Remember why you started, remember where you’re headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.” ~ Ralph Marston

Long run this week was 9 miles. It’s been a while, a long while, since I ran 9 miles and I was a little nervous about it. It was not so much the actual run that had me in my feels – it was the aftermath. I choose to do my long runs on Saturday mornings and really don’t want to spend the rest of the weekend recovering. So far I’ve not been crushed, but I’m sure that will change as the distances get longer.

I’m also trying to lose weight. It’s not an appearance thing, it’s a health thing. My pulmonologist says if I lose 20 lbs. I might not need supplemental oxygen at night. I would really, really like that. I’m also pretty sure that my hips and knees would really, really like it, too. I have this theory that I really believe to be true, so I refuse to google it. It goes like this – when you are gaining weight you have weight gain momentum. No matter how fast or slow you are gaining the weight train is moving forward. In order to lose weight you have to slow the train, stop the train, and get it into reverse. This is making my current effort of tracking macros and counting calories while still trying to fuel my marathon training frustrating. Because nothing is happening. Well, I’m to the part that the slow gain is no longer happening. So I guess I’ve stopped the train, but it really doesn’t seem to be all that interested in going into reverse. I’m just gonna keep trying. I’ll get there. I just want it to be easier.

How’d I fuel my long run?

Pre Run:

~ Honey Stinger Peanut Butter Waffle (9/10)

Intra Run:

~ Lecka Energy Gel Banana (8/10)

~ Precision Fuel Chew Mint and Lemon (7/10)

~ SaltStick Peach (10/10)