Matt started stirring around 9 am this morning – I thought it was a good time to get up as well considering we had a lot to do today…and I had to run 9 miles. Eeek.
Before heading out I had a piece of Whole Wheat toast with Chunky Soy Nut Butter and 1/2 a sliced banana – I also had a glass of water.
Pete, the Weatherman from WHDH said it was going to be a lot less windy today – he was wrong.
It was still really windy. I had trouble pacing myself and ended up running less than a 9 minute mile my first mile – that did not bode well for the rest of my run. I was chugging along just fine until about 5 1/2 miles in – I started to get REALLY thirsty. I thought about my water consumption the last few days and realized I was probably pretty dehydrated. Between flying on Friday, my run yesterday (which I did not drink water after finishing – I went right out with Matt to drop off the recycling) and the wine I drank last night, did not add up to a happy run. Fortunately I had packed some Sharkies incase I needed a little extra energy.
I ate some Sharkies around 6.7 miles – I didn’t need the energy so much but I was hoping they would make my mouth not feel like the Sahara desert. They worked a little bit but honestly I struggled the rest of the run. I stopped to walk a lot, my muscles were tensing up and my drive to finish was quickly being depleted.
I persevered (with a lot of walk breaks) and finished my run with an average of 9:34 minute mile pace. I was filled with mixed emotions (besides wanting to drink a gallon of water) – frustrated, happy and tired. I am glad I still have a little over a month before the 1/2 marathon – I need a few more good runs in there before I can run 13 miles!
Phew. Ok…onto more food.
When I walked shuffled into the apartment, I made a bee-line for water and Gatorade. I drank so much liquid that I didn’t have an appetite for any food (after a shower of course). I knew I needed to eat so I made myself an Egg in a Basket!
Holy Eggy – why did I wait so long to try this? I slightly buttered the bread so it would toast nicely in the skillet. I enjoyed my Egg/Toast with a few slices of cheese and the rest of the banana from my first breakfast.
This afternoon I worked on 4 loads of laundry and Matt and I attempted to create a few new recipes. Unfortunately the two recipes we created didn’t really turn out. Sorry – nothing to share. That took up most of the day but we did find time to make some pizza!
Matt made dough while I folded some laundry – he made the dough with all white flour instead of 1/2 white flour, 1/2 whole wheat. We rolled out some crusts and added our own toppings.
Matt made 1/2 his pizza a white pizza with no sauce – the other 1/2 had sauce. For toppings he had tomato, mushrooms, pepperoni and scallions.
Mine had broccoli (lightly steamed), mushrooms, tomato and scallions
I enjoyed a little less than 1/2 of the pizza – leftovers for later in the week! Although I liked this pizza, I think I prefer the dough to be made with 1/2 white flour and 1/2 whole wheat flour. Not only is it more healthy, but more flavorful.
I ate the rest of the steamed broccoli with a little lemon juice and parmesan cheese
What a delicious dinner! I am continuing to drink water – I still think I am dehydrated. My legs are very sore and jumpy – I am using my foam roller and hope to be feeling better tomorrow.
It is sad Thanksgiving break is over – back to work tomorrow!
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ahh i know this week flew by!!
ive never had eggs in a basket!
Running in the wind makes it much, much harder. I had a couple of real windy runs on the Cape this past weekend. You’re going to do fine in the race. You made it 9 miles, even though you were dehydrated. Think of what you will be able to do when fully hydrated!
Happy birthday! Sounds like it has been a very special weekend
Awesome run! You are kicking butt girl!!
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