Quick Update Here:
Thursday: 6.5km run followed by a massage...all went well...I continue to struggle with tightness in the calves...which in turn affects every else....same old same old...stretching and icing...
Friday: Sushi Cab-Load with Running Friends who were participating in the Scotia Waterfront Half and Full....
Saturday: Two Parties....two big ones....had a blast...ate like CRAZY....I kept commenting that Friday/Saturday I ate WAY too much...however....
Sunday: 23km...I FELT so good...Actually I felt GREAT...I was able to complete my run at marathon pace (I think...my garmin died at 16km....but I luckily checked the time before...sooo pretty much marathon pace)...This was the BEST I have felt nutrition wise all cycle....
Carbo-Load Friday was key...followed by non-stop carbs sat....this allowed me to skip breakfast Sunday....I took a gel 15mins before for the first time ever...it was great....I took 3 clift shots after 45mins.....then after another 45mins a half a gel....followed by the rest of the gel 45mins later....I drank plenty of water and G2....I was less salty...no leg cramps...no Stomach Issues which was actually pretty insane...I always have GI issues....and I had none....life was good...I was pretty motivated as some of my running friends had just completed their first Marathon or Half Marathon...I am just so happy for them...I am getting a little teary-eyed thinking about it....
Do you remember how you felt right after your first Half or Full Marathon?? Tell me about it!! I would love to hear!!
Well, i can honestly tell you right now (after doing my first half on saturday) i am sore as all get out! my legs are tight... more than just my legs hurt, and i have a huge blood blister lol... but im elated that i finished my first half marathon!! :D
ReplyDeleteAwesome Zaneta!!!!
ReplyDeleteAfter my first marathon..I had so many blisters that it was hard to think of little else.
ReplyDeleteThen we got into a car and drove 8hrs from Cincinnati to Burlington to get home. Stiff legs? Oh...you bet.
Can't wait for your race!
My knee was so bad after my first half I could barely walk but I also so happy
ReplyDeleteAHHH what a great feeling to have everything click! So now you know JUST waht to do for Chicago. And indulging in CARBS for two days should be no problem. :)
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