Marathon Dreamer

Well- woke up this morning early and had planned to do at least 17 miles today, however just wasn't in the mood.  Had GI issues the whole time during my run and was nervous that there wouldn't be a restroom close by for me to use if duty called.  The run was really easy and hardly felt like I was even breathing once I got into the groove around mile 3.  Time was 56:15... My boys don't have school the next 2 days here, so I will be able to get an early start and try for the long run tomorrow.

So ya' wanna know about my 18 mile run?  OUCHIE!! The first 13.2 miles in 1:54:52 and ran to "Sexy Love" over and over again which helped pace me... I am tired and to say in the least - it was a tough run.  An exhausting first 13.2 and then after that I just did what I could.  I was sick to my stomach, I had low blood sugar at mile 15 with the shakes and downed a whole gatoraide.  At mile 17 - although I only had one mile to go, I just stood there looking at the pavement wondering how in the world people do this...  Not a good place for anyone and not for me. Started talking to myself outload at mile 12... you don't wanna know what I said to myself at mile 17... can't repeat it here.... so I hear it get's easier in time?! 

Nice and easy slow run this morning....left knee aching a bit but felt better after mile 3.

First mile and 3/4 outside then suddenly down-pour!!  Had to take off my shoes, tuck them under my shirt, and run a quarter mile back to the condo in the rain barefoot.... no fun.  Decided I'd go hit up the treadmill for my run.... Did 30 mins. at 7.45 MPH, 5 mins. at 7.82 MPH and the rest of the time ranged between 10.4-11km/hr, not including my warmup for 5 minutes.  Completed the workout with my weight and abs routine.  Felt really good running in my new shoes - got some nice NIKE air Vapor Quick 2's - selection in Mexico is quite limited, but after my run today, these made me feel like I had new legs!!!

OUCH!!!  Glad that's over.  Couldn't wear my new running shoes outside today.... still too mucky and wet.  Unusual weather this time of year for Mazatlan.... rain isn't something that is common until July and August.  I like rain- don't get me wrong - I just don't like it to rain when I run!!  

Had a very bad experience in the rain back in September here.... a monsoon storm came in early in the morning while I was running the malecon by the ocean.  Winds picked up, thunder and lightening, down-pour and I was 4 miles from my car!  Needless to say, I ran those last 4 miles as fast as I could - it was really scary!!  At times I was in up to 6 inches of water.... hence why I don't like getting cought in the rain in Mazatlan!!!  You just never know how bad it will get, but one thing is for sure - plan on a flood!!!!

Had a rough run and I am having trouble pacing.... I'm all over the place with it!!  I gotta just laugh because I was really getting frustrated and essentially I confused myself!!!!  One minute I'd be at a 9:16 pace, next running 7:20.  Just a weird day.  Ran the malecon along the ocean this morning and completed 6 miles there.  Had groceries in the back of the car, so decided to head home and put them away.  Then ran to my gym and did my weight routine and abs routine.  Ran home, and completed another mile 1 1/2 miles there just to make it an even 3 miles.  Glad tomorrow is my rest day.  I kicked my own rear this week!!!  Stuck my legs in the pool afterwards... so cold but felt great!!

REST DAY