But this week I started to think that I shouldn't repeat that week. I did, after all, finish the 12 miles and showed no bad results from it (or the fall). And all this week I've been feeling strong. And I really started to believe that my problems two weeks ago were due to the post-fall adrenaline rush and subsequent crash. So today I ran 14 'slow' miles on the trail...
Exercise
I started at 7:30am and it was overcast, cool and drizzled a little. But it really was perfect for a long run. There was hardly any wind either. I focused on my pace using my Garmin. I set my pace at 9:30 miles and tried to stay on pace for the first 7 miles. Then I tried to run a little faster for the second half (reverse splits). I didn't quite do that with consistency, but did manage to have a fast final two miles.
I held my breath when I crossed my old nemesis... the Loudon County Parkway overpass! I didn't trip this time. But really... there should be a warning sign about that bump in the middle of the span!!!
By the way, my half-marathon (13.1) time was 2:02 (approx)
Nutrition
Last night we had some grilled pork tenderloin and a nice rice and vegetable dish Handan made. Handan hasn't blogged it yet, so I can't link to the recipe. Maybe later. I also had a bowl of bran flakes with fat free milk for dessert. This morning I had a ClifBar at 7:00 when I got up.
During the run I had two Gu gels and 20oz of low-cal Gatorade.
All of this made for a good run without digestive or energy issues. I should make note of this meal. It worked for me and my running very well.
I started at 7:30am and it was overcast, cool and drizzled a little. But it really was perfect for a long run. There was hardly any wind either. I focused on my pace using my Garmin. I set my pace at 9:30 miles and tried to stay on pace for the first 7 miles. Then I tried to run a little faster for the second half (reverse splits). I didn't quite do that with consistency, but did manage to have a fast final two miles.
I held my breath when I crossed my old nemesis... the Loudon County Parkway overpass! I didn't trip this time. But really... there should be a warning sign about that bump in the middle of the span!!!
By the way, my half-marathon (13.1) time was 2:02 (approx)
Nutrition
Last night we had some grilled pork tenderloin and a nice rice and vegetable dish Handan made. Handan hasn't blogged it yet, so I can't link to the recipe. Maybe later. I also had a bowl of bran flakes with fat free milk for dessert. This morning I had a ClifBar at 7:00 when I got up.
During the run I had two Gu gels and 20oz of low-cal Gatorade.
All of this made for a good run without digestive or energy issues. I should make note of this meal. It worked for me and my running very well.
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