What better way to follow up last week's six miles in the snow?
Seven miles in the rain. :)
I am proud to say that, despite Friday's unplanned visit from my younger sister, which resulted in a late-into-the-night Band Hero jam session, I managed to get out of bed Saturday morning to do my run.
This week's trail was MUCH hillier than my first week. A mile into the jog, I was panting. I thought I'd never make it. The rain droplets collecting on my eyelashes didn't help either.
Thankfully, the trail flattened out (and my pulse managed not to). I made it all seven miles. No walking at all.
My run group leader suggested I try high-carb or sugar snacks for Saturday's run, but I didn't. I don't think I need snacks on trail... yet. The thought of running so far I need a snack still baffles me. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't think that Gu is for me. Maybe the sports beans, though...
On Sunday, I was feeling pretty energetic and decided I would take a jog. The weather was nice, so I planned a three-mile jaunt along Riverside. But when I got to the 1.5 mile marker, I decided to keep going. I ran to the 2-mile marker before turning around for a total run of four miles. That felt good. I don't think I've ever set out to run a distance and then chosen, midworkout, to go farther. That was a great feeling.
Next week is eight miles. Maybe the weather will cooperate.
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Way to go in completing the hilly 7 mile route. The hills are good strength training. Next week will be much flatter.
ReplyDeleteAs far as snacks go, I usually don't take any unless I am going more than about 15 miles, which is a couple of hours or so for me. I like sport beans or candy (sweet tarts or jolly ranchers are good). You probably don't need the snacks yet, but it is good to try them just to see what works for you.
I make homeade protein bars and take one along in case I need it. I usually start needing one around mile 7 or 8, which is about 1 1/2 hours or so for me but I have needed one anywhere between mile 5 and mile 8. They are made with peanut butter, honey, old fashioned oats, and whey protein powder. I am getting ready to experiment with a favorite snack of mine to see how I do with them on the run..Clif Nectar bars dark chocolate walnut flavor. I think a whole bar would be too much, but am thinking to try half and see how I handle it. I love them, so it would be great it that worked. Best wishes!
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