The title of this post is in regards to my survival after this morning's 5 mile run. This morning was my first group run with Chicago Endurance Sports (based out of the Fleet Feet in Old Town). So waking up at 5:30 on a Saturday was basically the last thing I wanted to do, but if I know anything about myself, I know that I have to commit early or it's just not going to happen. I stretched with the group & found my blue running group out in the park. I decided to pace myself at an 11 minute mile just to be safe. In my eyes, 11 minutes was really pathetic, but through this run I learned very quickly that just because I can run 1 mile below 11 minutes does not mean those consective miles follow in the same pace! Yikes.
Starting the run was fine. I paced myself with the group, casually made some new friends (2 teachers!), and was really enjoying myself. And then it got hot. Within minutes of the sun fully rising, it was over 80 degrees. Then I stopped enjoying it. We ran from the beach up to the LSD Recreation Drive exit (right by my apartment, and I strongly considered running home, until I remembered my car was at Fleet Feet), and then turned around to run back. I prayed the entire time and was just thinking about my 10 little guys from school and how the only reason I am doing this is so that I can raise money for SOC. And I'm pretty sure I told that to about 10 people on the run today (I should probably be more optimistic if I actually want to make any friends). Upon reaching the foot bridge back to Fleet Feet, I had only walked for about 3 minutes (bad stomach cramp... AKA I'm out of shape) - ran 5 miles in under an hour (miracle) and I realized that this was the longest I had ever run! Now I know I will be saying that every Saturday from here on out, but it was a cool feeling. Even though during the run I kept thinking about ways I could quit the marathon without actually being a quitter, I know that if I could run 5, next week I can run 6. It's possible.
So- for my running friends - what do you use for hydration while running? A hand device or a hydration belt? The belts look really uncomfortable but I know I am going to need something. Suggestions appreciated!
I am going to go drink my body weight in water & take a cold shower. :)
Starting the run was fine. I paced myself with the group, casually made some new friends (2 teachers!), and was really enjoying myself. And then it got hot. Within minutes of the sun fully rising, it was over 80 degrees. Then I stopped enjoying it. We ran from the beach up to the LSD Recreation Drive exit (right by my apartment, and I strongly considered running home, until I remembered my car was at Fleet Feet), and then turned around to run back. I prayed the entire time and was just thinking about my 10 little guys from school and how the only reason I am doing this is so that I can raise money for SOC. And I'm pretty sure I told that to about 10 people on the run today (I should probably be more optimistic if I actually want to make any friends). Upon reaching the foot bridge back to Fleet Feet, I had only walked for about 3 minutes (bad stomach cramp... AKA I'm out of shape) - ran 5 miles in under an hour (miracle) and I realized that this was the longest I had ever run! Now I know I will be saying that every Saturday from here on out, but it was a cool feeling. Even though during the run I kept thinking about ways I could quit the marathon without actually being a quitter, I know that if I could run 5, next week I can run 6. It's possible.
So- for my running friends - what do you use for hydration while running? A hand device or a hydration belt? The belts look really uncomfortable but I know I am going to need something. Suggestions appreciated!
I am going to go drink my body weight in water & take a cold shower. :)
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