Last Sunday's long run included a big hunger bonk about 2 miles into the run. Before I ran this morning, I ate a blueberry bagel with cream cheese and peanut butter. I washed it down with a little coffee, and this time I was able to run 12 entire miles without seeing those scary bright orange spots like I did last week. However, I did put a bag of "Riddles" Skittles in my pocket in case of emergency (I also always carry GU, but sometimes it doesn't do the trick as well as Skittles)!
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| "Riddles Skittles" my new emergency candy |
My goal this morning was to push myself semi-hard on a long run to prepare my legs for the
F^3 Half Marathon. So, I got a good pace going early and did not stop to take pictures.
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Taken on the run:
I was running a good pace, so no stopping to take pictures |
The weather was nice. It was about 30 degrees outside, but last night it rained, so some of the trail was a little icy. While running on the Lakefront Trail it started sleeting/snowing and it seemed to all collect on my sunglasses, which made it hard to see!:
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| Ice covered sunglasses after my run |
I feel like I had a quality, long, hard workout in wintry conditions. This gives me hope that I am in shape for running a good race in two weeks.
Total Run: 12 miles @ 7:21/mile
