Originally my blogs were suppose to be my daily account of me getting back into my training mode for a Half Marathon and Sprint Tri. Well, that didn't go so well. Due to doctor's orders I was not training as planned, therefore no blogs were posted. I now am clear to train and I have been working on getting ready for the Arizona Distance Classic in March. I was originally suppose to do the Sedona Half which turned into a 10K. I decided to use it as a training run for the AZDC. Sunday I ran a 10 mile distance and I was surprised to say "it didn't hurt". This was my first long run since November of 2012. I love to analyze things and figure out what worked and didn't work for me. This was my Gear and Nutrition that day and I think it will be my go-to routine going forward. Nutrition: Before - - Thomas Everything bagel with cream cheese, consumed about 1.5 hours before the run. - A small bit of coffee and some water. - One packet of GU brand gel about 15 min. prior to the run. - 3 Hammer Enduralyte tablets (temp was in the 70's already when I headed out), prior to the run. During- - One bottle of Hammer Heed in my Amphipod holder for my waist. - One small hand-held bottle of water - One packet of GU brand gel at the 5 mile point. NEW FLAVOR - Chocolate Peanut Butter. - 3 more Hammer Enduralytes After - - One nice tall glass of Chocolate Milk and some peanut butter filled pretzels. Gear: (I carry a lot but it makes me feel safe:) ) During - - Road ID, never leave home without it! My version is the neoprene velcro strap for my ankle. I may look into the slim band as it is nice and sleek and I can wear it 24/7 and it looks like a "LiveStrong" type band, but nicer. - GARMIN 310xt, I am new to using it but I love to be able to watch my heart rate while running, since this is the reason my doctor had held me from doing exercise at the end of last year. I now need to figure out how to see the data on-line. - Calf Compression Sleeves - MUST have on long runs. I had no idea how wonderful they made your legs feel, during and after. You can find them right now on Groupon for a great price. - My Boulder 70.3 IM 2012 hat, This is my trophy and I love it on my runs. It reminds me that no matter how hard the training is at the moment, it is all worth it in the end. I am ready to earn more. - Amphipod Arm band for my phone. I need my music and I chose the iPhone 6 model so it will fit my iPhone 5 without removing it from it's OtterBox. After - - CROCS! They are my new favorite thing to wear after a long ride or run. It is amazing how less fatigued my legs feel after I have worn my Crocs. - Long soak in the spa that was a tepid temperature; above icy, just below bath water temps. One last thing I did after my run that I think was very helpful was walk. After my run, right at the 10 mile point. I sat down stopped all of my devices (I always run Charity Miles and RunKeeper). I called my husband to let him know I didn't die and that I was done. He offered to come get me so I thought, "Ok,that sounds good" but then I started to walk. I didn't want to stop and then found myself walking from my 10 mile point to home, which is about 1.75 miles. It was a great cool down. The day was overcast, the spring flowers were starting to pop out. It was a beautiful day for a 10 mile run.
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Victoria "Torie" GrammarJust your average Mom and Friend who found a love for the swim, bike, and run. Archives
January 2023
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