Tough Run Yesterday (7/4)
// July 5th, 2012 // endurance, exercise, Physical Training, running, Ultra-marathon
I had a really tough time yesterday running 16 and of course the thoughts raced through my mind, “If I’m struggling like this on 16…100?!” I think I was dehydrated.
Why? Because I was sweating profusely (normal as I was running in 85 degree, very humid weather-as well as stopping every 2 miles to do pushups), had the chills and felt completely beat after the run. Honestly it’s about 20 hours later and I’m still thirsty.
Note to self: Drink A LOT before the race and don’t stop drinking throughout the race!! It’s weird, I just didn’t feel that thirsty and I was drinking but…
Anyway, another lesson learned and one more 16 mile run (long run) next week and then I will spend the last week before the race doing 2 mile runs and good stretches. Rested, stretched and ready-whatever that means!
There are so many factors in an endurance event like this, like life. I’m controlling what I can and then just starting the race and running one mile at a time.
RR
