Since the foot injury I went through a down-and-out phase. There was an oppressing feeling that because of those 10 days off my fitness level would not be good enough to be able to safely finish the race. The start of cross country season and having the opportunity to run with people revived the spirits a bit. This previous Saturday I set out to do 40 miles. When the day arrived a few complications arose. One, I was packing and preparing to move, and because of this food supplies were low. Second, I had to finish by 6:30pm to work at 7pm. Saturday morning came around and with four peanut butter sandwiches, four peaches, and a bunch of water the running began. Here are the results.
9am 10 mi. 1:28:00 Arlington 8:48pace
11:30am 10 mi. 1:45:00 Arboretum 10:30 pace
1:30pm 10 mi. 1:49:00 Natl. Mall 10:54 pace
4:00pm 5 mi. 53:30 Campus 10:42 pace
Five miles short of the original plan did not leave an unsatisfactory feeling. In fact, this was a very motivating run that helped build confidence for race day. Lots of water and peaches seems to help delay soreness and cramping. The peanut butter sandwiches provided a satiated stomach without digestive complications (hurling it back up). The last five miles were hot, which kept me mentally alert for sign of overheating.
After work the day capped off with two hours of ultimate frisbee and a late night off FOOD! Two bags of chips, 1/2 gallon of juice, a pint of blue berries, and four soy burgers vanished by the next morning. Mmm, food.
With school during the week and cross country meets on the weekends it will have to be early morning runs until race day. I hope to get in at least one more 20 miler on Sunday. Until then, it will be 10 to 15s.
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Mon. Aug. 31st
8am 10 mi.
1:25:30
Hips were tight.
Lastly, does anyone know why feet would be swollen in the morning? The past three weeks I will walk like an old man because my feet are swollen and stiff. Am I an old man? Will I need a cane soon?
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Tues. Sept. 1st
4pm 8 mi.
Speed work on track
Speed work.
2 mile wu
4x400 with 400 recoveries
80,78,76,74
2x800 with 800 recoveries
3:12,3:02
1 mile pacer
1 mile cd
1 comment:
What's 5 miles when you do 35?! Great job!!
Don't know what's up with the swollen feet. Do you stand a lot on your job? I hope you're not an old man, then what would that make ME?
Peaches.... MMMMMMmmmmmmm.....
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