In which I am mostly recovered, a true miracle!

I seem to be somewhat back to normal after last weekends drowning incident.

(physically. who knows if I'll ever get to "somewhat normal" in everyday life...)

Still reflecting upon the events at the race and still feeling good about it even though I didn't meet my time goal.

 

Actual race picture.
This was a DRY spot, no lie.

Double Fact
Still glad I didn't bitch out at mile 13...

I got back into the running way of things yesterday and it was ok. I didn't hurt and that's all I can ask for (very happy actually...) I did my core workout too and actually put forth a modicum of effort which is sure to pay off in dividends (yeah, ONE good core workout will do that. *ahem*)

 

I mentioned in my last blog that I have a small handle on my race nutrition.

Please note, I say that tentatively- I have had success with the following plan on 2 runs (which, sadly, is an amazing streak for me!)

In bullet points:

-2 breakfasts. I start with 2 crumpets and jam (of all things!) Then an hour to 45 minutes before the race have a plain bagel with some sort of nut butter (peanut or almond)

-1/2 a small cup of coffee. Gotta have it

-A decent sized bottle of Scratch. Go buy some now. It is the best hydration mix ever (not to sweet like some drinks, not to fizzy like others...)

-2 Pepto about 2 hours prior to the race. Because that is smart.

 



-While running I have a squeeze packet of baby food (purple carrots, blueberries and pears) around mile 6. This sounds gross but it is GOOD and so easy to eat. I have an awful time getting GU down and this is so nice and easy to eat. Sits much better in my idiot belly too...

-I snag several cups of too sweet but caloric Gatorade (I prefer H20 but need the sugar/calories)

-If I'm running slowly (training run) I eat a few PB crackers. If I'm running fast (race) I eat part of a honey stinger waffle around mile 15 or so. I'd actually like another fruit snack here but they are heavy to carry!

 

And that is it.

 

I plan to stick with this for a while since I have had decent luck with it thus far. I do not enjoy darkening the doors of every porta-crapper on the course, nor do I enjoy projectile vomiting. It is not fun and it does not make for a very enjoyable race or post race. Gross.

 

In other news I look like death in all my race photos.
What's new, you might ask....
They are also very pricey so I am not going to buy them for the "bad photo" section of my blog.