We've been spoiled
Yes, it's true. Our first month of training may have been a tease in terms of exceptionally kind January weather, and I woke up this morning only to see an extended forecast that will make today seem balmy come Saturday.
Guess I better dig out the layers that have been neglected for all those above freezing temperture runs. How to deal? Keep the coolmax close to your skin, add a layer of fleece under your jacket and make sure things like your hands, head and even face (I'm not suggesting an all out face mask here, but a neck gator can be nice) are protected and consider sunscreen to guard against windburn. Cold runs are do-able, and you get to feel like a tough cookie when all is said and done. Being lazy on the couch is good and right after a very chilly long run. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Saturday will be our longest run to-date, but you are ready. Just keep following the program because it works. If you are noticing that you are a little more hungry, a little more tired at the end of the day, this is because you are working hard. Don't be afraid to eat a little more even though it might seem like the rest of the world is on the post-holiday diet du jour. This is not the time to skimp. Your body needs healthy, good food, but it probably doesn't need an entire box of Krispy Kremes, so a little common sense please. And if you've been getting away with Nachos at Happy Hour for dinner on Friday or coming to the run on an empty stomach, it is time to mend your ways. You will start to feel it. The same is true for hydration. You can't live on coffee, pop and beer all week and then drink a bottle of water or gatorade on Friday night and expect great things on Saturday unless you come from a long line of camels. Try to drink water throughout your week to stay hydrated for all your runs. You don't have to give up coffee, pop or beer- -just get some non-dehydrating beverages in
there too in order to compensate. Okay? And if you can sneak in a
little extra sleep here and there, trust me, you won't miss the late night or early morning news all that much. Be good to your body and it will return the favor. Promise.
This week, even though it will be cold, be liberal with the bodyglide and please, please, please carry water or gatorade. If you don't, you'll be thirsty and have a harder time! I know it's a pain, but even if it's just a water bottle you hold in your hand, it's worth it. Also, bring a gel or two for the extra energy you will need. If you've never done one of these before, feel free to ask me or another group leader about the joy of GU (or Clif shots or Carboom-whatever). Almost any running store carries them, so just pick a flavor that sounds good to you. It's a little strange-I know, but really helpful. As the runs get longer, these little packets of energy will help get your through. And you need that water to wash them down!
Now would be a good time to check out your shoes. How are they doing? If they are looking or feeling a little shot, it might be time for new ones.
When you get new ones, break them in on your shorter, during the week runs before taking them out for a long run. You want happy feet that than new-shoe blisters, right?
For now, stay warm, healthy and run happy! And no, your question is not stupid and no, you are not bugging me.
Lisa
Guess I better dig out the layers that have been neglected for all those above freezing temperture runs. How to deal? Keep the coolmax close to your skin, add a layer of fleece under your jacket and make sure things like your hands, head and even face (I'm not suggesting an all out face mask here, but a neck gator can be nice) are protected and consider sunscreen to guard against windburn. Cold runs are do-able, and you get to feel like a tough cookie when all is said and done. Being lazy on the couch is good and right after a very chilly long run. Don't let anyone tell you different.
Saturday will be our longest run to-date, but you are ready. Just keep following the program because it works. If you are noticing that you are a little more hungry, a little more tired at the end of the day, this is because you are working hard. Don't be afraid to eat a little more even though it might seem like the rest of the world is on the post-holiday diet du jour. This is not the time to skimp. Your body needs healthy, good food, but it probably doesn't need an entire box of Krispy Kremes, so a little common sense please. And if you've been getting away with Nachos at Happy Hour for dinner on Friday or coming to the run on an empty stomach, it is time to mend your ways. You will start to feel it. The same is true for hydration. You can't live on coffee, pop and beer all week and then drink a bottle of water or gatorade on Friday night and expect great things on Saturday unless you come from a long line of camels. Try to drink water throughout your week to stay hydrated for all your runs. You don't have to give up coffee, pop or beer- -just get some non-dehydrating beverages in
there too in order to compensate. Okay? And if you can sneak in a
little extra sleep here and there, trust me, you won't miss the late night or early morning news all that much. Be good to your body and it will return the favor. Promise.
This week, even though it will be cold, be liberal with the bodyglide and please, please, please carry water or gatorade. If you don't, you'll be thirsty and have a harder time! I know it's a pain, but even if it's just a water bottle you hold in your hand, it's worth it. Also, bring a gel or two for the extra energy you will need. If you've never done one of these before, feel free to ask me or another group leader about the joy of GU (or Clif shots or Carboom-whatever). Almost any running store carries them, so just pick a flavor that sounds good to you. It's a little strange-I know, but really helpful. As the runs get longer, these little packets of energy will help get your through. And you need that water to wash them down!
Now would be a good time to check out your shoes. How are they doing? If they are looking or feeling a little shot, it might be time for new ones.
When you get new ones, break them in on your shorter, during the week runs before taking them out for a long run. You want happy feet that than new-shoe blisters, right?
For now, stay warm, healthy and run happy! And no, your question is not stupid and no, you are not bugging me.
Lisa
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