Lessons Learned

Two weeks ago on Columbus Day I did a 12 miler, the conditions were very tough that day, very cold and windy and really made it feel like a very tough run.

Today, I stepped it pushed myself and ending up doing 16 miles. Wow, impressive you might think, not at all, I took walk breaks every few miles in the beginning in the hope of keeping something in the tank for the end of the run.

By mile 12 I was already bonking and my hamstrings were aching. Forced into walk breaks during the last 4 miles. I really wish it was a Half-Marathon, now I could do that.In the end, I was out on my feet for close to 3 hrs, which is good preparation now I just need to get stronger and tougher. Need to also try different food, the Clif Shots and Gatorade, did not bode well in my stomach at all.

I learnt a lot today, one of the things was that I am very under-prepared, I am going to use this information positively and respect the course, the distance. I cannot rush in and start doing high mileage weeks, I am going to monitor my heart-rate and try and it get it lower in the next few weeks, work my legs and get them stronger for the up and downhills.

When I finished running today, I was like, “only 10 more miles to go” I think 10 more steps would be suit me better.