That's more like it

Last weekend I had a not so awesome running experience. Felt like shit through most of it, almost felt like I had to stop which never happens to me!

Yesterday was so much better!

On Friday I couldn't help myself and used the sauna. Made sure to drink lots of water with Nuun to make up for it. Saturday morning I started back on my old breakfast of an english muffin and egg white sandwich. This was always my go to breakfast for long runs. I even added an extra bowl of oatmeal to see if it would help me feel better. Took a bottle of ice water and Skratch powder and 1 gel for this run.

So much better. I think I really needed the extra carbs, plus I knew I was hydrated, and I had ice water to help keep me cool. My legs felt stiff and tired for the first couple miles but eventually warmed up and stopped bothering me. Energy wise I felt awesome. I went for 8 miles when I only planned on 7.5. Average pace 10:32. I had NO post run headache/migraine, which really makes me think my doctor was right about it being a blood sugar issue. 

My face wasn't so horribly reddish purple this time!

I love how I'm at the point where I can run 8 miles and not have a trace of soreness the next day. My knee isn't bothering me either. Unfortunately it still makes me tired as hell at an early hour and I couldn't stay awake past 9:30 last night. So today I'm taking my scheduled rest day.

My training is in a good place so far. I have plenty of time before my first half marathon of the year - Flying Pirate. I have been wanting to run this for awhile and now that I live slightly closer, I'm going for it. It's in Outer Banks, NC which is an island about 2 hours from my hometown. I have been going there for years and it's one of my favorite places on earth. It's only right that I run there! I plan on doing the Double Dare Challenge - 5k on Satuday and half on Sunday. My husband is accompanying me so he can spend some time on his beloved fishing pier, but not sure what he's gonna catch in April. I hope this can be the first half I run uninjured and can set a goal for time, maybe 2:15? 

I woke up this morning and wanted breakfast. My husband was kind enough to snap this picture of me. The breakfast was mediocre and not really worth it, but we had a fun time anyway.

Adios, until next time..