Nice training run today, this time at an increased tempo (154 bpm max) but in a shorter time (42 mins). With the wintertime being in effect I'm guessing that the majority of my runs will be in the dark from now on. Doesn't really matter as the temperature is still great, roughly 15 degrees, so I can run in shorts and a longsleeve technical shirt. And with a glowing armband so people can see me coming. The run went really well, great to notice more improvements. I'm still being overtaken by girls and old people, but I actually overtook a few folks myself! :) :)
On the downside, I now experienced why you shouldn't eat right before your runs. Before going out tonight, decided I needed to eat just a little to tame the monster inside (it was already 18.00) but about 4 minutes before the end of my run I got intense cramps and almost needed to head into the bushes to get rid of the indigestion....not nice so wont be doing that again.
This weekend is the 2009 NYC marathon so it's now only a year away until I'll be at the start. Kind of exciting so I'm hoping to catch the broadcast on TV or on the net. Also, from the 2nd of November I can register for the entry lottery of the marathon (no guaranteed entry) so I'll be one of the first to sign up! If I don't get in that way, there are two other options to get in. The first is to book a trip with an associated travel agency in the Netherlands, who also have entry passes included in the travel package. The other option is to choose an official charity and commit to raising dollars. The latter which I'll do anyway, but still deciding what to run for.
On the official marathon website there are some great daily tips and an excellent piece on course strategy to help prepare for the race..
Way to go Jay! I am seriously proud. Glad that I was able to help you to get going with the scheduled runs. And good to know that the hrm is no longer beeping every second ;-). X Kaat
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support, great to hear! :) :)
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