Ran with the group on Saturday, was cold and started out rainy. But the weather got fairer as we ran. Unfortunately my stamina did not. I had a terrible run on Saturday! after about a mile in, I was fatigued. It is such a mental downer to me. It's like, I've been putting in the time the last 3 weeks and I'm not seeing improvement as fast as I want to see it! I guess that speaks more to the nature of me... That I'm an instant results person and I am learning what delayed gratification looks like. It means I have to sacrifice not only time and energy but it means that I have to give up certain food I want now in order for my body to be at it's healthiest and better utilize nutrients.
I don't mean to go on a diatribe about my personal habits but I guess running is teaching me perseverance because IT IS NOT FUN RIGHT NOW.
(please feel free to tell me good stuff to eat because I am oblivious, or how I should be regimenting what I eat)
I can sympathize Seth...it does get easier, but I found that interval training works best for me. I never look at miles when I start training, only time (and never for speed). I'll jog for 3 minutes, walk for 1 minute, sprint for 90 seconds...etc and vary it to suit the way I feel on any particular day. If I measure my progress against anyone else, I am assured to be disappointed. Keep it up and soon you will be stopping only to sign autographs :)
ReplyDelete2-4 hours before a run is the best time to eat- helps with abdominal cramps too. More nutrient dense foods like eggs, jerky, almonds, sweet potatoes, quinoa, dark green vegetables, whole grain carbs, and low fat Greek yogurt aren't as bulky and won't weigh you down while you're moving. In general a bigger balanced snack before and after a run s the best- whole grain carbs, lean protein, and small amount of heart healthy fat. I.e. half a turkey sandwhich on whole grain bread and some trail mix. Also try to drink water a few hours before running and not just right before. If you feel a sharp pain inside your shoulder sockets you're not hydrated enough, that also helps with cramping and just makes it easier in general.
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