Week 22 – It’s Getting Real

“The difference between try and triumph is a little ‘umph’.” – Marvin Phillips

This week’s long run was 10 miles. I wasn’t worried about it. When I finished last week’s 9 I was confident that I could do 10. But it turns out 10 felt very different from 9, and I’m not sure why. I got them done, and I felt pretty good through the whole run, but it also felt like a lot. Maybe it’s because it’s double digits and that feels like a mental jump and also, even though it was 10 miles, that’s less than half of the 26.2 I will be running. I also struggled a little more throughout the weekend. I wasn’t totally crushed, but things were definitely a struggle. I think I’ve hit the marathon training is hard portion of my plan and looking forward it doesn’t look like it really lets up. I guess it’s all fun and games until the going gets tough. Or something like that…

How’d I fuel this week’s long run?

Pre Run:

~ Honey Stinger Chocolate Waffle (4/10)

Intra Run:

~ Glukos Fruit Punch Energy Liquid Gel (8/10)

~ Ucan Strawberry Banana Edge Energy Gel (7/10)

~ Bonk Breaker Sour Blue Razz Berry Energy Chew (9/10)

~ SaltStick Peach (10/10)