In Search of My Body - Not the One I Ate, VOL 8...It's Never Too Late To Start Again!

[3DisneyKids]

Excellent E!

Thanks Nancy. And the weather is exactly why I chose today for my long run. Just gorgeous!! Though the wind kicked up at mile 9 and it was definitely a biting wind.

I have to say though, I am wrecked from not fueling properly. So fatigued I feel gross instead of energized.

 

[adsrtw]

I haven't read anything, but wanted to pop in to say tonight is weigh in for me. Will post the results.

 

[3DisneyKids]

I haven't read anything, but wanted to pop in to say tonight is weigh in for me. Will post the results.

How exciting amiee!!! Can't wait to hear about you first week at ww!

 

[adsrtw]

I'm here! Drumroll please -

I'm down 3.2 lbs. Yay! And I don't feel like I'm missing out.

 

[HockeyKat]

EE!! Congrats!!

E, yay on the long run!



I did 11.5 in 2:46. However, I wussed out at the end of mile 7 (my loop end) and decided to go finish out the rest on the treadmill.

I found out today that cold slays me. I could do long sleeves/pants in the sauna that was the gym, no problem, but 50 that felt like under 40 with the wind, I can't handle. I was just too cold, made everything hurt.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I have to say though, I am wrecked from not fueling properly. So fatigued I feel gross instead of energized.

Bummer. The worst part is the losing the Gu! It's not like you weren't prepared or simply uninformed just unlucky! Eat right, and feel better!

I'm here! Drumroll please -

I'm down 3.2 lbs. Yay! And I don't feel like I'm missing out.

AWESOME Amiee! So excited for you!

I did 11.5 in 2:46. However, I wussed out at the end of mile 7 (my loop end) and decided to go finish out the rest on the treadmill.

I don't see that as wussing out. I see that as a smart training move. Nice job on the run!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I'm here! Drumroll please -

I'm down 3.2 lbs. Yay! And I don't feel like I'm missing out.

AMIEE! OMG, Goddess Crown! Awesome! So, I am guessing that you are a total convert now?

I did 11.5 in 2:46. However, I wussed out at the end of mile 7 (my loop end) and decided to go finish out the rest on the treadmill.

I found out today that cold slays me. I could do long sleeves/pants in the sauna that was the gym, no problem, but 50 that felt like under 40 with the wind, I can't handle. I was just too cold, made everything hurt.

Great job, Kat! 11.5 is nothing to sneeze at, not matter how you do it--indoors, outdoors, or a combo. How long was the "break" you had to take to get from your outdoor trail to the gym?

14:45 pace is a great place to be. Right where you should be! Well done! Remember that your pace for long runs SHOULD be slower than your 5k pace. So again, I see you as being right on target. Plenty of wiggle room.

And listen, you learned something important about your training. It is only through trial and error like this that we figure out what works for us, what doesn't, etc. My "cold threshold" (the temp below which I had to run inside) used to be 20*. I can say after this winter, that it has dropped to 10*. Seriously, I hate the TM THAT much!

Bummer. The worst part is the losing the Gu! It's not like you weren't prepared or simply uninformed just unlucky! Eat right, and feel better!

I feel MUCH better now. It took a bit to get here, though. Protein first followed by carbs, followed by a sugared drink (which I NEVER do), and then rested for half an hour--as in literally just laid on the couch doing nothing but staring at the ceiling...no tv or other stimulation, and that all did the trick.

So that's good. I know that even if this should happen on race day, or if I should get over-fatigued for some reason, I know that I can bounce back and still have a good time at night. Because tequila WILL be involved.

 

[adsrtw]

Thanks ladies! Yes, total convert. I like to eat.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Thanks ladies! Yes, total convert. I like to eat.

well, eating *is* my sport

 

[3DisneyKids]

Oh, and my favorite socks failed me today. So I need to get a few more pairs of dual layer socks to try out before race day. Please post your fave brands or post links to what you love.

 

[HockeyKat]

Great job, Kat! 11.5 is nothing to sneeze at, not matter how you do it--indoors, outdoors, or a combo. How long was the "break" you had to take to get from your outdoor trail to the gym?

14:45 pace is a great place to be. Right where you should be! Well done! Remember that your pace for long runs SHOULD be slower than your 5k pace. So again, I see you as being right on target. Plenty of wiggle room.

And listen, you learned something important about your training. It is only through trial and error like this that we figure out what works for us, what doesn't, etc. My "cold threshold" (the temp below which I had to run inside) used to be 20*. I can say after this winter, that it has dropped to 10*. Seriously, I hate the TM THAT much!



I feel MUCH better now. It took a bit to get here, though. Protein first followed by carbs, followed by a sugared drink (which I NEVER do), and then rested for half an hour--as in literally just laid on the couch doing nothing but staring at the ceiling...no tv or other stimulation, and that all did the trick.

So that's good. I know that even if this should happen on race day, or if I should get over-fatigued for some reason, I know that I can bounce back and still have a good time at night. Because tequila WILL be involved.

Glad that you recovered okay. That icky feeling isn't any fun at all.



It was about 15 min drive from trail to gym, and I got a treadmill right away. I had two thin mints (my "fuel" today since I forgot to buy some) on the way as well as about half a 22oz water. I did try some gummy starburst thingies during the outside wog but hated them. I think I am going with chocolate gu on race day, as that has worked the best so far.

I did better once warm, than I was cold. OMG cold. They said 50 but I think they were lying. If it looks like it will be cold like that on race day, I have long underwear and I will wear that under my pants.

I also found out that I need stimulation of some kind. Walking alone like that on an endless empty trail is boring and I have trouble keeping motivated. I need people/stuff to look at, distractions.

The last mile sucked. I am glad I did 11.5, though, somewhat because of that. I may regret it at 7:45PM tomorrow (first hockey game), but actually right now I don't feel too bad.

 

[Ronda93]

E - Great job! I love my Wright Socks. Two thin layers.

Kat - that's a nice, long run - you're gonna be ready!

EE = loser!!!!

Ronda

 

[AKASnowWhite]

E - Great job! I love my Wright Socks. Two thin layers.

me too! Those are my favorites!

Has anyone checked into the average weather for the first week of March? I need to know - I'm going to check it out.

 

[adsrtw]

Ronda - I love being called a loser, lol. How is Sue's mom doing?

Kat - I have to admit. I really like chocolate gu.

E - I'm bad in the sock department. So I'm sending cyber neosporin pain relief your way.

Nancy - sport, love it!

 

[adsrtw]

I will check Nancy.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

I will check Nancy.

I just looked really quickly at weather.com Looks like the average high is in the lowish 70*s and the average low is right around 50*. If we get an "average" weekend, it should be just perfect running weather!

 

[adsrtw]

The 10 day forecast shows upper 60's to mid 70's for the high and mid 40's to upper 50's for the low.

 

[adsrtw]

I just looked really quickly at weather.com Looks like the average high is in the lowish 70*s and the average low is right around 50*. If we get an "average" weekend, it should be just perfect running weather!

You beat me to it.

 

[HockeyKat]

I am hoping for upper 50s. Please. And no biting wind.

Also, that would mean a nice warm day for pool time.

Socks. I bought men's socks the other day and they work better for me. Women's usually come in 6-9. What about us size 10s??

 

[adsrtw]

50's is warm for the pool?!?! You don't mean to actually get in it, right?