Another week, another challenge. I've decided (and have had it suggested to me) that I should try running some 5k events after I train a bit more. Keeping this in mind, I decided that from here on out (unless I have more than a 1/2 hour to run), I'll try to do roughly a 5k run every session. Because our treadmill at work only goes one decimal point, I set my goal at 3.2 miles (a little overkill, but having that little extra bit can only help).
The run went fairly smoothly, but the gym was stupidly hot today; I guess that is a good wakeup call for when summer begins and I start running outside again. I was able to finish the run in 27:20, but cramped up a little in the middle; I guess when it's hotter I need to try to hydrate even more. I just find it hard to run while the ground is rapidly moving under me while trying to drink out of my travel mug - perhaps I need to get myself some kind of sport bottle that is a little more user-friendly. All in all, it was a good run. I have hockey tonight, so it'll be interesting to see how my run inpacts, if at all, my energy level while skating. One thing I learned from this weekend is that I really need to find a way to increase my speed on the ice; I get by, but when I'm skating the puck up from the defensive zone, I always feel like I'm going in slow motion. If I didn't have decent puck handling skills and didn't know how to protect it with my own body, I'd get picked off every time. I'd like to get to the point where I can actually make a move and blow past forwards (defense are easy, they're all slow like me!).
Not Goodbye, but See Ya Later
1 year ago
4 comments:
Great job!
regardless of heat you should be able to run a 5k without drinking. drink in the AM before your run to make sure you don't go into it dehydrated, but your body can sustain for 30 min without.
Right on. I generally get through a whole brita pitcher before my run, but I always bring some water with me in case I get dry. I ran without sipping the first couple times and cramped, so my brother told me to drink during. That cleared things up, but, as I mentioned, the cramping returned. I'm just worried if I drink too much, I'll have to pee while I'm running (and yes, I take care of that before I head down!)
too much water can cramp you too! there are lots of reasons for cramping- it's possible that you're low on electrolytes - potassium shortages will cramp you right away. the other thing is i find the cramps go away as you get in better shape- it might just be from pushing too hard.
I think that might be it; I increased my pace yesterday. I don't think my body liked that. At least, unlike that other time, it was only a faint cramp that went away quickly.
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