Sick Days

Monday workout:
13 miles
7:36 min miles
Treadmill of La Fitness
Tuesday Workout:
8 miles
58:38 minutes
7:20 min miles
Treadmill of La Fitness

A Few things to do/not to do before a run...
Do make sure you are hydrated, drinking plenty of water, but...
Do Not overhydrate. It is hard to tell the difference at first, but once you get to know your body it comes easier.
DO Not eat a large meal before a long run, or even just a short run
Do prepare yourself mentally for the amount of miles your run will be

I had some definite struggles this week when I forgot these simple probably common sense things for running. I have also been sick.... just a cold, but it has really effected me. I was planning to do 18 miles on Monday, but #1 I wasn't properly hydrated, #2 not prepared mentally, and #3 I was sick and felt unable to continue after 13 miles. The second run I did was right after eating a big dinner (tacos). Not too bad during the run but the last 2 miles were tough and I felt like pucking in the parking lot on the way out. Luckily I didn't, but I probably would have felt better.