We are marathon-ready. We had our last long run yesterday and we made it to the end feeling that if there were people lining the streets cheering and a finish line a couple miles away, we'd be able to make it. We ran about 24 miles and it took 4 hours.
Because of a commitment in the early afternoon, we started early - 6:40am. Met the group at the Y and continued on. Here's a map.
My knees were really sore at the end - tight IT bands. Took 4 gels, 2 advils, 20 oz gatorade and 30 oz of water and although I was very tired at the end, I could have gone farther. My legs are sore today - mostly my quads. Lower back area feels bruised. Not sure if it's from my water belt or what. Nicole as the same thing. Strange.
Next week is a super short 10-12 mile run and the following week is only 7-9. We're tapering now before the race. It's very exciting to think that we've made it all this way. 6 months of training! 6 months of getting up and running ridiculous distances on Sunday mornings when everyone else is sleeping peacefully...
I went to my first yin yoga class on Saturday and I think that style could be very beneficial for sports like running. We only did about a dozen postures, but they were all held for up to 5 minutes so the stretch is very deep.
Signed up for a 200hr yoga teacher training course. It's two 10-day sessions, 10 hours each day. The first session starts at the end of this week and the second session is in October in Ucluelet.
Sailing in the San Juans
About Me
- jen
- i'm studying holistic nutrition. i am formally trained and educated as a scientist, but i'm taking a break. i look forward to having the time to Do More Things. this is where i'm going to write about these things. i love yoga. i love to cook and bake. i love hiking and camping. i love taking photos. see them here: www.flickr.com/jebusthecat :)
1 comment:
WOOOHOOO! We're done! Well, except for those last few runs, which will be fun, and the actual marathon(s) ;)
Yes, the back thing is strange. I think I wear my waterbelt a bit higher than where it hurts. I'm wondering if it's from those two huge downhills (after the huge uphill sections)... if we were leaning back just a little that might have done it. From the map and the distance markers, it looks like we were pretty much at exactly at a 10min pace the whole way, which is encouraging. I was wondering if 15/1 would work better for the actual race if 10/1 seems a but much. Thanks for being such an awesome running partner!
Post a Comment