Saturday, August 31, 2013

I really should have thought this through

Accidental self portrait after the run
Today's run (Bethpage State Park): 7.4 miles










  1. Sounds to me like lack of water and lousy conditions. It was really brutal out there today despite overcast conditions. I just re-ordered electrolyte tabs for my water. Especially in the warmer weather, I don't drink plain water anymore.
    What did you eat before the run?

    1. I agree that it was primarily about the weather, but I didn't help myself by pushing so hard. I've had mixed success with Nuun electrolyte tabs and terrible experiences with some other types. When I used to regularly carry hydration, it was often Gatorade G2. Overall, I do best with plain water supplemented with GU Roctane.

      Before yesterday's run, I'd had a Cliff bar about two hours prior and a square of Ghirardelli 72% chocolate about 30 mins before the run.

    2. I just ordered the Nuun yesterday because they were cheaper than the Endurolytes. Yesterday was the first time my face was left with a salt residue.. so I'm glad I had the electrolytes with me, even though I ran out of hydration. I think my sis uses the roctane. I'll have to check that out, thanks!
      I believe that if the weather had cooperated, you would have rocked that run. How could you have not with all this great times you're producing lately?

    3. I'm fine with how it went yesterday because I gave it my best. One thing I've learned is that one race or workout doesn't define your capabilities.

      Let me know how you like the Nuuns.

  2. Sounds like a tough run. Way to gut it out.

    I tried to practice recovering while still running today. I had decided to do some intervals of some type, and normally when I do I alternate running and walking to recover. Tonight I alternated running intervals at a 9:50 pace with recovering at a 12:00 pace. Not sure it's helpful, I guess I'll have to see.

    1. Intervals will certainly help your speed and will also build up your stamina. What you're doing is training your body to use anaerobic energy more efficiently. That will allow you push harder throughout a longer run. Next time you run intervals, you might want to alternate fast runs of 100-200 meters with 30 seconds to one minute's rest. Save the recovery running until the end of the workout.


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