Training Update

I haven't updated on my successful training! Training for what? I don't know, but training none-the-less. And what better way to train than to train and enjoy a hot guy while your at it. Funny. There's a good looking guy at the gym that I've spied for the last little bit that we like to call Gym Boy...and turns out my normal 3 mile runs turn into 4 miles or 3 miles and then some biking! ha Good times. Anyways, here's the latest.

Each week I've been able to accomplish the drawn out plan to a tee. Well, I tend to run a little bit more than the schedules calls for throughout the week, but the long runs have been great. Two weeks ago I ran the longest run yet of 9 miles. Yes it took me 1 hour 45 minutes, but I mean crap. It's nine freaking miles. I started off strong, I ran 4.5 miles without stopping, but decided my body should take a rest and get some hydration. After that it was kind of down hill. I have an issue with maintaining hydration. I feel like I drink enough, and if I drink too much I'll puke, so I need to find a balance somehow. Around mile 6 I got the chills and every time I stopped to walk for a minute (literally a minute) they would come back to haunt me. But I finished like I said and was quite proud of myself. And as a little side note, I decided to run on an empty stomach which I am learning is probably not the best thing.

Last Saturday I was to drop my long run to 7 miles which compared to 9 miles was a piece of cake. I ran the 7 in 76 minutes which I felt was a fairly descent pace and didn't get the chills...as much. I did eat breakfast (although I had cereal with milk that had expired 8 days prior) and I tried to obey what my friends and sister told me to do and stop to sip on water at least every 2 miles. I got the chills, yes, but not as bad as I did the week before.

This Saturday I'm supposed to jump back up to 8 miles but I don't think I'll be able to run this weekend seeing as I will be out of commission persay, but I will surely run 8 the following weekend! And as far as what I'm training for, my roommate wants me to run in the Salt Lake Half Marathon which is some time in April, but we'll see. As of right now, I say no.

It's amazing how much I've enjoyed running now that I know and can run fairly descent distances. I know I have a lot to work on, especially my pace, but I do feel like I've accomplished something. :)