I wanted to get this run done and gain more confidence for the race. I didn’t dwell too much on it prior to doing it and wanted to enjoy it. It was the perfect day to get the 20 miles in and I can say that I feel much better about the race coming up; except for all of the unknowns of a new race location and the details in trying to get my family a good viewing location so I can see them.
Here are the stats of the run:
Nutrition
Breakfast was oatmeal
1 cup of caffeinated tea
Time of day
I began the run at 9:30 a.m. and finished at 2:30 p.m.
Weather
When I started it was 48 degrees and cloudless. When I finished it was 59 degrees. It was a really pretty day.
Fuel on the run
Around mile 5 I was starting to get doubts in my head so I figured I should take in some sugar. I had two small packs of Skittles and started to eat some of the first pack. Around mile 10 Kevin met me on the road and I had just finished up the last of the pretzel fish I had with me. He had just gone to Walmart so I took some pretzels from the back of the car and he had a granola bar.
I ate the granola bar around mile 12.5. I don’t know if I like those on the run. I prefer the special bars that Another Mother Runner sent out in their swag bags. I have them noted in an earlier training run post so I will have to research that and find some prior to the race. They were easy on the stomach.
Gear
Adidas capris, a hot pink sports bra with more support and no clips in the front, and a long sleeve top.
I had no chaffing with these pants.
Pace
I walked a little sometimes, but maintained my 30/30 for almost the entire run. At mile 18 my knee and hip started to tighten up. I had to walk more and put on the knee brace to help with that area. My route finished too short so I had to walk the last 19th mile all in the driveway.
20 mile run splits
Post-Run
My hip was very sore after the run. I took Tylenol so that the soreness would subside and that I would be able to sleep ok. I had an appointment with my chiropractor the following day. So that was perfect to help release the tightness. I also knew I was going to have to foam roll the area eventually to loosen up the tightness. I had runner’s knees in both legs for a few hours the morning after. No doubt I am going to feel sore after the race, but I shouldn’t have any major issues.