"Do I really have to run six more miles?" was my first thought after finishing my 20-miler yesterday. I don't think I could have coerced, bribed or coaxed another 6 miles out of my legs. Good thing I wasn't running the marathon and good thing I still have five weeks of training. Time enough for more speed and hill training - so I can convince my legs to give me six more miles come marathon day.
A few things I learned from my run yesterday. I might need to invest in some body glide. I had a little chaffing where my sports bra rubs just below my chest. Haven't had any problems with chaffing except with my 18 and 20 milers. I guess the warmer weather and more sweating equals chaffing.
Since my water-belt got swiped from the car break-in, I decided to try a hand water bottle instead of a belt. Yesterday was the longest run I've used it on and I love it. I use this hand-held Ultimate Direction Fast Draw Extreme water bottle and since it's fairly inexpensive (not quite the price of a water belt) I won't feel bad if at some point during those last six miles of the marathon, I decide to ditch the bottle alongside the road and run without it. Sometimes, just lightening your load by a mere 4.5 ozs. gives you a lift physically and especially mentally. Although, I will remember this time to remove my car key from the side pouch.
Five weeks, ladies. It's almost here.
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Congratulations on finishing your 20 miler!!! Thats great!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased a new stick of body glide with the money I saved from buying the cheaper shoes. There was a red outline of my bra that appeared about 3 hours after my run yesterday. On my back too! I dont think I can reach around to smother my whole back with body glide!!!
Way to go on 20 miles - I barely hobbled through 19, I think 20 would have been nearly impossible and I can't even imagine 26 in only 5 weeks!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya on the body glide! I've got some new chafing too on the last few long runs. I was thinking I needed to get a new sports bra, but maybe any bra will do that when you are running for 3 hours!
I like my Ultimate Direction hand water bottle too, but for the really long runs it sure is nice to have my hands free - I find that my neck tenses up when I'm carrying something for that long.