Long Run
It’s Saturday! Therefore…long run.
Poor Mr The Rake. Because it was long run today, I decided I needed a Pad Thai carbo load (how romantic – date night at a Thai place so I could get my carb on), and an early night. So by 10pm I was tucked up in bed with the alarm set for 6:20am.
But something worked for me, because I got up, ate a banana (yep, sticking with this pre-run fuel!) and headed over to the gym.
Walking, walking, walking. What an interesting shot…
The chiro put me on 7km runs this week. Naturally with my terrible sense of spatial awareness and no watch on I stuffed up.
I was told to run out hard with another man in the group, and we ended up doing 10km in 47 minutes. I was shocked.
Must have been the get chicking shirt I wore.
I jumped on to the elliptical while the rest went out for breakfast, and added another 15km for today’s grand total of 25km.
Utterly exhausted! Don’t you love my sexy post-run shots?
Bragging Corner
Everyone needs a chance for a bit of a brag 
So here’s my brag for the week. But the deal is, you need to tell me yours, ok?
1. I did 25km today!
2. I ran 10km faster than I ever have before. It made me so happy to realise that all of that training is paying off.
3. I had a fit test on Thursday, and I did 30 push-ups on my toes in a minute. In April, I had to do push ups against a wall. I had no upper body strength.
Lessons
I also learnt a few things today. Like that pushing my body that far is exhausting.
I just sat on the floor for awhile when I got back.
The couch was taken…
Mr The Rake brought his childhood mouthless bears home from his parents’
I had my first ever post-long run sleep. And I needed it!
It also reinforced how important it is to eat properly before a long run. I’ve learnt the hard way that no carbs = no long run.
But a nice, protein-a-licious brunch is way better!
Salt. It makes sense, but I had never thought about salt loss as a problem before. While I was on the elliptical, one of the trainers mentioned that I could add a bit of Celtic salt to my water for long runs, which would:
a) Keep me hydrated (because the water would stay in my body) and
b) Mean less time running to the bathroom once I did get re-hydrated after a long run.
He also suggested coconut water. Apparently it mimics a cell that the body needs. I’m curious. I don’t think I’ll be taking bottles of coconut water with me, but I would like to try the theory!
So much to learn! Personally, I’m still getting used to using those sickly sweet gels. I can’t believe how effective they are.
I still haven’t found a flavour that doesn’t make me screw up my face.
Today’s Moment
Mr The Rake bought me bendy straws. It’s the best day ever.
Childhood memories coming right up
It has a bendy bit!
hiyaaa! i haven’t tried coconut water yet, but i totally have some in my fridge from a friend to try. i need to get on that today!! my favorite carb is definitely oatmeal in any form. it’s pretty much my obsession. im proud of the delish breakfast that i made myself today: oatmeal pancakes with coconut butter and banana. they were sooo yummy! have a fab day, love!!!!
Let me know what you think! I hear it’s an acquired taste. I am a huge fan of oats as well. I just ate way too many and now I have oat regret (don’t worry, it doesn’t last long!). Have a fantastic day too
My brag is I have been doing 30 burpees a day this week and I did a 3 minute plank this week!!! I haven’t tried coconut water…I hate coconut so I’m wondering if I will hate coconut water too? And my favorite carbo load is pizza…and since I was running 11 miles this morning….yep I had pizza for dinner last night!
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Go Mindy! Your burpees are incredible. Pizza is a great one – I bet you loved every bite.
My brag today is running 5 miles this morning pain free and being on week 9 of Les Mills Pump 90-day challenge!
I’ve never tried coconut water. Probably because I can’t stand the taste and texture of coconut. I did recently read about almond water. Now that I would try.
Carb loading is pasta and warm bread. Before a long run or race >13 miles is the only time I eat it so I enjoy it thoroughly.
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Congratulations! I’m guessing you don’t pump every day, so how many times do you have to pump in the 90 days? What a relief to be running pain free!
Great post! WTG on your brag. My brag is running 11 miles today!
Ive learner I don’t like coconut water, it tastes like steamed green beans. But I do like some sports juices that contain coconut water. I think I would like coconut water as a base for smoothies!
I live Pad Thai! Ate it for lunch Wednesday! That may be my carbo load choice too!
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Yay for Pad Thai! And yay for your epic run with Mindy. Well done on the 11 miler!
heck to the YEA it was the get chicking attitude oozing out of u, speedster!! see, that wasn’t sweat it was chick-atude.
okay, sorry for my lame pun…but awesome job and way to rock that run!!! i’m soooo proud of u!!! just like u were saying, u best be bragging like there is no tomorrow…we all accomplish our ‘own’ Olympic feats. 
Aw, thanks Cait. You’re a champ.