey & creamer
- ramen noodles
- .5 c mashed potatoes, .25 c sweet potatoes, .75 c green beans, 1 slice tofurkey & .5 c dressing
Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 0mi) [actual: 0.0]
Notes: walked 1.25 mi to/from school once, yoga & stretches: 1 hr. And I am, indeed, wonderfully sore from yesterday's tango with the iron :-)
Weather: pretty darn chilly actually...but i didn't run so it doesn't matter :)
Rest hrs: 8+ with a little help from friends (sinuses are CRAZY now)
Water: not enough...still drinking.
Supplements: All of them!
Menu:
Day: Wednesday
Distance: (planned: 6 mi - 4 tempo at 8:54) [Actual: 6 mi @ 10:13 + 1 mi @ 14:24]
splits: 9:55, 9:58, 9:54, 10:25, 10:17, 9:52, 14:24
Notes: NOT the pyramid I was hoping for, but I completed it, so that's something. My legs are still sore from the squats and lunges night-before-last too. Poweraide Zero was my drink of choice. I decided it really doesn't do anything for me.
Weather: 67.4 °F, Mostly Cloudy, Humidity: 53%, Wind: 10.0 mph ESE
Rest hrs: 7-8, not sure, woke up several times, dreamed a lot.
Water: not enough, I really need to work on this tomorrow and friday...
Supplements: 1 round so far
Menu:
- toast, 1T apple butter, 1T PB, coffee, coffeemate powder, honey
- toast, 1 banana, 1 T PB, coffee, vanilla lite soymilk, splenda (2.5 hrs prerun)
- boca patty, ww tortilla, ff sour cream, salsa, lettuce, lf swiss (1 hr post run)
- 2 slices of cheese pizza ~6oz coke
- 8oz ff yogurt, .5 c blueberries & .5 serv Grapenuts
Day: Thursday
Distance: (4.5 easy mi)
Time: ~46 min
Route: around the neighborhood
Total Ave Pace: ~10:12
Splits:
Notes: felt really good running tonight. my left thigh muscle was really tight when I finished
Weather: 62.1 °F, Overcast, Humidity: 87%, Wind: Calm
Rest hrs: ~8
Water: not enough
Supplements: 1 round so far
Menu:
- ww english muffin, 1T apple butter, 1T PB, coffee w/ coffee mate & creamer
- ramen noodles w/ 1 serv oyster crackers
- pinto beans w/ sour cream & cheddar, organic corn chips
- tortilla, pinto beans, salsa, cheddar, lettuce
Day: Friday
Distance: [0 mi]
Notes: Walked a moderate pace to the school to pick up Hannah. Stretched for a few minutes. Nothing heavy.
Water: Plenty, getting ready for tomorrow!
Supplements: 1 round, I think...
Menu:
- coffee w/ splenda & lite vanilla soy milk, ww english muffin, 1T PB, 1 banana
- 2 south beach bars, coffee w/ honey and coffeemate
- bowl of pinto beans, lf mexican cheese mix, .25 c salsa
- bowl of pintos, salsa, rice, corn, 1 slice lf swiss, ff sour cream (1T), 1 serv organic corn chips
Day: Saturday
Distance: (16.5) [Actual: 12.0 run + 2.5 walk]
Time: 6:45am.
Route: causeway & beach route
Total Ave Pace: ?
Splits: ?
Notes: forgot my garmin - probably the reason I gave up so early... so disappointing.
-- need to remember to wear bandages on my callouses, that has gotten quite uncomfortable the last 2 long runs.
-- used the taurine drink, I LOVE THAT STUFF!
Weather: The car said it was 53°F on the way and 74°F at the end, Clear, Humidity: 59%, Wind: 5.0 mph from the South
Rest hrs: not good! seemed like I was awake for the whole 6 hours I was in bed.
Water: Excellent
Supplements: Not yet
Menu:
- 1 coffee w/ splenda & coffeemate, ww english muffin w/ banana (pre-run)
(bathroom breaks worked out great today - before I left - and potty breaks 3 times, but it wasn't necessary)
Day: Sunday
Distance: o
Notes:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Weekly Total: (planned: 30) [Actual: ]
Training Total: (124.35 +)
Week 6: Nov 24-30
This is Thanksgiving week and I am out of town and out of my regular routine. I'm late posting this, so two of my short runs are already done. Wondering how in the heck I am going to pull off my long runs this week. Tomorrow is an 8 miler. On the treadmill. Ewww.Friday is 16 miles. So far I have a date to run that with a couple of my co-workers, they are going 12 (on a taper for their Dec marathon). I am looking forward to it and hoping everything works out!!!
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 2 mi) [Actual: 2 mi]
Time: 20 mins
Route: on treadmill at work, was aweful
Weather:
inside, actually felt a little warm.
Total Ave Pace:
(Planned: 10:23) [Actual: 10/mi)
Notes:
was looking forward to running on the treadmill after so long. that wasn't fun at all, now I remember why I hated it!!! LOL.
Sleep hrs: ~8
water: lots
Supplements: none, still off schedule with this.
Menu:
- ff lite vanilla yogurt w/ 1/4 cup kashi crunch cereal
- kashi trail bar & coffee
- Turkey (not much, 2 oz?), dressing, green beans, sweet potato casserole, roll (1/2), pumpkin pie
- apple & flax bar
- Mexican (cheese enchilada, bean burrito, chips & rice)
Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 3 mi) [actual: 3.0 mi]
Time: no idea
Route: around work parking lot
Total Ave Pace: no idea
Notes: Steph & I had a GREAT run, worked up a sweat but chatted the whole time. This was an awesome run!
Weather:
59 degrees, 32% humidity. Wind 10mph from N. Felt FANTASTIC!
Rest hrs: ~7 hrs, kept waking up during the night
Water: not sure, plenty
Supplements: none yet....
Menu:
- banana nut muffin & coffee
- eggs & wheat bread w/ fuse orange drink
- tuna salad w/ salad
Day: Wednesday
Distance: [8 mi]
Notes:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Day: Thursday
Distance: (0 mi)
Time:
Route:
Total Ave Pace:
Splits:
Notes:
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Day: Friday
Distance: [16 mi]
Notes:
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Day: Saturday
Distance: (0)
Time:
Route:
Total Ave Pace:
Splits:
Notes:
Weather:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Day: Sunday
Distance:
Notes:
Rest hrs:
Water:
Supplements:
Menu:
Weekly Total: (planned: 29) [Actual: ]
Training Total: (115.35 +)
Week 5: November 17 - 23
Self doubt is an UGLY BEAST!!! Yesterday I was completely ready to throw in the towel as I can't imagine HOW I will get 26.2 miles down the SAME ROAD I couldn't go more than 3 miles down yesterday. BUT with the help of wonderful and supportive friends, I made it over that bump and I will not give up on myself! Today is a new day!!
I will (1) make sure I get plenty of fluids, (2) get rest and give my legs a recovery day before my long run, (3) keep running/marathon books and movies close by to give me motivation, inspiration and knowledge of what is going on. I bought and started my first one today: ChiRunning. If you've read it, please feel free to leave opinions... :)
Day: Monday
Distance: (Planned 4 mi) [Actual: ~4.5 mi]
Time: ~36-37 mins
Route: My neighborhood
Weather:
Brrr! Feels great outside! Not sure the exact temp. Low humidity (40s I think) and the temp was in the 50s or 60s I think. Wind wasn't too bad, for here.
Total Ave Pace:
(Planned: 10:23) [Actual: ~9:04/mi)
Splits:
8:47 / 9:14 / 9:04 / ? /
Notes:
My garmin died :( I'm not sure my exact time, pace or distance of the last appx. 1.5 miles. Tried out what I know about ChiRunning (only on ch. 3 :) ... My splits improved.
Sleep hrs: ~8
water: lots
Supplements: fish oil, multi, calcuim, glucomannan
Menu:
- .5 bagel w/ .5 banana and 1.5 T PB. Coffee w/ soy milk & honey
- oats w/ .5 apple, cinnamon, honey. Coffee w/ soy milk & honey
- .5 c rice, .5 c beans, .5 c salsa, 2 T (ff) sour cream, 2 T homemade guac, blue chips
salad w/ 1 oz feta, med. pita, .5 c. hummus - I have no idea what was for dinner :(
Day: Tuesday
Distance: (planned: 0 mi) [actual: 6.0 mi]
Time: 58:59
Route: my neighborhood
Total Ave Pace: (9:50)
Splits: 10:09 / 9:26 / 9:43 / 9:57 / 9:59 / 9:43
Notes: walked another 1.25 mi in 21 minutes, slow 17 min/ mi.
Mi 1-2: down past the school and back, Mi 3 around the next neighborhood, deadend road, Mi 4 inside gate,
Weather:
67 degrees, 47% humidity. Wind 7mph from NNE. Felt FANTASTIC!
Rest hrs: 7.5-8 hrs
Water: not sure, plenty
Supplements: 2 fish oil & glucomannon; 1 calcuim & multi
Menu:
- ww bagel w/ 1 T PB & whole banana, coffee w/ honey & soy milk
- oats w/ .25 apple & cinnamon, coffee w/ honey & soy milk
- 1 c. Strawberries & 1 c. cottage cheese (1 hr pre-run)
- peanut butter chipotle chinese noodles (1 hr post-run)
- organic baked chips, 1/4 c. homemade guac, 1/4 c. ff sour cream & 1/2 c. salsa
Day: Wednesday
Distance: [0 mi - because I did these 6 yesterday!]
Notes: I was HUNGRY today! Was on a field trip with the kids and ate mine & hannahs lunch :(
Rest hrs: Was in bed for 7-8 hrs, but I didn't sleep well... drank coffee last night
Water: not enough, didn't want the kids to see how much I run to the bathroom.
Supplements:
Menu:
- bagel, banana, pb (2T), 1.5 coffees w/ honey & soy
- salad w/ ff feta & goddess dressing, sm ww pita, some of Hannah's chips, some of Hannahs apple
- .25 c. hummus w/ ww crackers
- 2) nut medley south beach bars, apple
- .5 bagel, banana, pb (1T) w/ coffee
- sweet potato fries (about 1/2 sweet potato) bowl of lentil soup, T ff sour cream, sprinkle of lf cheddar... and 1 piece of bread (I know, I know...way too many calories and its showing on the scale too... YIKES)
Day: Thursday
Distance: (planned: 3 mi) [Actual: 3.11 mi]
Time: 31:06
Route: my neighborhood w/ my boy :)
Total Ave Pace: (planned: 10:23) [actual: 10:02]
Splits: 9:37 / 9:02 / 10:27
Notes: Boy got cramps over the last mile so we slowed down. He was a champ though and ran the whole thing. This was his fastest time so far - YAY! Before long, i will be struggling to keep up with him!
Weather: Not sure, it was cool & dry and not windy at all. I had on a tank and long pants which would have been really chilly if I wasn't running.
Rest hrs: ~7.5-8
Water: some...
Supplements: some...I dont remember which ones..
Menu:
- 1/2 bagel, 1 T pb, 1 banana, coffee w/ powder cream & honey
- lentil soup & tuna sandwich
- 2 south beach bars (2 hours before run)
- boca burger, lf swiss cheese, olive oil mayo, salad (post run)
- organic baked cornchips, homemade guac, salsa, ff sour cream, G2
Day: Friday
Distance: [0 mi]
Notes: Nothing today...waiting on that big 15 tomorrow.
Weather: Perfect, of course!
Rest hrs: usual
Water: not enough for tomorrow probabaly :(
Supplements: 1 of each
Menu:
- 1/2 bagel, 1 T smart balance PB, 1 banana, coffee w/ powder & honey
- oats w/ .25 apple & honey, coffee w/ soy milk & honey
- chips, guac, ff sour cream, salsa :),
- lf cheddar (1 oz) + 1/2 baked potato, salad w/ feta, goddess dressing (1T)
- salad w/ feta, goddess dressing + tortillini, spinach & marinara sauce, 1 slice whole wheat bread
Day: Saturday
Distance: (planned: 15 mi) [Actual: 15 mi]
Time: ~9:30am
Route: many laps around my neighborhood
Total Ave Pace: (planned: 10:23) / [Actual 10:37] :(
Splits:
1. 9:55
2. 10:04
3. 10:07
4: 11:12 (ate .5 GU - Strawberry Banana - EW, some drink)
5. 10:31
6. 10:58 (some drink)
7. 11:16 (ate other .5 GU - SB - still nasty & some drink)
8. 10:12
9. 10:11 (stopped: refill, .5 choc hammer gel (much better :), potty break necessary.. of course, sigh...
10. 10:16
11. 10:37 (some drink)
12. 10:05
13. 11:18 (last .5 hammer gel & some drink)
+ .1 @ 9:36 = half marathon
14. 10:57 (some drink)
15. 10:59 (some drink)
** every time I had drink (Totally Light 2 Go (YUM!) I walked .10 mi.
Notes:
I struggled but I finished. The last 1.5 was the worst - I saw my mother in law going to my house and I knew I would be there in 15 minutes, Lost my focus and concentration.
Post run - hung upside down on couch & got my feet rubbed - took ice cold bath for 15-20 mins - then took warm shower. Feeling pretty sore right now! Gotta go hunt down something to eat...
Weather:
60ish, low humidity, very comfortable except for the high winds 15-20 MPH NE
Rest hrs: 8hrs
Water: Oh goodness, I have drank 16 oz TL2G, 16 oz G2, 50 oz water just during and immediately after my run
Supplements: none prerun, 1 of ea. post run
Menu:
- 1/2 bagel, 1T PB, 1 banana w/ coffee, soy milk & honey (1hr pre-run)
- 1 GU, 1 Hammer (during)
- 2 slices ww bread w/ PB & all fruit jelly, tall glass of fat free milk (1hr post-run)
- salmon, brown rice, salsa and salad.
Day: Sunday
Distance: [0 mi]
Notes: (traveling) I was not sore at all. I drove all day and my back didn't hurt, I wasn't stiff, my legs didn't get still. I feel GREAT!
Rest hrs: 7 or 8
Water: not much, didn't want to stop for bathroom breaks on the road.
Supplements: none, I am horrible at remembering when I get off my usual routine
Menu:
oatmeal raisin cookie & skinny latte from starbucks, cheese fries w/ ranch and baked talapia dish from chilis, 4 powdered doughnuts, veggie soup & cornbread at my moms ... none of that was on my plans!
Weekly Total: (planned: 28) [Actual: 28.6]
Training Total: (115.35 +)
Week 4: Nov 10 - 16
Finished up week 3 strong with a 14 mile run last night! WhooHoo!! I wish I could say that I felt GREAT after my run, but the last mile put the strain on me, by the time I got home I had a tight back and shaky legs. BUT the first 13 was GREAT! Ready for that half in Dec!
The Plan...
Mon: (planned: off)
[Actual: 34 minutes: Circuits 1 & 2 MTC (2X) and stretches]
Notes:
My legs, in all honesty, feel pretty good after the 14 miles yesterday. I just read somebody's blog today and they reminded me of MTC, so I blew off the dust to get started. Unfortunately, my muscles are gone and I was already feeling quite LAZY - only making it 2 circuits before throwing in the towel! Tomorrow, I start doing a little better with the time management!
I was FAMISHED today....
On the menu:
- banana muffin + coffee
- yogurt + blueberries + grapenuts + coffee
- chips w/ black beans + lowfat cheese
- south beach protein bar
- 2 tortillas + chipotle soy crumble filling + lowfat cheese
The workout:
- squats (2X50)
- froggie pushups (2X12)
- burpees (2X10)
- close grip pushups (2X15)
- plank (15 sec X3)
- side plank w/ inner thigh raise (2X10 ea. side)
Tue: (planned: 3 mi easy run + 2 circuits MTC + 5K race )
[Actual: 42.5 min run (2.25 run + 2.00 run = 4.25 total @ 10:00/mi) + 42 min MTC Circuits 1-3 & stretches]
Notes:
My legs are SO FLIPPIN SORE. Squats and lunges put a damper on my run today. What a struggle! But I know this will help in the long run. Thank God I am off tomorrow. 22 miles by the end of the week, I dont care how I get there but it wasn't happening today!
On the menu:
- banana muffin + coffee
- kids clif Zbar + coffee
- Boca patty, wheat bread, lf swiss & spinach leaves
- protein shake w/ pb
- swordfish, squash & brown rice
The workout:
- Dumbell curls (2X15)
- scissors (2X25)
- reverse crunches (2X25)
- alt. lunges (2X25 sets)
- lat pulldowns (2X15, red cable)
- hamstring curls (1X15 - these suck on the flex machine I have)
- upper bent over rows (one arm: 2X12, 15lb)
- lower bent over rows (one arm: 2:12, 20lb)
- jump rope (1 min. intervals X 3)
Wed: (planned: off)
[Actual: off]
notes:
Oh my goodness, I am so sore...Thank God its an off day.
On the menu:
- banana muffin + coffee
- toast, banana & pb + coffee
- *I dont remember lunch & snack..oops*
- chipotle PB bowl & salad
Thu: (planned: 6 mi easy run @ 10:29)
[Actual: 6 miles, split in half. 3mi am, 3 mi pm]
On the menu:
- banana & PB on toast + coffee
- steel cut oats w/ protein pwdr + coffee
- *I dont remember lunch & snack..oops*
- chipotle soft tacos w/ salad. ff sour cream. lf cheddar.
Fri: (planned: 5 mi easy run @ 10:29)
[Actual: 3 mi]
notes:
The past two days have been in the 80s and humid. I just couldn't get into anything longer than 3 miles.
On the menu:
- banana & PB on toast + coffee
- steel cut oats w/ protein pwdr & a couple of blueberries
- kids clif & south beach nut medley + coffee (I know, 2 bars, shame...)
- hummus (1/2 cup) & unlimited carrots (I'm HUNGRY, K?!)...tons of water
- tuna salad sandwich w/ tomatoes & lf swiss cheese
Sat: (planned: 9 mi easy run @ 10:29 - Jeanine's goal...maybe 9 mi)
[Actual: 9 mi @ 12/mi pace...]
12:01 total ave pace...
1 - 10:58
2 - 10:22
3 - 10:58
4 - 12:29
5 - 13:23
6 - 10:22
7 - 10:29
8 - 14:05
9 - 15:00
1 - 10:58
2 - 10:22
3 - 10:58
4 - 12:29
5 - 13:23
6 - 10:22
7 - 10:29
8 - 14:05
9 - 15:00
long run notes:
Oh where to start?!?! I slowed Jeanine down today, she was raring to go and I fizzled out after mile 3. I am so frustrated with myself!
Things that went wrong:
- I overslept and skipped my regular morning ritual - including skipping breakfast & coffee
- I forgot to pack fuel for over 45 minutes, so I stopped and got a candy bar. It didnt really do the trick.
- I was behind a day in my training (not sure how that happened...) so I didn't take yesterday off and ran 3 days in a row (which I know I dont do well)
- Although we were out there at 7am, it was humid...so humid I rang out my sweatbands and my shirt when we stopped. I dont run well in humidity.
- Although I drank plenty yesterday, I also worked out and sweated a lot yesterday - I wasan't as hydrated as I should have been.
- Had another bathroom incident at mile 4 (thank God I had a good one to stop at). I did everything right this time and still had issues. Sigh....
Things I did right:
- getting plenty of sleep
- dressed appropriately
- my shoes ROCK
- I took money and was able to buy drinks & food so I didn't pass out :)
- run walk or crawl, I made it to the finish.
on the menu:
- pre-run: nothing
- on-the-run: snickers really satisfies & a vault drink
- post-run: oats, protein & 1/2 banana w/ coffee
- lunch game spread: shrimp w/ cocktail sauce, crackers & cheese, hummus, grapes, strawberries & apples
- snack: chocolate chip cookies (2) w/ coffee
Sun: (planned: off)
[Actual:]
****Weekly Notes:**** Anything special from the week goes here......
Ok, so I am considering stepping back and making this another half marathon. I just really dont have the desire to run until I am cripple AND I dont want to train alone AND my goal is to simply have incentive to be in good health and trim up....which I can do with a half.
I wont make any rash decisions because of ONE rotten week, but I really dont have the inner drive that I think it will take to get me 26.2 miles down the road.
Week 3: Nov 3-9
Going into week 3 feeling really good about this. I ran almost half of the marathon course today and it was alright! Still a long way from 26 miles, but there's still plenty of time! :)
The Plan...
Mon:
(planned: 5 mi @ 10:29)
(planned: 5 mi @ 10:29)
[DONE: 4.91 mi @ 10:14/mi] Split: 2.5 morning (drink leaked) / 2.41 evening (family run)
on the menu:
ww english muffin w/ pb and banana, coffee...then more coffee
ff yogurt w/ 1/2 cup blueberries & grapenuts
1 cup salad w/ ww crackers & balsamic vinegar
organic blue chips w/ salsa & morningstar southwest rice patty
1/4 avacado
veggie joes on nature's own ww bread, corn on cob w/ smart balance butter
salad w/ feta & italian vinegarette dressing
Tue:
(planned: 5 mi, inc. Tempo 3mi @ 8:54)
[Actual: OFF]
notes:
**knee still painful from Sunday's run. It didn't hurt on the run (it was fantastic) but has been progressively getting worse since I got in the car to drive home. Decided to take a break.
on the menu:
I was starving - ate everything in site.
Usual breakfast (ww bread w/ pb & banana, coffee, more coffee) ..the a couple zbars, some baked chips w/ salsa, a salad, some crackers, more coffee, another bar..
salad, corn on the cob, and veggie joe for dinner.
Wed:
(planned: off)
[Actual: 1.5 miles + ST]
- Leg Ext: 3 X 15 on the red band (mod. intensity)
- Ball Squats (one leg): 3 X 12
- Squats: 3 X 50 - fast, no weight
- basic crunches: 3 X 25
- leg drops: 3 X 15 (sets)
- pigeon stretch
- crossed leg forward bend
forward bend
notes:
** Decided to try it out, and it actually felt pretty good. Did some leg exercises to strengthen my quads. Hoping that by balancing strength between hams & quads, I will relieve some pressure that might be causing the knee pain. Its on ice now!
** wore the Reeboks, mild heel discomfort...
on the menu:
Still hungry! Still eating! I am also zapped for energy - time change? Maybe cuz I have not been on my run for a couple of days? Not sure, but dont like it.
menu looks like yesterday. Lots of bars, lots of coffee... lots of food in general. I have to start keeping track again.
Thu:
(planned: tempo makeup from Tuesday)
[Actual: 4 mi easy run, not stressing over the tempo this week...]
- mile 1: 10:07/mi
- mile 2: 9:31/mi
- mile 3: 9:26/mi
- mile 4: 9:19/mi
** I wonder if I would have continued...would mile 5 have been a 9:11/mi ?? :) I think I'll test that theory tomorrow ;)
on the menu:
- prerun: ww toast (1), 1T pb & 1 whole banana, coffee
- post run drink (didn't drink during my 38 min run) 12 oz. poweraide & water mix (1/2 & 1/2)
- mid-morning snack: kashi protein pb bar & apple, coffee
- 1 fish fillet, 1 cup organic mac & cheese
- 1/2 serv. Cheetos Naturals
- multigrain bread (2) + 2 eggbeaters + 1T smart balance mayo + 1 oz lf cheddar
- 1 bottle Fuze Cranberry Raspberry
Fri:
(planned: 5 mi easy run @ 10:29)
[Actual: 5 mi @ 10:00/mi + .2 walking cooldown @ 15:15/mi pace]
on the menu:
- prerun: ww toast (1), 1T pb & 1 whole banana, coffee
- post run drink (didn't drink during my 38 min run) 12 oz. poweraide & water mix (1/2 & 1/2)
- mid-morning snack: kashi protein pb bar & apple, coffee
- barilla protein pasta w/ marinara sauce, onions & peppers
- protein powder, 1/2 banana, 1/2 T PB + ice & water
- broccoli & cheese calzones w/ marinara sauce, salad w/ balsamic vinegar
Sat:
(planned: (off) VOLUNTEERING @ 15K race)
[Actual: None...but my butt is hurtin...maybe from squatting to pick up those cases of water?!]
Sun:
(planned: Long run, 14 mi, 10:29)
[actual: 14 mi + .2 cooldown walk]
long run notes: (check out how low my ahr was!!)
yesterday I had a giant fatty Mexican dinner and it didn't seem to bother me. Today I had a banana nut muffin,... actually I had two :) 2 whole wheat/egg white french toast w/ fruit, and a broccoli cheese calzone for lunch...
Here is my split breakdown: ZONES 1 & 2!!! YEEEEHAW!!!!!
1: 9:43.39 (ahr 145)
2: 9:48.23 ((ahr 150) Stopped at 2.5 to potty & change shoes)
3: 10:09.73 (ahr 148)
4: 9:59.75 (ahr 150)
5: 9:51.33 (ahr 153)
6: 9:51.25 (ahr 155)
7: 9:59.19 (ahr 156)
8: 9:56.44 (ahr 157)
9: 9:47.55 (ahr 157)
10: 9:59.54 (ahr 158)
11: 10:00.28 (ahr 160)
12: 10:05.04 (ahr 161)
13: 9:59.12 (ahr 161)
14: 10:50.82 (ahr 159)
I came home with a headache & burping. Stretched & took ice cold bath (how long do we have to stay in there anyway?!?!) The took a warm shower. Still headache. Took tylenol PM. Dinner was a struggle to get down. Ate south beach bar & protein shake w/ pb. Sparkin' & still have to stupid headache (from the run or the tarine in my energy drink? tasted good, but I dont know about this headache that wont go away!!
****Weekly Notes:****
Anything special from the week goes here......
Week 2: Oct 27- Nov 2
So, this is week #2/16. Feeling fine! Still haven't introduced any special runners fuel to my plan besides the G2 (strawberry kiwi is yummy, btw). Introducing food to my log this week to try and help me understand what agrees with my running schedule and what doesn't.
The Plan...
Mon:
(planned: off)
[DONE: Walking 2.75 mi total - around 40 minutes or so), did 30 mins yoga & 40 mins of ST!!! Back/Biceps & Abs.]
[DONE: Walking 2.75 mi total - around 40 minutes or so), did 30 mins yoga & 40 mins of ST!!! Back/Biceps & Abs.]
Tue:
(planned: 5 mi @ 10:29)
[DONE 7 mi! (split): (4.6 @ 9:32/mi + .5 mi. total walking) : (2.4 mi @ 9.22/mi + .3 mi walking]
(planned: 5 mi @ 10:29)
[DONE 7 mi! (split): (4.6 @ 9:32/mi + .5 mi. total walking) : (2.4 mi @ 9.22/mi + .3 mi walking]
on the menu (start keeping up with what I eat cuz today was terrific!)
- english muffin, pb, 1/2 banana, coffee
- egg pie w/ veggies & feta (pre-4.6run)
- kids cliff bar + protein & coffee shake ([post-4.6run)
- 1.25 bean burritos from taco bell + 8oz coke, small piece of white tinkerbell cake w/ white icing. (post 2.4 run)
Wed:
(planned: 5 mi, inc 2X1600 @ 8:24 w/ 800 jog)
[DONE: .75 mi warmup @ 9:53/mi, 1st 1600 @ 8:19, jog @ 11:15, 2nd 1600 @ 8:23, finished off with 1.75 mi @ 10:04/mi. + about 15 min. walk. + ST 35 min + yoga stretches for 10 (see below)]
(planned: 5 mi, inc 2X1600 @ 8:24 w/ 800 jog)
[DONE: .75 mi warmup @ 9:53/mi, 1st 1600 @ 8:19, jog @ 11:15, 2nd 1600 @ 8:23, finished off with 1.75 mi @ 10:04/mi. + about 15 min. walk. + ST 35 min + yoga stretches for 10 (see below)]
- 12 pushups
- 3X12 chest press
- 3X12 flys
- 3X12 bench dips
- 12,10,8 tricep ext (10lb db)
- 3X12 tricep pulldowns
- 3X12 swiss ball switch (abs)
- 25 reverse crunches
- 25 crunches
- 2X12 front & side raises (10lb db)
- downward dog
- cat pose
- camel pose
- pigeon pose
- crossed leg forward bend
- forward bend
on the menu:
- breakfast of english muffin, banana & coffee
- snack 1: parfait cup filled with yogurt, blueberries & strawberries & grapenuts (pre-run)
- lunch: egg pie w/ (1) toast
- Downed my protein & coffee shake around 5:00 (pre-ST)
- ~ 6 gummy bears (post-ST)
- dinner: speghetti & meatless meatball w/ salad (lowfat feta, balsamic vinegarette & olive oil) and 1.5 pieces of toast
Thu:
(planned: 5 mi easy run @ 10:29)
[DONE: 5 mi @ 10:10/mi]
(planned: 5 mi easy run @ 10:29)
[DONE: 5 mi @ 10:10/mi]
Notes: Today was a nice slow run for me ... ok, nothing nice about it, I was TIRED and aggrevated! why were 5 miles giving me SUCH a hard time today???? Oh let me count the ways....
- its my 3rd day in a row and its time for a rest day
- 72 degrees, 52% humidity, wind 7 mph: maybe the wind made it harder - it felt hotter than that!
- I haven't been drinking my water like I should especially since..
- TOM is visiting
- I forgot to eat my mid morning snack, I'm a meal short today (pre-run) and I was hungry!
on the menu:
- breakfast: muffin w/ pb & 1/2 banana & coffee
- lunch: pb & banana sandwish (post-run) & coffee
- dinner: 1/2 tuna melt, 1/2 cup potato salad, reduced fat cinnamon coffee cake & cappucino
Gotta love my hydration today (NOT) I'll try to do better....
Fri:
(planned: off)
[Done! I was worthless (surgery, I couldnt get my heart rate up today anyway)]
on the menu:
- breakfast: muffin w/ pb & banana & coffee
- water water water - be hydrated for tomorrow!!!
- school lunch - cheese sticks, marinara sauce, cherry cobbler thing, water, 1/2 cinnamon roll.
- bunch of junk at Halloween party (veggies & dip, artichoke spinach dip, chips, salsa, punch, coke...YUM)
Sat:
(planned: Long run, 12 mi, 10:29)
[DONE: 12 mi in 2:05:47]
long run notes:
- up at 6:20 - Thats almost 7 hrs of sleep? dunno what time I went to bed.
- lubed all my fat rolls, filled my belt w/ 1/2 G2 and 1/2 water - took an extra bottle.
- 1 coffee (almost) and a clif builder bar before heading out the door @ 7am
- weather was fantastic!! 68 degrees, 89% humidity, calm wind
- ran 6.6 with Jeanine, our pace was pretty slow but my Garmin isn't up right now....I'd estimage around 10:45-10:50/mi(s). Stopped at 5 mi for a potty break (thank God one was there!) Then stopped to drink for the first time and eat some candy.
- last half I ran solo and made up some time - 10:07/mi - I think I finished with the expected 10:29/mi ave pace which makes me happy!! Stopped at 9 mi to drink and scarf down more candy. I wasnt hurting or winded at 12 mi at this pace! (YAY!).
So, all the JUNK I have eaten seems to have done me a bit of good! :) (maybe that wasn't it at all, but lets go with it...)
Sun:
(planned: off)
****Notes:****
Anything special from the week goes here......
- I had some outpatient surgery on my back 10/30. No ST allowed for 2 weeks with my right arm.
Week 1: Oct 20-26
So this is it! The full marathon that I am training for! 26.2 here I come!!! I would like to journal the journey just because it seems so frightening from where I am standing now....way down at the bottom of the hill looking up, wondering WHY did I decide to do this?!?!
"There will be days that you do not know if you can run a marathon; there will be a lifetime of knowing you did."
Thats why!! I want to constantly improve myself, strive for a goal and accomplish it! I will train, I will do this, and I will add it to the resume' of my life :)
The Plan...
Mon:
(planned: 6 mi @ 10:29)
[DONE: 6.12 mi @ 9:47/mi pace! + 1.5 mi walking]
[DONE: 6.12 mi @ 9:47/mi pace! + 1.5 mi walking]
Tue:
(planned: 5 mi @ 10:29)
[DONE: 5.0 @ 9:35 + 1 mi. total walking w/u (.7) & c/d (.3)]
Wed:
(planned: off)
[DONE: walked 3.0 mi]
Thu:
(planned: 5 mi total w/ 3 mi Tempo @ 8:54)
[DONE: 4 mi inc. 3 mi @ 8:57 and 3.0 mi walking]
Fri:
(planned: off)
[DONE! Nothing and it felt great! :) ]
Sat:
(planned: Long run, 10 mi, 10:29) FAILED
[DONE: 3 mi + 1 mi walking]
Sun:
(planned: off)
[Saturday redone!!!!! 10.10 mi, inc .1 mi walking cooldown @ 10:23 pace!!! WHAAHOO]
****Notes:****
****Notes:****
All the shorter runs were fabulous, exceeding goal pace. Both easy runs were in my neighborhood and the tempo run was a 5K Fun Race where I met lots of great people. Saturday...
Long run day... You live and learn... and I will complete my mileage before the end of the week. Though I realize this isnt OPTIMAL because as an endurance training day I should not split the miles into separate runs, its the best I can do after pulling in under 4 mi.!
Lessons Learned for long run day:
1) I ate too much...thinking I would need more for energy, ya know? I usually have a piece of toast w/ PB & 1/2 banana or all-fruit jelly & a cup of coffee. This morning I had double that - and having all that juggling around was just not good, esp after I got hot...read on. Lesson learned: Eat what I normally do and take extra fuel with me for the long run!
2) I decided since I wasn't meeting my running buddy at the crack of dawn, that I would sleep in w/ my hubby and do laps around my neighborhood for 10 miles. I was out the door by 10am. Its 84 degrees, winds at 5 mph, humidity at 73%, pressure 29.89 in ... and the sun was beating down on me the whole time. Lesson learned: Just get my ass out of bed and run before the sun lights up Florida. Sleep in with Hubby on the off day.
3) I wore a cap today. I know better than this....but it was an underarmore wicking hat, so I thought I would be ok. NOOOO! I felt instant relief as soon as I pulled it off. Lesson learned: Dont wear a hat, especially with all my hair, it holds in way too much heat. Next I'll try parting this massive hair down the middle and wear pigtails.
4) Since I wore a cap, I didn't have my head wrap to wipe my sweaty face on....and I was only wearing sports bra & shorts....so I had sweat rolling in my eyes the whole time. Lesson learned: always take something to wipe sweat with!
5) Don't loop my short run route on my long runs. I am not in the right frame of mind & my body feels like quitting when I am done with the normal loop. Lesson learned: I have to drive out to a long run and KNOW its going to be HARD and LONG before I start!
6) Go with a friend as much as possible! Long runs alone are sooooo longgggggg!
Things that I didn't do, but I didn't make it far enough for it to matter:
1) I forgot my fat-girl rub ... LOL... I mean, my BodyGlide.
2) I didn't have fast sugars for a longer run (gummy bears, jelly beans, etc) I need to stay stocked!!
Ok, things that I did right because I always like to end things on a positive note....
1) I remembered to drink, drink, drink YESTERDAY so I started off well hydrated!
2) I wore my belt stocked with 1/2 water, 1/2 gaterade so I didn't get thirsty
3) I got plenty of rest :)
4) My shoes were great! I wore the supernovas that used to give me shin paints and now they are so comfy...I dont know what is different. I am going to sharpie label these as pair #1. (I have 1 pr. Adidas, 1 pr. Reebok, 2 pr. of old Brooks). I need to figure out which ones are good, and which to throw out. Note: Supernova Adidas are GOOD!
**Sunday**: I did my Saturday long run over and NAILED IT! - I ate nothing before I left and didn't take anything with me, but I will stock up for anything longer than this! - I stopped for .1 mi every 1.5 miles to sip apple juice and/or water - I had negative splits until mile 4, which was slower, then negative splits again til the end. Mile 9-10 @ 9:45 pace. - 2 longer stops along the way - bathroom at 1.5 mi, chat w/ friend for a minute at 8.25. - Wore my supernovas again, felt great! Weather: TERRIFIC! 68 degrees, wind 1 mph, humidity 67%, pressure 30 in
Long run day... You live and learn... and I will complete my mileage before the end of the week. Though I realize this isnt OPTIMAL because as an endurance training day I should not split the miles into separate runs, its the best I can do after pulling in under 4 mi.!
Lessons Learned for long run day:
1) I ate too much...thinking I would need more for energy, ya know? I usually have a piece of toast w/ PB & 1/2 banana or all-fruit jelly & a cup of coffee. This morning I had double that - and having all that juggling around was just not good, esp after I got hot...read on. Lesson learned: Eat what I normally do and take extra fuel with me for the long run!
2) I decided since I wasn't meeting my running buddy at the crack of dawn, that I would sleep in w/ my hubby and do laps around my neighborhood for 10 miles. I was out the door by 10am. Its 84 degrees, winds at 5 mph, humidity at 73%, pressure 29.89 in ... and the sun was beating down on me the whole time. Lesson learned: Just get my ass out of bed and run before the sun lights up Florida. Sleep in with Hubby on the off day.
3) I wore a cap today. I know better than this....but it was an underarmore wicking hat, so I thought I would be ok. NOOOO! I felt instant relief as soon as I pulled it off. Lesson learned: Dont wear a hat, especially with all my hair, it holds in way too much heat. Next I'll try parting this massive hair down the middle and wear pigtails.
4) Since I wore a cap, I didn't have my head wrap to wipe my sweaty face on....and I was only wearing sports bra & shorts....so I had sweat rolling in my eyes the whole time. Lesson learned: always take something to wipe sweat with!
5) Don't loop my short run route on my long runs. I am not in the right frame of mind & my body feels like quitting when I am done with the normal loop. Lesson learned: I have to drive out to a long run and KNOW its going to be HARD and LONG before I start!
6) Go with a friend as much as possible! Long runs alone are sooooo longgggggg!
Things that I didn't do, but I didn't make it far enough for it to matter:
1) I forgot my fat-girl rub ... LOL... I mean, my BodyGlide.
2) I didn't have fast sugars for a longer run (gummy bears, jelly beans, etc) I need to stay stocked!!
Ok, things that I did right because I always like to end things on a positive note....
1) I remembered to drink, drink, drink YESTERDAY so I started off well hydrated!
2) I wore my belt stocked with 1/2 water, 1/2 gaterade so I didn't get thirsty
3) I got plenty of rest :)
4) My shoes were great! I wore the supernovas that used to give me shin paints and now they are so comfy...I dont know what is different. I am going to sharpie label these as pair #1. (I have 1 pr. Adidas, 1 pr. Reebok, 2 pr. of old Brooks). I need to figure out which ones are good, and which to throw out. Note: Supernova Adidas are GOOD!
**Sunday**: I did my Saturday long run over and NAILED IT! - I ate nothing before I left and didn't take anything with me, but I will stock up for anything longer than this! - I stopped for .1 mi every 1.5 miles to sip apple juice and/or water - I had negative splits until mile 4, which was slower, then negative splits again til the end. Mile 9-10 @ 9:45 pace. - 2 longer stops along the way - bathroom at 1.5 mi, chat w/ friend for a minute at 8.25. - Wore my supernovas again, felt great! Weather: TERRIFIC! 68 degrees, wind 1 mph, humidity 67%, pressure 30 in
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