What is the big difference between 8 and 9 miles? Well, the biggest difference is the complete lack of energy I had after today's nine mile run. Last week I went shopping all day after I was done with eight. Today, I slept. Then I was groggy so after lunch I slept again.
For those of you who don't know me very well, I am called the nap nazi at home. I think naps are a waste of the day. But the nap nazi could not keep her eyes open today.
Is this a dehydration issue? Or was nine my first brick wall?
Erin
About Me
- Kidney Bean a.k.a. Erin
- Sapulpa, Oklahoma, United States
- I am a wife, mother, student, business owner, Chaplain of the FOP Auxiliary and now to add to the list...runner. I have run in several events including the Route 66 half marathon. I am now in training for my first full marathon. I wanted to run someplace spectacular for the first time, but what is better than seeing all your friends and family out here supporting your endevors.
My little girl...Tatum
2 comments:
Sounds like you had a mild bonk. Not a full blown wall collision, but you reached a limit that needs attention before you go out for your next long run. In my opinion, Gatorade or a similar sports drink would help, but for me, an electrolyte capsule or even a pinch of salt usually gets me through a hot humid run. You sweat out so much salt and that needs to be replaced. Even a bite or two of salty snacks 1/2 way through your long run makes a big difference.
Keep it up, and keep blogging! :-)
T Z
I usually start crashing at about mile 7.
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