New belt!
This weekend I did my first long run since April. Yup, you read that correct: APRIL! My last long run was a 10 miler first weekend of April that served as my taper for the Sunset Strip Half Marathon and also Tinkerbell Half. It was after my Angels Foundation 5k PR and I was sore so it was nice and slow. Before that, my last long run was in February which was my taper for Princess Half and also the LA Marathon!
So crazy it has been so long but that makes sense why I was so nervous!
I decided that I needed to invest in a water belt for training runs. That way I don't have to worry about drinking, I would have it with me. I bought a Nathan 5k belt that has 2 10 ounce water bottles with straps that will hold on the lid. I filled one with water and one with powerade. It was 16.99 at tj Maxx-great deal!! I highly recommend it. It has an adjustmentable strap and it did not move at all. I will have to work with it a bit more because I was slow taking out and putting it back.
I ran with Mari from her apartment to the Rose Bowl and back. The course we took was hilly but it allowed us to slow down and chat which I LOVED! I haven't run with someone for a long run in over a year. It does make such a difference: 9 miles flew by! We went at a slow run pace (between 11-12 minute miles) which is such a good pace for a long run especially with if being so hilly. ecovery was so much better than it has been lately.
The one thing that did not work was my new fuel. I have used vega products and love their pre-workout and post-workout drinks. I bought their fuel to try and I took my sip of it and tossed it. I hated it. I didn't realize it was made with dates and I have come to realize I don't like dates at all. It was grainy and gross. Not for me. I am willing to try new fuels always but this one is a no go for me.
Overall, I feel I am doing well this summer and adjusting to the heat as best as I can. I have a race this weekend and then another long run (which I may go do at the beach to shake it up a bit) and then only anew more long runs until Dumbo. It's going to be here so soon!
When was your last long run?
So crazy it has been so long but that makes sense why I was so nervous!
I decided that I needed to invest in a water belt for training runs. That way I don't have to worry about drinking, I would have it with me. I bought a Nathan 5k belt that has 2 10 ounce water bottles with straps that will hold on the lid. I filled one with water and one with powerade. It was 16.99 at tj Maxx-great deal!! I highly recommend it. It has an adjustmentable strap and it did not move at all. I will have to work with it a bit more because I was slow taking out and putting it back.
I ran with Mari from her apartment to the Rose Bowl and back. The course we took was hilly but it allowed us to slow down and chat which I LOVED! I haven't run with someone for a long run in over a year. It does make such a difference: 9 miles flew by! We went at a slow run pace (between 11-12 minute miles) which is such a good pace for a long run especially with if being so hilly. ecovery was so much better than it has been lately.
The one thing that did not work was my new fuel. I have used vega products and love their pre-workout and post-workout drinks. I bought their fuel to try and I took my sip of it and tossed it. I hated it. I didn't realize it was made with dates and I have come to realize I don't like dates at all. It was grainy and gross. Not for me. I am willing to try new fuels always but this one is a no go for me.
Overall, I feel I am doing well this summer and adjusting to the heat as best as I can. I have a race this weekend and then another long run (which I may go do at the beach to shake it up a bit) and then only anew more long runs until Dumbo. It's going to be here so soon!
When was your last long run?
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