Tonight (and most of this week) has been a gradual carb load. In some ways, I have enjoyed every.single.moment. My food choices are {relatively} healthy, but I haven’t said no to treats. Or second breakfasts.ย I think it’s paying off!
I slept in yesterday – so I had to do my Sprints workout today. Now I don’t know if it’s stupid to do sprints 2 days before you run 20 miles — but I guess we’ll find out on Sunday! I mean, if a certain blonde who just got back from a week in Costa Rica can run a marathon in 6 1/2 weeksย – I can definitely run 5 miles the Friday before I run further than I ever have before, right?
I knew today’s run was going to be good when I woke up. As I got dressed, I felt positive (never happens), when I got to the gym I couldn’t wait to get on the treadmill (never happens), and after the first set of 1200, 400 I was ready for more (never, ever happens). It was just one run, but it was a good one.
Maybe it was this shirt?
I wanted to do 4 sets – but as usual I ran of out time. When will I get myself to the gym earlier (than 5:45?). My overall pace was 9:17 – but there was about 400-600m of walking involved (I walked between sets while I chugged my water).
My run…
- 0-.50 – 9:40
- .50-1.25 – 8:34 (1200m)
- 1.25 – 1.37 – 9:40
- 1.37 – 1.62 – 8:06 (400m)
- 1.62 – 1.87 – 15:00 (walk)
- 1.87-2.00 – 9:40
- 2.00-2.75 – 8:34 (1200m)
- 2.75 – 2.87 – 9:40
- 2.87 – 3.12 – 8:06 (400m)
- 3.12 – 3.25 – 15:00 (walk)
- 3.25 – 3.37 – 9:40
- 3.37 – 4:12 – (1200m)
- 4:12 – 4:25 – 9:40
- 4.25 – 4.50 – 8:06 (400m)
- 4.50 – 4.67 – 9:40
- 4.67 – 4.87 – 7:36 (400m)
- 4.87 – 5.00 – 15:00 (walk)
{I think I got all of my times right!}
I left the gym feeling sweaty and empowered…
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I carb loaded at breakfast with a work-provided bagel/cream cheese — and then a second breakfast in the form of a Larabar.
I did some more carb loading at lunch (leftover curry!) and enjoyed a treat from Jeremiah’s (a bunch of decided to walk over for ice cream every Friday afternoon!). {Cookie & Cream ice in case anyone was wondering}
{I like that when I searched for images I discovered posts about Jeremiah’s from Carolina and Julie. Those girls have good taste!
I finished my carb loading with dinner — my favorite dish ever Cajun Shrimp Fettucine. ย I accidentally made it spicier than normal, but the perfect day of carbs is complete.
Tomorrow I will go a little lighter on the carbs. I don’t need to feel like I have bricks attached my legs when I’m pounding out those 20 miles on Sunday.
I’m still slightly in denial that I’m running the big 2-0, so I’m glad I have one more day to accept it. Paula, on the other hand is heading out at 3:50am TOMORROW. Go wish her luck!!
What would/do you eat when you are carb loading? What’s your favorite carb heavy meal?
Eek! Going to bed soon but can’t stop watching Game of Thrones. ๐
Stop watching and go to bed {said in my best mom voice}! Good luck tomorrow!!
I had a chocolate chip cookie dough Lara bar for my second breakfast today! I love those things!!! Good luck on your 20 miler! I have my first one next weekend.
I love that I can eat them like a candy bar – but feel guilt free (and they seriously fill me up!!).
I really can’t believe I’m running 20 miles. My 16 year old self thinks I’m insane.
Dang I need to get one of those ‘mill mojo shirts.
I can’t wait to hear how the big 2-0 goes. I’m expecting all rainbows and glitter from you ๐ Good luck!
oh my gosh… this is totally cracking me up!!!! i had a bagel with cream cheese this morning for breakfast, then a couple of hours later i followed it up with larabar, same flavor. ๐
You can DO IT! ๐ and yey for carbo loading, you know I am ALL about the bagels ๐
Will be thinking of you..20 miles.. my goodness.. I can’t believe you are doing this.. keep thinking positive! Carbs.. my goodness if I can give them up I wouldn’t be always fighting the weight!! You are so strong and inspiring.. may your run be safe and successful!
Good luck! You’ll do great!