A bit before 6pm I headed out the door, with 6 ShotBloks, 2 Chocolate 9s and my Nathan belt filled with Nuun fruit punch (32 ounces). Hubs got me the belt for my birthday, but it only fits if I wear it high up on my waist. I just don't like the pressure on my belly, but I needed that much liquid with me. I had hung a flashlight from the belt, packed my phone and popped on my reflective hat (thanks Brooks!). I walked for 10 minutes before easing into a run. Pretty much right away I had cramps, but I told myself I could push through it.
0-10 minutes - walking, and nervous about the cramps, but trying to think positive
10-60 minutes - Can I really do this? I'm not even half way! 2 ShotBloks down, 8 ounces of Nuun
60-70 minutes - If I can get to the half way point in less than 1.5 hours I can make this in under 3 hours!
70-110 minutes - I got to the half way point in just under 90 minutes! I need a Chocolate 9, and to walk slower to let it settle.
110-150 minutes - I fought with myself to keep going, trying to run when I could, but my upper thighs were really sore. I was nauseous and tried to drink as much as I could. I really wasn't sure I would finish.
150-180 minutes - Encouraging text messages kicked me into walking faster, and trying a few more steps of running. I couldn't eat anything, but I finished up my Nuun.Somewhere around this time I didn't want anymore music, and just listened to the quiet of the night and my footfall.
180-185 minutes - I knew I was going to make it! I wanted to run more, but I just couldn't. I pushed to keep walking fast.
185-193 minutes - The mantra in my head: 'strong and quick' as I came back to the house!
12.7 miles in 193 minutes
(I hit the wrong button so I don't have the exact time, but it was less than 3:15:00)
I thought I did 13 miles, but when I went back I realized I took a slightly shorter way home and ended up completing 12.7 miles.My estimates, based on Runner's World Pace Calculator, have me around 15:30/mile to do the entire the 13.1 the way I did the 12.7 tonight. If my belly wasn't so flipsy flopsy I KNOW I could have pushed more running. I think it's the ShotBloks. I don't have another distance before the half (WWOOOOWWWWW), so I will just keep to eating bland in the next few weeks and try to sneak in some Nuun and some Chocolate 9 to see how it fares on my tummy. I also know that adrenaline will help too, so I'm actually not too worried about being able to complete it. Unless something goes wrong, I can do it.
I CAN GO
13.1 MILES
WITHOUT STOPPING!
I have an important meeting in the morning that needs more prep. I finished my chocolate milk (Hubs made it for me while I was running because he is amazing!)
What realizations are y'all having these days?
Night! Night!
woohoo! I'm so excited for you! :D
ReplyDeleteYeah KT!!! *does happy running dance* :)
ReplyDeleteJust keep telling yourself, "not everyone can do this!" You are doing great things girl.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the almost 13 mile run,I think that will help you immensely. I have my first half marathon this coming Saturday and am afraid because I have only ever gone 11 - praying adrenaline will carry me that extra 2.1 miles!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! Jenn you'll do great, and the adrenaline will totally carry you through. Just keep thinking positive thoughts and reminding yourself why you're out there!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!!
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