I woke up with an upset stomach this morning and did not feel like running my planned 16 miles ๐ After a trip or two to the restroom I decided to buck up and get out the door!
Pre-run I had a sandwich thin with Almond Butter. I felt like I ate a lot last night (cereal after dinner and such) that I didnโt need too much running fuel. I think that theory is incorrect as indicated by my lack of energy the entire time.
Last weekend I ran 15 miles in : 2:17 with an average pace of 9:06
This weekend I ran 14 miles in: 2:10 with an average pace of 9:20
I definitely did some things wrong last night and today to account for todayโs rough run.
Because I wasnโt feeling good from the start, I did what any runner does when theyโre not feeling a run – I started making deals with the devilโฆ
1. Ignore the devil. First I tried to ignore the icky, tired feeling I had and just get to it. I went through all the motions of getting ready and getting out the door even though I didnโt feel like running today.
When I could no longer ignore the crappy feelings I
2. Tried to talk myself up. โYou can do it! You had a great run last weekend!โ and my favorite โThere will be a day when you can no longer do this, today is not that day.โ
But, that didnโt help since I was already โchecked outโ so I had to resort toโฆ
3. Praying. Pray that you will have the strength to finish. Pray that you can do it. Pray that it will all be over soon. Just try it.
But, my doubt and the devil were strong today ๐ So I started making deals with the devil.
4. (In my head) โOkay, I was supposed to do 16 miles at a 9:06 pace today, but I am hitting every mile around 9:30. This is not going to happenโฆ
I am only going to do 13.1 miles instead. Yeah, Iโll run a half today. That should be okay. Iโll just make sure to do 17 miles next weekendโฆโ
And that my friends is how I made a deal with the devil myself to cut my run this morning. I ended up doing 14 miles, but every single mile was rough. I never snapped out of the crappy feeling, my legs felt like lead and I had no energy the whole time. But, at least I made a 14 miler deal and didnโt just turn around and come home.
Iโm okay with it.
I came home to the best Post-run breakfast though!
Post-Run Pina Colada
Ingredients:
1 cup of Oikos Greek Yogurt in Honey flavor
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup Coconut Water
2 Tb. sweetened shredded coconut
Ice to desired thickness
Directions: Throw all ingredients in a blender and blend it up. Add ice if you want it thicker. Garnish with a piece of frozen pineapple and coconut. Enjoy!
This is the most amazing recovery smoothie because of the protein in the yogurt (itโs always on my recommended post run meals) and electrolytes in the coconut water. Oh, and it tastes amazing!!!
For some reason itโs even better when enjoyed pool side ๐
This is my entry for the HLS Stonyfield contest ๐ Because of rules and laws I have to add the following…
Disclosure: This entry is for the Healthy Living Summit Stonyfield Smoothie Contest. Stonyfield is a sponsor of the Summit, but not this contest.
Vita Coco says
Hi Monica. When you use coconut water which brand do you use? Or you pour it straight from the coconut?
Jac @ Jace's tried bites says
I get the crappy feeling EVERYDAY when i wake up for morning runs. for evenings, not so bad. but they’re worst esp when you’re waking up @ 5!
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Sorry about the run, but 14 miles still sounds good to me! ๐
Never would have thought of making a pina colada with yogurt – I love virgin pina coladas!
ashleigh says
Sorry about the run but 14 miles is still an accomplishment so yahoo!
That smoothie sounds delicious, good luck on the contest!
Cyndi @ Weightless Life says
Sorry you had such a rough run. But at least you made it to 14 miles, and there is always next time.
Amber K says
I don’t like coconut, and yet that smoothie STILL looks good!! Yum
Deals with myself happen a lot when I work out, lol.
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) says
I think we’ve all had that conversation with the devil at one point or another! You’re strong to go that far when it was that hard for you!
Lisa says
I love the post-run pina colada! What a great idea (and tasty too). ๐
Melissa @ TryingToHeal says
I made deals with the devil this morning, and everything else you did. you got farther than me though! great job keeping it up!
Beer and Burrito Body says
14 miles on an bad stomach aint bad . . .cheers! I bribe myself to run all the time.
Jennifer@ knackfornutrition says
That is great you were able to convince yourself to do 14. I really like your quote about being unable to do this one day. I wrote it down and taped it on my wall next to my training schedule. Thanks for the motivation.
amanda says
Just add some rum and you are all set. lol You did a great job on your run. I will be running tomorrow morning, hopefully 14 miles if I have time. ๐
lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) says
damn myself for no thinking about that recipe. You are SO winning.
sam @ Holding Onto Healthy says
mmm that pina colada looks so yummy. that may just be my next post-workout treat!