Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Run: Monday, February 11, 2008 -
2:55pm
distance - 3.35 miles, temp: 21 degrees,
wore: sugoi, sports bra, thigh socks, terry exercise pants. foot socks, hat, hoodie, sometimes a grimace, sometimes a smile
Struggled today. None of the soreness left over from last week, but still...What is it about the first run of the week? Felt heavy in my legs, and kept fatiguing - was able to wake my body up by sprinting short distances, and then walking. Felt fine up until about 21 minutes in, and then tanked. Possibly not enough calories in me? Possibly going too fast? Possibly the weather? Most likely a combination of the bunch. I think I went into the run over-confident, and then neglected to focus on the mental aspect before heading out for the run. Once I fatigued, I had a hard time finding a mindset to key into to keep going. Glad I went, though. There's something about the hard runs, that remind me that this is a challenge, and any progress I'm making is earned. I am better, stronger, etc. than when I started, and it will get better and better. I just can't assume something will be no sweat until it actually becomes no sweat. I also have to be reminded that I will be able to finish the marathon on race day, as long as I keep up with the program, but...a lot of it will take place in my brain. Run like the wind, baybee.

Also, must start remembering to weigh myself before and after runs and measure bodyfat, and water, etc. I'm supposed to do this to see how fluid I lose to perspiration and then try to get back to my pre-run weight within 2 hours. It's just been so many years since I've even owned a scale, I have the habit of thinking of it as a funny little toy, instead of a piece of fitness equipment...