I'ts hard to believe week 5 out of 18 is already here! There are less than 100 days until the Boston Marathon. Anyway, here's how the first day of week 5 went:
Morning Run: I got out late for my Sunday morning long run, and about 1.5 miles in I started seeing bright orange spots when I closed my eyes, I realized about 1/2 mile later that I had already hit the "hunger wall" about 2 miles into my run. I was about two blocks from the Lakefront Trail and I had a "Gu" along in my belt, which I ate, but I felt I needed something of more sustenance. Luckily, I was in the city and there is a convenience store seemingly on every corner. The one in
Park Place Tower had a tremendous assortment of candy and energy bars. I opted for a chocolate Nature Valley granola bar and a bag of Skittles. After eating said items, I felt completely normal again and continued on my run! Lesson learned: If I run after 9am, I need to eat breakfast before my run, (oh yeah, and thank God for Skittles)! 12 miles @ 8:03/mile
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| Eagle Statue near Diversey Harbor |
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| Skyline from Diversey Bridge |
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| Sunny Path |
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| Runner and Lake |
Evening Run: An easy run around Welles Park. No "bonking" this time! 4.25 miles @ 7:08/mile
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| Welles Park |
I know that feeling of hunger during a run - it is not pleasant. So glad that you were able to refuel quickly and still have a great run!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture of the eagle statue!
Yeah, the debilitating type hunger pangs are not fun. They almost never happen if I'm out by 8am, but I am taking a big risk going out much later than that. Thanks!
Deletegreat work, Pete! So glad you were able to stop for something! Where I run it's mostly trails, so I would have been screwed! LOL Tree bark? NO thanks! LOL
ReplyDeleteI guess I eat little tree bark when I'm hungry enough! :-)
DeleteI knew Skittles would come in handy one day. I prefer gummy worms though. Will def keep these in my fuel belt next time on my long run lol my stomach doesn't like GU
ReplyDeleteAlmost half way Pete! Great run!
Yes, Skittles are one of the world's most perfect foods! Gummy candy are good for filling up too. I should always keep one or the other handy when I run. Thanks!
DeleteSkittles sound a lot better than gel packs. I think I am going to have a stash in my belt for my next long run.
ReplyDeleteI need to do the same thing. Sometimes, gel just doesn't cut the mustard!
DeleteYou know when your hungry at the start that its just going to go downhill from there. Yay, Skittles! I ate a Skor bar during Ragnar. Random, I know, but sometimes you just need the sugar to get you thru!
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