Saturday was a day to rest in preparation for Sunday's long slow run. This day, rest looked like hauling out the 40' ladder and climbing up to take down some vine that had grown its way to the second storey windows and to the eavestrough. As a reward for not falling off the ladder, I went to Cullen Garden driving range before supper time. My gradually improving fitness and flexibility seems to be helping the golf swing too...or maybe that was the south breeze helping the ball...dunno.
Sunday morning was warm and sunny and a little on the humid side. I set out for my "long slow run" which is supposed to help me build endurance and a sense of confidence that I can go the distance of the half-marathon. I set off along my route, which includes a few small hills and some gradual up-hill grades. Fifty minutes straight running before I was in need of a walking break. I re-introduced the GU Chomps energy chews to my running routine today. They help replenish energy mid-run. But, they also make me thirsty, so I had to save some water to hydrate right after. A couple minutes of walking to chew these jellies and wash 'em down and back to the run. It was hard near the end, but I got through it by just staying in the moment and focusing on one step at a time, trying to keep good form. Past the park, up the hill, and back to the start of the loop. 10km in just over 1 hour and 11 minutes. That's just under 2 hours 30 minutes pace for the half-marathon. I'm gonna have to pick it up if I'm going to get under 2 hours 15 minutes.
But today is another rest day. Some stiffness in my shins again, but no real joint pain or serious stiffness to speak of. Just had lunch with my family on the deck and the kids are down for a nap. I'm cooling off in the house as I write this and then will send some materials to Cindy at PMHF.
More later...gotta run.
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