Went outside to run today, as opposed to running about 50 times around the indoor track at the Y. Everything was going along well until I realized the massive hill.ahead of me as I ran along side the MacGregor Downs Golf Course. I had forgotten all about the hills until I saw it looming in the distance. Who put those hills there?
Good news, I made it to the top. Bad news, about 5 minutes after the summit, I stopped running and walked a few minutes. I was so disappointed until I realized that I could just start running again. I made it all the way back to my house running. Next time I will try to make the whole run, hills and all, non-stop. Today certainly was not my best performance, but I still finished, so I will feel good about that. Hopefully, the 5K race is on mostly flat terrain.
I don't know abut you, but I am hungry all of the time now that I am doing this running stuff. Also, I always feel dehydrated. Where does one go when they are looking for solutions to such problems? The local Whole Foods of course. The woman recommended the following:
I have been using it for two days so far. I'll let you know if it is any good for anything. Has anyone else tried the "Perfect Food"? Or other vitamins or supplements that work?
One thing I do swear by is this:
The best $1.99 you can spend at Trader Joe's. It is like nature's Gatorade. Yummy and good for you, too.
Did you run today? Any work out or training secrets to share?
with love,
patricia
I am training for a half marathon currently and I do not consider myself a "runner" at all, but sticking to a training schedule (for someone like me who thrives on organization) is definitely helpful. As far as post-run fuel, after I've done a four-mile run or more, I make a protein shake (mostly b/c my husband made me since he thinks I need to replenish...he's probably right.) with some Muscle Milk from GNC. And yes, I'm always hungry, snacking throughout the day. I really love doing cardio classes, but I have to say that running has helped me to (not completely, but mostly) get rid of the "having two kids" belly more than any class I could've taken.
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