Jimmy does the best skits …
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I’ve done enough long runs to know what not to do. I could write a book or a blog or something with the vast amount of knowledge and experience I have had.
I was baffled and frustrated by how tough Sundays run was. Baffled but didn’t think why, what was so different, until Jeff asked
what did the rest of your workouts look like this week? any major difference in your schedule
he also mentioned a magic word hydration.
As soon as I read his comments the light bulb flickered.
I did hot yoga Friday night, and then again Saturday morning after my run. It was hot and I sweated a lot. I didn’t hydrate much on Saturday because I wasn’t home all day.
Goal for this week … hydrate
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WORKOUT: long run – 18.4 miles – 3.04 – avg pace 9.59 min/mile
I’ll keep this short, since it’s whiney, only thing worse than a whiney post is a long, rambling, self-indulgent post.
I don’t remember really aching during or after long runs this summer. I must have. Maybe I took more drugs, that either helped the pain or dulled my memory.
Yesterday I hurt …………….. from about halfway ……………. On an 18 miler that’s a long way.
I wanted to be done. More than I wanted the Oscars to be done after watching for 18 minutes.
The entire last mile I hobbled, cursed, and swore that I was out, it was over, I am done with running.
Then after a hot shower, my legs began to function again and the second round of Advil kicked in, I felt a tiny bit better. Numb and floaty, but better.
Must think positive happy thoughts …
J and I are holding our own with faster people and 5 out of the last 6 miles were the fastest of the run. (Don’t be thinking for one second that was a plan, it was completely fuelled by the desire to end my pain and suffering.)
If you are new to running or came here looking for inspiration, I’m sorry, come back mid-May, this ridiculous training will be over and I’ll be much .. much happier.
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