I have been discovering lately that I do not properly fuel for my longer workouts. I need to work on this. Today was a prime example. I set out for my first long run since the disastrous marathon and was fine until about 55 minutes into my run when I ran out of steam. Not a pain issue, thank goodness, just out of fuel. I used to be able to go go go without eating anything before a long run... not anymore.
The frustrating part was that I until that point it was a great run.
Days like today are the workouts I learn from -- I need to better fuel these longer workouts, particularly as my volumes increase.
I did have one little fun moment during my run. I ran past Dian's wild turkeys. I said hi.
3 comments:
Can you please email this post to your coach:)
Not eating/fueling before a long run, why that's just crazy. Crazier than training for an IM. Nothing ruins a good time like running out of gas.
Rick, I feel like you have scolded me already! ; ) Yes, I have realized this is not in my best interests and will not continue this behavior.
Yeah a girl's gotta eat...even if it's just solidified gel cubes, one ~every 12 minutes. ;-)
Will G.
Post a Comment