RUN 6 miles in 57:45, 9:38 m/m
Another afternoon run. I needed to be at work early so I missed the group run and moved my plans to mid-morning or lunch. Then I missed those times and ended up leaving work around 3:30 (I do love the early-in, early-out days) and running at 5pm.
As per usual, my afternoon run was tough. I've thought about what makes my afternoon runs so difficult, and I can think of a few things. First off, my hydration suffers on some days. I'm always better hydrated in the mornings. Second, my nutrition is off and I don't each much in the way of carbs at lunch. It's no wonder I'm dizzy hungry in the afternoons. Third, sitting around for most or part of the day leaves my legs a little swollen and stiff. So they are like lead in the first few miles.
Today's run almost didn't happen. On the drive home I contemplated a bike ride and tried to justify it by using the "I'm sick feeling and tired" excuse. But I convinced myself that the run would be more satisfying. So I left the dog behind (that was another excuse for staying home on the bike) and took off for a TGP loop.
I started in the Adrenaline 13's with the orthotics, but within the first quarter mile the discomfort was too much. Yes I could suck it up, but No it's not a good idea with the race just 9 days away. Luckily I had my blank insoles with me--I'd stuffed them in the back of my tights. Swapped out just the right one, moved the unused soles to my sleeve so they didn't keep riding down my butt, and took off. I knew my foot would be hurting from the lack of orthotic by 35-40 mins and that wasn't encouraging.
But the run went on, even if it maybe shouldn't have. At one point I nearly rolled my left ankle making a turn on gravel. Then I nearly stepped wrong on it again. I felt like I was running uphill the entire time, or like the air was thin and I just couldn't get my breath. If my HRM would have been with me, I'm sure the HR would have been high, even though I was holding a super comfy pace.
When my leg muscles started to get that old familiar feeling--a light burn and tight stiffness--I knew what the problem was. And it's not like I just suddenly realized it, I knew all along but wouldn't admit it. I was dehydrated. I knew this feeling from other races and runs. My hydration has been so much improved in the last 6 months that I haven't suffered this in some time. So while this run wasn't fun, it was a good reminder of just how much it can suck to be low on water.
Why is it so hard for me to keep drinking at work?
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