Yesterday's run was awful. It started off well enough. Met Running Buddy at the corner and we determined we'd take it nice and easy. It was 85 degrees, low humidity, slight breeze, we knew it would be a bit of a challenge, but we both felt up for it.
The first few miles went by just fine, no real surprises. The heat wasn't overwhelming but it was a little on the dry side which seemed to make breathing a challenge. However, I was carrying my fuel belt so that we had water on the way and easily drained one of the bottles before our first planned stop at the local KwikTrip, the three mile mark.
The KwikTrip stop was "interesting". I knew I had to pee, but the rest came as a complete surprise. Foolishly, I thought I needed to get some energy going, so I tried a couple of strawberry Chomps, with a water chaser. Running Buddy also bought some Gatorade, from which I took a few sips.
BAD IDEA! About 5-10 minutes after the stuff hits my system, I started to experience mile 10. For your information, mile 10 was the moment when I knew I was in serious gastronomical trouble during the 2011 Get in Gear. And that's all I'm going to say about that! :)
The rest of the run was a struggle with feelings of nauseau and a strong desire to hurl. We ended up walking much more than running with me taking little side trips to the side of the sidewalks, once with an effort of sticking my finger down my throat just get it over with!
As I ran, I realized that I felt like this because I made a choice to run and to put something into my system that ultimately disagreed with me. Leukemia patients going through chemo don't have a choice. They are doing it because they have to, because they want to live and the chemicals being pushed into their bodies are their hope. That realization kept me moving forward, Running Buddy at my side.
Moving forward, I am going to try going without any GU or similar products and just rely on water during the run. I will have to fuel up properly before and will be looking at what foods will work without upsetting the system.
This run was a freebie. Still looking for that first donor. Remember, it's a simple process, completely secure at http://pages.lightthenight.org/mn/TwinCiti11/ReneeHedstrom#My-Fundraising-Page
Final stats
5.84 miles
12:58 min/mile
Temp. 85 degrees
Humidty low
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