10 Miles is Long!!
Since yesterday was a beautiful spring day here in Boston I decided to get out outside and run along the Charles River after work. Considering the Boston Run to Remember Half is a mere 17 days away I thought it would be a good idea to see what 10 miles would feel like. I mapped out approximately how far I would have to go along the Charles to hit 5 miles, and then I would turn around. Map My Run estimated I would have to go out to Harvard’s football stadium. So, I strapped on my Garmin and I was off.
Of course, there were a ton of people out running and riding their bikes. I felt pretty good most of the time – of course, there was much walking along with running. I made out to the football stadium and turned around. I felt okay up until around 7.5 miles and then noticed that my small toes on my left foot seemed to be smashed into the side of my shoe. By then I really needed to use the restroom, and running was making it worse, so I walked the rest of the way home.
I didn’t know what to do first when I got home – drink water, pee, stretch or eat!! I think I had some water, went to the bathroom, stretched and then had dinner. My legs were killing me though – I shuffled around the rest of the evening. They are feeling okay today.
So, I can almost visualize running/walking a half marathon. I did feel like I could continue on last night a little longer. The actual half will be better since I won’t have to wait for traffic lights when crossing the road, plus I won’t have bikes zipping past me on narrow walkways.
Next week I’m going to add 2 more miles, and I need to wear my wider shoes. I’m also going to need to get some sort of belt to carry water with me. I took a bottle of water with me but it’s annoying to have to hold it in my hand. I’ve been looking at the Nathan products and have been thinking about get this one. I’m a little wary of it though, due to the fact that I don’t really need anything to else to weigh me down – LOL! However, the ability to quench my unrelenting thirst is a little more important. Not sure what I can do about the bathroom issue. Hopefully there will be port-o-potties on the Run to Remember course (according the race website there will be aid stations every 2 miles – what a relief!).
Tonight is the Team in Training Fall Kickoff Event. Jerel is going with me - it’s at the Good Time Emporium – never been there, but it looks fun. I believe they will hand out the training schedule tonight – not sure if we start this week or next. When I spoke with the running coach she said we would be running at 8:00 am on Saturdays and at 7:30 am when it starts to get warmer. Luckily I’m a morning person!
I’m taking the day off from the gym, but I have a training session scheduled with Jane tomorrow. Saturday I may have TNT training, but I also have Pilates at 11:00, and on Sunday I’m running in a 5K in Somerville. Saturday night Jerel and I are going to O Ya to celebrate his graduation. I am ready for the weekend though - this week seems like it's gone on forever!
Have a great day!!