Yep! That's me!
Anyhow, I need to keep myself accountable, and also I want to learn more about it, so i'll be posting about running once a week. I'll start at Monday for this week, since I can't remember it all from last week (though I did do a 40 minute 4 mile run last week... my best time/longest distance!).
This week's runs (I won't run 2 days in a row):
Monday: Ran with the Walk-2-Run group, 30 minutes of running (the last day of the session). It was hot & humid.
Wednesday: I only ran 2.7 miles, but it was 90 degrees & humid, i'm still getting over a sinus infection, I have seasonal allergies, and I was pushing a 5 year old in a stroller. There was a lot of hills, and little shade. A great morning run, all things considered!
My face gets beet red after running, except for around my mouth... kind of like a reverse clown face. It's awful, but it always happens after running, even in the winter. I did some Googling & there may be a link between that & low blood pressure. I'll have to look into that more. I was also occasionally getting headaches after running (also, talked about being associated with low blood pressure, but not proven or fact). I thought it was the most likely culprit, not hydrating enough, but I weighed myself before & after running, and came back 6 oz. heavier. That means i'm taking in more than i'm sweating out, so i'm good there. I also read low sodium, from sweating, can cause that. The last week, I have been putting a little sea salt in my after run milk (can barely taste it), and I haven't had a headache. It could be coincidence, but I think i'll keep putting salt in my milk.
Any pearls of wisdom for a new runner?
I started to run at the same time (last may) and I am a real 'new' runner too. When I go on long runs I like to put a tablet of Nuun in my water. It's just electrolytes, no sugar. It also helps to hydrate before the run (the day before and on the morning of the run).
ReplyDeleteI also found this list of recipes for natural homemade nutrition for long runs (http://ultrarunning.co.nz/content/chia-seeds-running-food), I didn't try yet but it looks interesting.
This mud run looks really fun!
I tried running last year but it didn't work out. I would love to find a group to run with in my area!
ReplyDeleteKris, anyone who starts running is such an inspiration to others! I am so glad you posted about it! I use Amy and Brian's Coconut water to hydrate with before a run...like, why do coconuts grow in tropical climates, right?
ReplyDeleteThe biggest lesson I've learned over the years, (8 years ago I started distance running) was eight years ago when I decided I wanted to run further than 3 miles, was this: it is okay to walk! Ha! Easy! I was always afraid if I stopped I would never get started again...but now I know...I will and do get started again! Also, seems you've already got that one nailed, MODERATION! I won't do a marathon because I know my hips can't do it...I do maybe one or at most two 1/2 marathons a year, just for a goal, and to complete one, you really only need to be able to run for 90+ minutes. I know that sounds like a lot, AND in my last race in May, the walk/runners, beat the crud out of me...grrrr...
I encourage you to pick a fall 10k...do your regular running and once every two weeks, go for a 5, then 7, then 10, then 12 minutes more than usual. I like to do something like this:
week 1: 40 minutes
week 2: 45 minutes
week 3: 40 minutes
week 4: 50 minutes
week 5: 40 minutes
week 6: 50 minutes
week 7: 45 minutes
week 8: 55 minutes
etc...be sure to back off the last week and always run an easy 2 miles the day before a race.
Have fun! You go girl!
Amy in Sebastopol
Thanks so much for your comments! Sorry, I didn't reply earlier, but I wasn't getting the email notifications, so I thought there were no comments! Thanks so much for your support & advice!
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