Last weekend I ventured out for my first 8 mile run. It was great! I wasnt too tired and handled it well. I did learn though, that it would be beneficial to have some water and/or a Gu packet or something of the sort around mile 4 or 5. Because around mile 6 I started to get thirsty and felt my energy dropping off. It wasnt exhaustion or anything like that but I could definitely tell the difference. I was sore for a few days after the run. I rolled my ankle so that was sore and my legs were kinda sore in general too. I felt like I was walking in slow motion and looked like maybe I had just gotten off a horse. But that went away with time :)
It still amazes me how much that stuff works for me. I went for a 4 mile run a few days later and it was awful. I didnt have anything before. No Gu, no caffeine, no breakfast. And I was really struggling quite a bit. It was really eye opening to see how differently my body "performs".
This weekend I am skipping my long run because I am signed up for my first 10K race! Whoo hooo! The most exciting part is that participants of the 10k and half marathon (starting together) will receive a medal! I have never gotten a medal. And I am super excited!
One struggle I have been facing since my long run last week is that I gave myself the day off to eat what I wanted. I burned almost 1000 calories. Well that snowballed into two days, three, and now it is almost a whole week later and I am still not eating very well. Tomorrow and Saturday it is a MUST for proper eating because it plays a big part in how well I will run Sunday(another lesson learned along the way).
So thats it for now. I will keep you posted on how my run goes this weekend! Fingers crossed its a good one :)
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Wow, a 10K!! Where is that? Well good luck to you on that! you go woman! :)
You run girl!!!!!
Awesome...go girl!!!
Such an inspiration!
Good luck on your 1st 10K ever! So inspirational! I can't wait to hear all about it.
Hi, its Laura! I totally hijacked your computer while watching the kids. I am so very proud of all the hard work you put in to living a healthier lifestyle. I am lucky enough to be your friend and see you almost every day (how DID that happen), and I can say you have insipred me not only to live, eat and be healthier, but also to get my bottom off the couch and run!!! I was thrilled to run the 5K with you and am still on some sort of high from finishing the 10k by your side. I am SO proud of you! <3 Ya!
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