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Marathon Training - Spider Webs

Saturday

There are a lot of things as I become a runner I enjoy.  Like for instance, the sense of accomplishment you get when you get up early and go for a run before anyone else even gets up.  It sets your mindset in a goal crushing mode for the rest of the day.  There are also some things that I don't like about running.  The first mile when you feel all those little aches and pains that are saying to stop.  The little pains that you use to listen to that were keeping you from reaching your goals.  Running in the dark after the news just reported a mountain lion sighting in your area and you are running out in the country with no one around for miles.  Another thing that is not too much fun are dogs that like to chase you and act like they want to eat your leg off. Also, I hate the last mile or so of a new long run that is farther than you have run before.  Your body finds all sorts of ways to slow you down, especially with leg cramps.  And the number one thing I hate about running, is running through spider webs.


Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade being able to run for the person I used to be.  Running, for me, has become more of a mental challenge than anything.  I know the body and muscles can be trained to do the required work.  But, the mind is the real challenge.  It seems like it is constantly telling you to stop and this is the biggest hurdle to overcome.  You have to train the quit out if the mind.  

This mornings training run was an 18 mile run.  I don't mind telling you that it kicked my behind. The first 13 miles I included the stretch of road I refer to as the devils staircase.  I did fine through this section and I was able to keep my heartrate well within my aerobic  range (135bpm)  which is better than I've done in the past.  But, it also used all my energy and to keep my heartrate in the 135bpm range I had to revert to walking about two miles of the last five miles.  What I can tell you is that I feel a lot better now after running 18 miles then I did when I first started just trying to walk three miles and almost passing out.  If you are just starting out in your fitness journey, hang in there, you can do it.

My moto is "Everyday one step farther and second faster".

During the run, I packed some almonds and some ketoaid.  I am contemplating using some carbs for the long runs to see if it helps my performance and speed any.   If there is anyone reading this in Keto world and you also are doing marathons, comment below and let me know if you use carbs for running and how it impacts your performance.  For brunch I had 2-3 scrambled eggs, bacon, ham and sausage.  For dinner we will going out to see a movie and I'll be having a burger bowl,  which is just a hamburger patty on top of a salad with a fried egg and some avocado slices.

Keep Calm and Keto On. 
KCKO



Need some more wind in my sails.
First step in the devils staircase






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