So I took Jen's advice and refueled during the run. My splits weren't the best. But can I just say that I felt wonderful? The wonderfulness is kinda odd because I ended up getting my monthly visitor after the run. That explains why I felt like crap last week. It would also explain why I've been feeling fat lately. Hormones can talk to you into thinking that you're fat when you know you're not. Anyway, back to the run. I felt good and the time seemed to fly. Usually, I'm aware of every minute I'm out there. This run felt shorter than my last 7 miler. Weird, but good. I'll take that. And, I shaved 3min off my time. I wasn't even trying. Go me:) I really don't understand how I manage to speed up in the later miles. I think I convince myself that the first couple miles are just a warm up. So here's the breakdown.
Music: Cherry by Lisa Shaw (mile 1-5) and Musique, Vol. 1 1993 - 2005 by Daft Punk (mile 5-8)
Stats
8.00mi/1:28:34
Avg pace: 11:05/mi
Heart Rate: 171 Avg/186 Max
Calories: 953
1mi @ 11:37
2mi @ 11:32
3mi @ 11:05
4mi @ 11:14
5mi @ 10:47
6mi @ 10:55
7mi @ 10:44
8mi @ 10:38
Breakfast: Cornmeal mush w/maple syrup, flaxseed and unsweetened soymilk
Pre/during run: Orange (finished in mile 4)
Post-run: Huge cup of chocolate soymilk diluted w/unsweetened soymilk
Lunch: PB&J w/rooibos chai (rooibos tea is good for recovery too)
Dinner: Baked bbq tofu, steamed collard greens, and baked potato w/olive oil and S&P
Snack: Apple and Clif Builder bar (chocolate mint)
11 comments:
Dang. You just rock. I hope fueling helped. I really feel the difference in my next workout. Not that I'm running anywhere near your mileage (yet :-)
I'm sure you'll have your mileage back up in no time.
You are awesome! Congratulations on the joyous run.
Thanks, Jeannie :)
I don't know if I'm reading your times correctly, but it looks like you get faster with each mile. That's really impressive. I'm the other way around!
I love that tea! Thanks for stoppin by my blog. I'm going to check out your music now :)
Your splits are perfect! I always refuel during all of my runs. I think it's really important. What did you use? Remind me again which HM you're training for? I don't think I know.
Jill, I refueled with half an orange. I'm not training for any race at the moment. I'm just following a program to have some sort of structure and to increase mileage.
Negative splits!!! Very nice, very nice! ;D
You've got a great negative split! :)
It's really important that you fuel on the go when your runs go beyond the hour mark, try for a carb/protein mix, gels are good or bars or a caloric fluid but you need something.
Nice negative split run as well, good job!
Post a Comment