Notes
I feel so sick but I have done it.
I was meant to take it easy and avoid hills. Well, looking at my log I did exactly the opposite! At times we all have to go with the flow. This was a tough run.
Half hour before leaving I took the 6 hr power energy drink. Within the first 15 min I was experiencing feeling of sickness. My stomach does not like the stuff. However, I thought I would be safe to take it as I did not have much food before. Throughout my run I suffered although physically strong I felt nausea and discomfort with my stomach turning all the time. It got worse at 9 point mile and beyond. I had promised to myself to do 13.1 and there was no way I was going to quit. So, I put on foot in front of the other and for last 2 miles it felt 'die hard' situation. But I did it. At that point of finishing my run I was questioning why we all run ...............despite the fact that I felt a winner at the time as I had fought the demons. And out of this contradiction comes the pleasure and this is part of Us All! It is part of the 'game'. I felt as I did a marathon. My body in the end fought it's hardest but the good thing is .......as the coach would say .......these are the times when one gets stronger when mind over matter takes priority. One has to push so not to have feat of difficulties. I was contemplating a lot to keep myself going.
The weather although mild it was pretty harsh in terms of heavy rain up on those hills. It was tough and I was soaked to the bone with heavy clothes.
The good thing out of it is that I loved my bath ........what a relief this was.
So, so far so good with the training I have set to the day I race. My body gets stronger and hopefully will take me where I want to be.
Training Plan Entry
LONG
13.1 mi
Easy pace / avoid steep hills