Oh my, 17 miles today. It was not fun, it was painful, it was scary and it brought back all the reasons why I should not be doing this. I started out at about 9am. It was 32 degrees and frosty but I was ready. I ran on Fish Lake Trail. It is a beautiful, quiet path that meanders through the pine trees. In the 3 hours and 9 minutes I was out there I only saw 3 other people. They appeared smarter than me, 2 were on bikes and one was walking her dog.The first 8 miles went along fine, then by mile 13 I knew I was in trouble. I had dropped my ipod/cell phone three times!! It was because I had to rearrange my water bottles. I lost one glove and my legs were tired. By mile 16 I had decided that I would break the news to everyone that it was not going to work for me to do a marathon. Mile 17 had me thinking about hell and how I was in it that last mile. I was sure someone had moved the mile marker since I had passed it the first time but after a quick look at my watch followed by a bad word, I realized that I was just slow. Again I stumbled into my car and barely endured the 8 minute drive home. My legs were really hurting and I felt sick.
I have started using a plant based product called Vega Sport and took that as soon as I got into the house. It is now 2 1/2 hours later and now I am just sore and tired. Luckily I am on my way to see massage therapist, Marlene. I know she will help me feel better.
As far as next weeks 18 miles, well, I guess I might give it a try...
I am so glad you made it. I hope you give your self permission to not do this marathon if you feel strongly that you cannot. Not to be a naysayer, I am in total support of what ever choice you make, as long as you are not hurting your self, really hurting your self. I so admire the journey you are on!! Go girl!!
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