Friday
So, I did my 20 minute easy run on Friday...STUPID! I also went to pick up a table and chairs from some friends, 2 watermellon from a fellow teammate downtown, and a buch of stuff from Costco. It took me 5 trips up and down from my car to get it all. Then, I did a lot of cleaning and prep, all the cooking, and ran up and down my stairs to answer the door and mingle with guests. My legs were THROBBING by the end of the day.
The party went well, and we raised almost $500 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. So all the effort paid off, but the 20 minute run was not necessary. I also broke some of my training rituals, like eating past 7pm and avoinding patstries, etc the night before the run. Even while I was doing it I thought in my head "I am going to pay for this" ... and unfortunately I was right. (More about that in my Sat update)
Here are some pics from the party:
Its the pastry tray (I think that got me in some trouble today...)
Friday Training Log
Time: 19 minutes 45 seconds Distance:1.88 miles Pace: 10:31min/mi
This was a short run, but not totally easy. My shin hurt the whole time and I was a bit worried. Knee pain? Shin pain? Whats next? Anyway, when I realized I was going to finish a few seconds early, instead of extending the run (which I ususally do) I just headed home. Thank goodness because I busted my butt the rest of the day and didnt need any extra workout!!!
Saturday
I am going to keep the details to a minimum - but todays 10-miler did not go well. I officially am the expert on every restroom and port-a-potty along the entire trail...so if anyone has any questions I am your gal!
After the run we grabbed a quick breakfast, then I went to the Cubs game with a fellow teammate (Cara). While we lost the game, there was a huge fight - which made it pretty interesting. In addition, after the fight a guy from the grounds crew was running back in and he totally wiped out - the whole stadium cheered. Can you imagine how horrible that was for him? Anyway, the fight was pretty crazy and is the big talk in local news...
Now I am safely home, and its raining outside. I just missed it. Despite the fact that I have totally gorged myself today and should keep moving in order to digest - my body is telling me its time for a nap. After the warnings/signs my body gave me today, I think its best to listen.
Saturday Training Log
Time: 1 hour 47 minutes Distance:10 miles Pace: 10:42min/mi
Ok, so I had to keep going to the restroom. By the end of the run, my body was seriously running on fumes. I was irritated and upset and my stomach was churning. In addition, it was over 90 degrees and humid out - which meant that as a runner, it felt more like 100+. It just wasnt a good day for me, but I pushed my way throuh it (in between restroom breaks). The problem is that I totally changed about 10 things in my routine so I cant pinpoint exactly what I did wrong. I know there are some things I need to change from my normal routine, but changing a bunch of things was a very VERY bad idea. I am going back to the old routine next week and will tweak things one at a time until I find the right combination of elements to make me a champion marathoner ;)
1 comment:
I had a rough time with my 10 miler as well. I don't know how you managed to keep your normal pace in that heat! I think the heat may have contributed (at least in part) to your tummy troubles. (although obviously I am no expert)
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