Another training week in the books! 4 more weeks till the New York City Marathon.
I am so excited, eager, nervous. I am one ball of emotions.
I am scared I didn't train enough but I also know, I will make it across that finish line (eventually).
Yesterday morning I was supposed to have 20-22 miles to complete. I was ready. I carbo loaded and hydrated yesterday. I was excited to start the taper. Then I woke up with a little gas. Sorry, this post may be TMI. With a stomach ache in the possible future, I was a little nervous about our location due to bathroom stops.
By 5 am, I was on my feet, stretched, and ready to go! I wanted to go back and meet the team at 6:30 or 7. I made it back in perfect time. I made it 4 miles out and back with no issues! Just the thought and tiny feeling I had to use the restroom. At Ballast point the restroom was open when I got back. I refilled my water, took some honey stingers, spoke with the Coach and we were off to conquer more miles. I had 14 more on my schedule.
I noticed early on that my pace was slower than normal. I was OK with that. My goal was to make sure my first mile was not my quickest. I normally set out too fast, and crash hard.
Back on the road I was able to talk to Lyle regarding my quad pain, tummy issues, the race not starting until almost noon and the fact I will be running through lunch!, and my pace. We figured its because I am incredibly busy and I have been slacking at getting in those runs after 12 hour wok days and a 2 hour drive each day. I know this week, medal to the pedal! My quad held up for 12. It was there, but I was able to run through it with out an issue.
At mile 10, 2 miles back on the route, my stomach started to scream. I had to stop and walk. I seared for a bathroom. I didn't know if I would make it the next 2.5 miles to the Publix on Bayshore or if I should turn around. Let it be known, there was also a porter potty I stalked this morning. I was going to attempt it but it was on someone elses property.. Was a little weeriee. So, that being said, I walked the 2 miles back just in case. I was able to walk relatively slow and then some speedwalk was thrown into the mix. It was a tough time back but I luckily made it, just in time. After that I called it quits.
I was very sad to have stopped, I didn't know how my stomach would handle the next 10 miles and truthfully, I didn't want to take the chance. The sun started to come up and new I would finish today. When the coaches came back in, I asked their opinion regarding running the next day to make up. Apparently it is not like running a 20 miler, but for me, more miles on my feet. I will do a 22 miler next week, so I have one more week before Taper!
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Sunday: Wow, my body totally felt that 10 miler! Today consisted of walking around Downtown as a little recovery.
Monday: Spin class! Totally kicked my butt because still sore! I was happy to get to the gym. It was my first time at the gym since..who knows
Tuesday: I thought it was necessary to be at work for 12 hours.. I didn't even notice until it was too late.
Wednesday: 3 miles on the treadmill. Pouring outside. I cut this short. Was supposed to be 4 miles but I felt the quad and didn't want to push it.
Thurday: After knowing my quad was still bothering, I foam rolled and prepped for the 20 miler I was supposed to have
Friday: Rest Day!! Carb and hydrate
Saturday: 12.5 miles (read above)
How did your workouts go this week? I was excited to get to the gym twice. Not much for many of you, but I am still downing in work.
How do you say NO to work and YES to the gym? Any hints or tips for me? I can't go in the morning because that means running at 3 am, and I am a scardy cat.
Also, I know you are eagerly waiting for a recap of Tower of Terror 10 mile race. I haven't started. But I am still going to do it. Please be patient with me :)
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I see people run in the morning and I wish I wasn't scared to run alone in the dark. I'm lucky that I work in an elementary school this year which has a later report time (815). Prior years I worked in the high school which started around 7 and I couldn't make it to the gym early. I'm sorry to hear about your tummy issues. Could it be the stingers?
ReplyDeleteYou go girl, you've definitely worked your tail off! Can't wait to virtually cheer you on for NYC!
ReplyDeleteSorry you have tummy troubles. Do you read Ali on the Run? She has Crohn's and talks all about running with tummy troubles. I'm so impressed that you ran two long runs in a row to get all your miles in. You're doing awesome. I'm excited for you!
ReplyDeleteTummy troubles are horrible...my worst fear on race day!
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