The 10 was on Saturday.... aaaand it was nothing short of a disaster. It was hot, humid, and I totally wimped out. We didn't finish... definitely cut the corner on the last part and only ended up running about 4.25 miles (and I use the term running loosely because it was at least half walking). I don't know WHAT it is about running outside that I have such a freaking hard time with, but it's really frustrating.
(I know I know 4.25miles isn't that bad, and some people would kill to be able to run that far. But I can run farther than that (on a treadmill) and the half marathon is coming up SOON and I need to be able to run more than 3 times that far. So, I'm disappointed)
So now... it's less than 12 weeks til the half marathon. I've got some serious work to do. I am definitely going to make sure I do more of my runs outside instead of on the treadmill so I can build up to running outside. I've got a lot of work to do but I don't feel too discouraged (yet!).
Oh and a couple of weeks ago I blogged about looking for a good insulated water bottle. I ordered a Klean Kanteen off of Amazon and it's great!
I still prefer my Camelbak with the straw for the gym but this is perfect for taking with me to class.
So there ya have it.
Stick with the running, girl. I know it's tough, but you can do it.
ReplyDeleteI dont know what it is but I cant run outside either!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got and like the Klean Kanteen!
ReplyDeleteMy half marathon is coming up in one month and last time I ran was...two saturdays ago? At this point, I'm just praying I don't die. I did a 10k two years ago and that was a tough one, so this should be interesting.
ReplyDeleteRunning outside and on a treadmill require different motions. Running outside, you have to push up and forward off of the ground to keep going forward, with a treadmill you have to push up because the ground is already moving for you. While I treadmill is still good cardio, it unfortunately doesn't really compare to running on a track or outside.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up though! You've come so far already :)
Hey I love your blog! I find it really uplifting and motivating. I am a 0L this summer and just trying to do everything right before law school starts.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: do you manage to find time to work out during law school? And is socratic method as bad as it sounds?
I did this my first half...trained all winter long inside and then my first runs outside were AWFUL! It'll get better. Hang in there. You're right though, I'd start running more and more outside so you get used to it.
ReplyDeletecamelback makes an insulated version of the one with the straw. i'm a huge lover too but HATED the mess it made. i splurged and got the insulated one (i think it was about $30) and have LOVED it for the past year. still has the little bitey straw piece ... just a little heavier than the standard camelback!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous! I'm seriously struggling with my weight and would love to run, but I don't know how to get started! Did you just start with walking? Good for you for running that far though! Be proud! :)
ReplyDeleteYou could take some of the pressure off by giving yourself permission to run in intervals. Run 2 mins, walk 1 min. Or whatever. 13 miles is a long way, and it might be more manageable for you physically--but more importantly, mentally--if it's all split up into 3 minute increments. Just an idea anyway. See Jeff Galloway for more info. http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/marathon.html
ReplyDeleteGood luck!