Chad's Runs

Felt great this morning.  I thought I would run on Saturday, but didn't.  I thought I would run on Monday, but didn't.  If I miss it in the morning, there is a high probability that it won't get done.  Anyway, this morning I did 10 right at my projected marathon pace, 8:54 average.  I ran strong throughout and easily could ran 13 and beyond, unlike last Friday.  I'm going run 10 more tomorrow then take Thursday off in preparation for Friday's run when I'll do 20.  I'm going to focus on that 20 instead of the weekly total.  Last week I wanted to do 50 miles and fell behind a little so I ran a slow 5 the day before I boinked.  I usually take the day off before a long run so maybe that had a little to do with last Friday's collapse, but I don't think that alone would do it.

Another 10 at marathon pace (8:50).  Most of the miles were faster actually.  I've been trying to go to bed by 9:30 so I at least have 7 hours of sleep when I wake up at 4:30.  But the earliest I've been getting to bed is 10:00.  Right now I'm quite sleepy.  I need to go to bed early tonight and with no run tomorrow, maybe I'll get a full 8 hours.

I've been trying to think of ways to start with a full tank when I run 20 on Friday.  I'm going to have popcorn Thursday night.  That has helped in the past.  I've been laying off the pop this week as well.  Although I don't think I'm going to make it today or I'm going to sleep all day today at my desk. 

I got in the 20.  (whew).  I felt really good until about mile 13 (again).  I started to get thirsty and was still several miles away from water.  Unlike last week I was 8 miles from home so I couldn't wimp out and walk home.  I pushed on to the water fountain and took a gel.  I stayed there for a while trying to get hydrated and waiting for the gel to kick in.  It was hard to get moving again but I did manage it.  I started to feel better and by mile twenty I was moving pretty good.