Yesterday I ran another 10 mile loop -- this time past Iwo Jima, across the Key Bridge, along M Street in Georgetown, along the waterfront, around the Mall, and across the Memorial Bridge. It was a great route. Unlike last week when I ran alone, this week I found another runner at the same pace. We're both gunning for sub-4 hour fall marathons.
We chatted non-stop for 10 miles. Before we new it we were finishing our route at a sub-9 minute per mile pace. It felt SO good.
My recovery from this week's 10 miler was much smoother (and less painful) than last week. Last week I was plagued with some severe muscle soreness in my quads and a wicked headache (brought about by dehydration, I think). This week I drank more before, during, and after the run. I also ate two pieces of toast with butter and sea salt before heading out for the run. I think both eating and drinking better/wiser made a huge difference in how I felt during and after the run.
Note to self: salt and water make me feel good.
Next Saturday: 12 miles (and then we are going blueberry picking).
2 comments:
Great job on your run! I love doing those longer runs with others...makes the time go much faster! That must be such a cool place to run (not temp wise I'm sure!) After my long runs I usually make myself immediately chug a whole bottle of NUUN. My belly is always full after but I find it really helps a lot with that post run headache.
If only I could run down M. Street in Georgetown...I probably wouldn't make it past that cupcake place. Or maybe Dixie Liquors. JK.
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