I'm logging this on Saturday. I ran on the treadmill at the gym before I went to the airport because it was still almost 90 degrees outside. I had salmon, rice, veggies, and a salad for lunch about two hours before, and my stomach reminded me of it immediately into the run. I had planned to do as Sasha suggested (4 miles warmup, 3 miles at 8:20 pace), but I only had time for 6 miles, because of my flight. So I warmed up for 3 miles, at 10:00 pace, which felt super-easy. However, I had to stop after that to address the GI issues....I got back on the treadmill to start the hard miles. Once I got into it, I realized my stomach was rebelling, and only one mile at that pace was in the cards. So, I did one mile at 8:19 pace. It was hard, but a lot of it was my stomach. And, there was a girl on the treadmill next to me going 2.0 mph and talking on a cell phone! What a workout! Being able to finish the workout would have been quite the confidence booster, but I'm OK with not finishing it, especially with the GI issues.
Today (Saturday), my quads are pretty sore. My body isn't used to going fast! I'm hoping it goes away tomorrow. I'm excited....Thanks for all the well wishes!! |