7.5 Miles and Emergency Shopping

It's Long Run Saturday once again!

I really put myself to work in the gym this week, so my muscles were still feeling sore this morning. I had done legs on Wednesday then unexpectedly did more legs with the personal trainer on Thursday.
Nevertheless, I dutifully set out for my 7 mile trail run, and I even upped it to 7.5 miles

Mile 5

Alot of things were working against me during this run. I wasn't feeling well yesterday - had some fast food for lunch and it made me sick for the rest of the day. Guess that's what I get for eating it! I felt good this morning but during the last half of my run it kind of "came back?" I also got a nasty side cramp within the first half mile. In addition to my sore legs, my right calf was being a jerk too. So for this run I took the pace pretty easy, and for the most part it was a great run even despite all my ailments. I struggled during the last 2 miles though. My body had enough by that point. But not only did I run the whole 7, I pushed it to 7.5 so I could get back to the trailhead faster. It may not have been pretty but I did it! I even stopped around mile 5 to take the picture above. It's a really pretty spot which overlooks a small valley.

This helped me look a little less insane

After my run I drove around Augusta to run some errands like I always do. But today I had 2 shopping emergencies. I wasn't planning on this so I was forced to go into stores as a sweaty post run monster. And I freaking STANK today. I don't usually stink after running. But it was hot as hell this morning - 85 degrees and very very humid. Like the kind of heat where you're already sweating before you even start running! I was sweating buckets man. Plus I had to reuse a sports bra due to my third one being out of commission (more on that later). I did the best I could to clean off with body wipes and I at least had an extra shirt with me. But I forgot my towel! Fortunately there was one in my truck. Thanks, Mr. Red Towel - you were a godsend. I also should have brought 2 bottles of water and will probably start doing that for these long runs. It's just too damn hot out there.

I felt pretty funky after my run. It would seem the bad stuff is not out of my system yet. So I got a pretty simple lunch - and I had Smoothie King for the first time in my life!

It was good! I got the Island something or other. Nice and tropical tasting.

The first shopping emergency - I had to go to Fleet Feet and pick up a Stick. My right calf issue is getting worse lately so I was going to get a Stick on Amazon. But after today it became clear - I need it BAD. Paid 40 bucks but it was much needed.

I like it so far. Used it for a couple minutes and my calf is feeling better. I plan on using this alot over the weekend!

The second emergency shopping trip was to try and procure a new sports bra. One of mine's zipper busted so now I'm kind of questioning my go-to sports bra's ability to hold up. I am not an easy fit for these things. The problem is I'm a 36D but I also have a very large upper body - broad shoulders, chest, and kind of a freakishly huge head. This makes the traditional sports bra impossible for me to wear, hence the front zip kind I currently have. I had a $10 off at Victoria's Secret and some people have said their sports bras are decent. Nope. Tried the Incredible and the Knockout. Just trying to get these things on was a workout in itself! Incredible? No adjustable straps. The cups fit well so I know it was the right size, but it was way too tight around my chest making it impossible to lift anything in the bra. With the Knockout I couldn't even close the back because it was so tight, but the molded cups in the bra were oddly loose which gave me old lady looking boobs. Massive failure at VS. I went to Dick's just to look around at whatever - and bam, right there - a 36D Moving Comfort Juno .. on SALE! But this didn't work for me either. Too small and too tight. With the straps all the way extended it was too short. Sigh. This is why I need a front zip. I guess I'll just stick to my Under Armor Protegee for now. It's a great bra for me, just worried about zippers breaking. At least they are on sale so I can replace my broken one for now. 

Now I'm home and not stinky anymore. Time to chill out for a little while and find some food!