June 4, 2007

Vegas Weekend Payback

I knew there was a reason I was aprehensive about my workout - besides the fact I was exhausted...because I seriously thought I was going to die. Today was simply a 30 minute easy run, but it was harder for me than any of my other runs. There is proof that you need to take good care of yourself in order to have good workouts and complete this training program. My legs felt like lead, I was totally hot, and had trouble breathing. I am glad its still early in the training program, but now I definitely am worried about the rest of my summer. Am I going to have to give up all fun in order to train? Thats a question that I will soon find out the answer to!

Training Log
Time:  30 minutes  Distance:2.70 miles   Pace:  11:06min/mi
Thank goodness it was supposed to be an easy run. I took my pace down to 11:06 a minute and still could barely complete it. 30 minutes felt like 30 hours! I am hoping that just getting "back on the wagon" will help me tomorrow and the day after, and that I will not see that kind of struggle in days to come. I am also hoping that much of the problem was poor nutrition and dehydration which I can overcome just by feeding myself properly!
Progress Made
  • Got back on the program
  • Studied a bit - not much...but its better than nothing!
Lessons Learned
  • I guess I have been taking pretty good care of myself, because when I take "bad" care it shows. I learned I need to keep up with the training and watch my sleeping and eating habits!

1 comment:

labcabbie said...

Oh, I have felt your pain. :) It doesn't matter how many marathons I run, I NEVER learn. However, I believe you should enjoy your life - the marathon and the training is only part of it - so good for you for living it up in Vegas. And remember, what happens there, stays there - right? RIGHT?