24+10 recovery

Just a few notes while I'm here.

1. Wow what did I get myself into? I know it's healthy to doubt yourself, and if I knew I could do it then it wouldn't be such a challenge. But hoooo-boy! Am I nuts?
2. As confirmation of above, I found an ultra running sticker this morning that says : To run an ultramarathon you have to be arrogant enough to believe you can do it...and stupid enough to try.
3. My initial 8-10 hr estimate is being re-worked to 10-12hrs. 10hrs is 12m/m. 12 hrs is 14:24m/m. I haven't been planning on that long of a day. OK I know, I've only added 2 hrs and what's 2 hrs in the grand scheme of a 10hr day. A LOT!
4. I need new trail shoes. I need more comfort. More pillow.
5. I need more carbs.
6. I need better recovery. Today at work I was unfocused, dizzy, almost nauseated. I measured my sitting HR at 44 and 46 bpm!!! It's usually 55-60 when I'm sitting. I thought about it and came up with a few options. I had chili for breakfast, and I felt a little nauseated yesterday after eating it too. So that's a possible explanation. Of course I'm tired, so I'm unfocused. But the dizzy, clumsy, loss-of-time feeling...and the low HR. Dehydration and fatigue cause high HR. DH suggested low blood sugar. So for lunch I ate no veggies and just nuts, cranberries, plaintain chips, and coconut butter. Oh and half a plantain. This afternoon I'm more awake but my HR is still 48-49. Is that low? Probably not.
7. We did a 5hr run Saturday. When IM training is ramping up, you know it because your training plan says a 5hr bike ride. We RAN 5hrs. Holy sh!t.
8. I told TH that when the 30M "fun run" at Potawatomi sounds apt, let me know cuz that means I'm ready to do a 100.
9. I woke up Sunday and said "Never a 100".
10. Oh and my back is hurting. Feels like I've been punched a few times. Might have something to do with the fall down the garage steps on ice last Thursday? Might have something too with how I run with the camelbak. Might need to stop and take care of that during this rest week.

Only 34 miles this coming week.