Thanks Amy and Kim! It was a great vacation, but it's good to be back...got a marathon to run you know
Amy - Yes I'm ready to get back to training and no I can't believe we're three months away from doing this crazy thing! Tomorrow is the 100 day away mark...double digits after that! It was pretty cool to be down there driving on the same roads we'll be running on in January...even though the distance from MGM to MK sure does look longer now
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Kim, I went for a run within 45 minutes of pulling into the garage! And today I started the trip report....it's nice to know there are people out there actually looking forward to it (even if it does add some pressure LOL)
So needless to say, I did not get any exercise in last week. It was just impossible with having no other adults there with me in addition to not having a fitness center at the value resort. You'd think Disney could provide something...I know it's a value resort but this marathoning is getting expensive
The whole deal started off really bad when I got up to run last Saturday (before driving to Orlando)...I planned on running the 7 miler but I experienced some pretty sharp pain around my shins during mile 2 and had to totally quit running before completing 3 miles. I was suddenly faced with my first injury of the training, along with the prospect of not working out for a week. Thankfully my marathon buddy convinced me to ice up the legs, pop some Advil and think about getting some new shoes (man, the other ones are worn out). My legs hurt most of Saturday but the pain subsided on Sunday. They did feel a little dull ache Sunday night but that was the last time they've acted up. I did go out and get some new running shoes and I did wear them to the parks a couple days which I think really helped out.
I was able to get back out there this past Saturday upon returning home....I literally unpacked the car, changed clothes and headed out for the 8 mile trek thru the neighborhood. I felt pretty good for the first four miles, but then fatigue set in a little so I slowed down my pace. After a week of park commandoing, it figures that I'd be a little worn out so the goal became just to finish the run with a nice easy pacing. I did try Sport Beans for the first time on this run...I was worried about the consistency of them but found them to be quite tasty!! I've got a gel to try out next Saturday and will probably figure out from there what the best in race energy source will be for me.
I completed the run in 1:19 and 40 something seconds (sorry..don't have the actual number with me) which is just under a 10:00 mpm pace. I was very satisfied with pulling the run off after so much travel and park hopping.
I took Sunday off and will head back out in full swing tonight with my 45 minute run. My legs are a little sore (ok...maybe a lot sore) up in my quads but I think it's something I can run thru. It's amazing how much you lose in just 7 days of non-running.
I ate pretty poorly, or at least different than I'm used to, but fortunately I did not gain any weight. I ended up with cokes or wine with my meals and definitely did not get enough water thru the day. And the five small meal plan went out the window....replaced by a lunch and dinner with the occasional ice cream in the evening. I'll definitely get back on track with the eating...I actually missed my water and snack bars!
So that's the update from my world. I'm really looking forward to getting back into the groove of training...and with no more off time planned, I should not have to worry about missing any further training days.
WDW was great and DD and I had a great time. I'll put all of the details in the trip report and link from here (and in my signature)...but here are two more pics for y'all in the meantime...
Here is Mr. Incredible and some dude in a costume.... LOL...
And here is one from before dinner at the 50s PT Cafe....
Oh yeah...caught up on some of the reality TV shows that I missed. I've seen the first episodes of Survivor and AR (not impressed with the people in either of those shows)....but I have to say that the Office (i know..not reality) really surprised me!! What an opener! I won't spoil it for you Amy...but you have to see it!!
Anyway...enough for today....I'll hit everyones journals a little later...I hope everyone has a great week!!!
Bye for now!!
Awesome week of training so far Scott. And way to kick that BFH's butt! You eat hills for breakfast you beast! Bring em on! 
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Going to miss you partner! BUT....I know you will be having an awesome time in "the world" with your daughter 
Oh, and congrats on the weigh-in!!! And all your XT this week...I think it's a great idea to mix up the activities to keep it interesting and work on different muscles groups. As always you are doing wonderful with your training. 
! BUT...most amazing was your Thursday run....that pace over that distance and on a day that was supposed to be a rest day (and we DO have rest days for a reason ya know). I have to give it to you...incredible. BUT....go check out my journal Speedy....let's just see who is the current record holder on the 4 mile speed run. Not that this is about competition.... 
He gave me season one last year for my Bday and Season 2 this year. He finally watched season 1 with me recently (we finished last night). We start on season 2 this weekend and will hopefully finish it in time for Season 3 to start! I Can't Wait! 
That show rocks! 
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Injuries are not fun....and I know how they can really bring us down mentally at this stage of the game. I'm glad you took that good advice 
