Hal Higdon's Novice 1 Marathon Training Schedule: Week 13, Day 7
Planned Activity: 30K (18 Miles)
Days to Chevron Houston Marathon: 34
30K 6:30 am 65 degrees at start
*Time 3:47:43 12:39 pace
I went to two parties last night - the night before a big run. Yes, I did that.
I had less than half a serving of vodka, mixed with cranberry juice and tonic and the rest of the evening I drank water and more juice. I needed to be around people I know and love. I needed to be around twinkly Christmas lights and bite-sized yummy food. And laughter, lots of laughter.
I needed to hear from my friends that the decisions I've made lately are sound and that my friends would have and actually HAVE done the same. I needed hugs and I got them.
I was home by 9:30. I was up by 5.
I pulled on my new, hot pink compression socks - a gift from my daughter - and the rest of my running gear and I ate an English muffin with peanut butter before going downstairs to the Start Line.
My right heal hurt like a bitch throughout part of the race. My left knee hurt throughout the rest of it. I got hungry around mile 10. I ate the calorie blocs I carried with me. I was still hungry.
A friend was taking pictures on the sidelines. He lifted my spirits. I was still hurting.
I learned a lot during this race.
I need to carry more calories. I need my friends. When my thoughts started to disappear - and I mean THEY DISAPPEARED (I didn't know what direction I was running) - I pulled myself back to reality with replaying some of the conversations from last night's parties. I think I was out of my damned mind for a few minutes this morning. Heat + low blood sugar = BAD,
I need to use some skin lube for my upper arms if I'm going to wear a singlet. Did I mention how hot it was today? My arms are not-ready-for-sleeveless-anytime-soon.
I can get through the pain and the toil of the marathon but I can't get through it alone.
Nope, can't do it.
I need my friends. And food. And lube.
*Edited: Official times are posted.
©Michelle Scofield, Dec. 9, 2012 All Rights Reserved
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