Ran 13 miles
I posted this on the exercise and fitness forum. Thougt I would cross post it here. Never under estimate what might be possible. I never would have thunk it.
Hi everyone, went for my long run Sat. and ended up doing 13 miles. Took 2:09:50,comes out to a 9:59 pace, which I am very happy with.
I was doing really well up to just a little over mile 11, I started to cramp up. Went on for about 1/2 a mile, but I stopped running and walked a little and then stopped streached for a few minutes. Up to that point I was running really well, I had been staying at about a 9:30 pace or a little faster. Started back runnng, well jogging and finished really slow, was taking really short choppy strides.
It wasn't that hot but my clothes was were covered in salt. I did use a couple of gels during my run, but I didn't take in any fluids. I don't know if it is where I sweated out so much salt or dehydration. Probably more dehydration than any thing.
I came home and got on line and signed up for a `1/2 marathon on Nov. 2. With that run, I know I can make it and with some better planning I think I can do it under 2 hours. Although I had a little trouble at the end I was having a really good run up till that point. Came home and did the ice bath and have been putting ice packs on my knees and I feel pretty good. Today was a day of rest tomorrow will be an easy run or maybe stationary bike.
Now that I have been able to run 13 miles, I am really thinking of trying to build up to a full marathon. My birthday is Jan 25 and I wondering if I can be in good enough shape to complete one by then? If I complete or I should say when I complete the 1/2, a full is my next goal.
MAN I LOVE THIS ****!!!!!! I never dreamed this would be possible. Not at 50 any way.
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!
pan head
Hi everyone, went for my long run Sat. and ended up doing 13 miles. Took 2:09:50,comes out to a 9:59 pace, which I am very happy with.
I was doing really well up to just a little over mile 11, I started to cramp up. Went on for about 1/2 a mile, but I stopped running and walked a little and then stopped streached for a few minutes. Up to that point I was running really well, I had been staying at about a 9:30 pace or a little faster. Started back runnng, well jogging and finished really slow, was taking really short choppy strides.
It wasn't that hot but my clothes was were covered in salt. I did use a couple of gels during my run, but I didn't take in any fluids. I don't know if it is where I sweated out so much salt or dehydration. Probably more dehydration than any thing.
I came home and got on line and signed up for a `1/2 marathon on Nov. 2. With that run, I know I can make it and with some better planning I think I can do it under 2 hours. Although I had a little trouble at the end I was having a really good run up till that point. Came home and did the ice bath and have been putting ice packs on my knees and I feel pretty good. Today was a day of rest tomorrow will be an easy run or maybe stationary bike.
Now that I have been able to run 13 miles, I am really thinking of trying to build up to a full marathon. My birthday is Jan 25 and I wondering if I can be in good enough shape to complete one by then? If I complete or I should say when I complete the 1/2, a full is my next goal.
MAN I LOVE THIS ****!!!!!! I never dreamed this would be possible. Not at 50 any way.
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!!
pan head
50 ain't nuthin' but a number so give it all you got and enjoy your second lease on like brother!!
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