Training Log: My First 16 Miles
Posted in Fitness Training, Running, energy, goals, inspiration, mindset, personal development, visualization on February 27th, 2010 by Munro – 1 CommentToday was my longest training run to date: 16 miles in 2:37 = 104 laps around the Pleasant Grove Recreation Center indoor track. Ugh, I’m feeling a little dizzy. Previous to this my longest run had been the 14 miler I ran last Saturday.
I wanted to run outside, but the air was a bit cold and I wasn’t prepared with the right gear. I’m determined to get some good outdoor training in soon though!
This entry will give a basic break-down of the pre-run meal, the run itself, post run meal + some bonus tips & tricks I’ve used in my training so far.
With the Salt Lake City Marathon a month and a half away (Apr. 17) I still have a lot of intense training ahead. I’m trying to be careful about not pushing too hard so that I can prevent any onset of injury.
Pre-run meal
I had one Eggo Waffle and 1 slice of bread, both with peanut butter and Miller’s Creamy Honey on it. I also had a 1.5 oz. shot of Activ Healthy Chocolate, a handful of grapes and half a banana. I intended to start my run one hour after eating, but didn’t end up getting out the door until two hours later. I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t have the fuel needed for the long run. My thanks go out to Runner’s World nutrition information: http://www.runnersworld.com/channel/0,,s6-242-0-0-0,00.html read more »
