Nice and Slow 14 Miles

First off, I just to thank you for all your kind comments from Wednesday’s post.  I was blown away by what you all had to say.  Thank you again.

As for today, after teaching indoor cycling last night and again this morning, my legs protested the entire 14 miles earlier this afternoon.

I passed out last night around 8:30 and woke up at 5am.  I just couldn’t sleep anymore.  My legs were tired from all the hills and sprints that they did on the bike the day before.  I made breaky, and headed to the gym around 6 to teach again.  My problem is that I work just as hard as the students in my class.  This is bad because I’m out of breath when giving cues, and I don’t take into account the work my body has to do the next or the same day running.  My legs were smoked already before I began the daunting 14 miles.  Oh, and did I mention that I ran 6 miles yesterday too??

We decided to run near Renee’s house this time.  I LOVE the trails.  Beautiful!  This was basically my view of Renee the entire time.  haha.  She had fresh legs apparently.  

That is a frozen lake behind those trees.  I guess people sit out in lawn chairs around it in the summers here.  I was dreaming of that when we passed it since it was 27 degrees out at the time. 

This is a pic of me running sideways?  I have no idea what I was doing.  I think that I was delirious at this point—only 5 miles in.  My breathing wasn’t labored, but my legs were not following my instructions.  It basically felt like I was dragging sandbags for 14 miles.  Now, I have a good idea of how a Half Ironman feels.  Though, I know my spin classes are nothing compared to riding 62 miles!  Also, maybe eating a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich right before the run wasn’t the wisest idea either… The thing is, I know better.  I know that I probably should have eaten that sandwich a little earlier in the day.  I know that I should have taken it easy in my spin class last night and this morning in order to be adequately prepared for this run.  Last week when I ran that 12 miles, I knew better that drinking the night before probably wasn’t the best idea.  I know how sensitive my stomach is concerning food and the time it takes to digest, and I know that I can’t drink and function the next morning like I used to.  I need to get my S@%$ together!!!  Otherwise, the next few months of training are not going to be enjoyable.

On a positive note, I had a distance PR today!  I’ve never run over 13.4 miles.  I was a little nervous before the run just because of that, but I did it!  I can’t wait to see how far I can go now!

Now, I’m drinking a green monster and enjoying my compression sleeves.  Or should I say, my calves are enjoying their compression sleeves.  I love those things! 

I have to head to Outdoor Recreation in a few minutes to pick up a prize for a triathlon party that a friend and I are hosting tomorrow night.  The prize is top secret, but it will go to the “best dressed” athlete at the party.  I told everyone to come in their craziest workout gear.  We will be watching the 2008 Hawaii Ironman, going over using a bike trainer for some newbies, and then eating and drinking while watching Run, Fat Boy, Run.  It should be a fun night!  Stay tuned for pics!!  Happy Friday, everyone!

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