This is my training log on my way to my third marathon: Madrid
Run like noone is watching
I hope you get as excited about new running shoes as I do.
I do.
I’m hoping new shoes will resolve my heel pain (that will mean the old ones were just too worn out and not that I’m asymmetrical or something else) and that I will rock. Isn’t that the purpose of the new shoes? You become invincible.
Since I have new shoes I’ll try to get some new songs for my running, something to keep your heartbeat up up and above (we wouldn’t like to do that by running faster, do we?)
Oh, I put my new short on today, blue with ‘just do it’ on the side. I looked like a freaking nike commercial. Still, I can’t deny I’m loving these tempo run short.
My new shoes are saucony pro grid jazz 15, I haven’t found may reviews about this model but I liked it so much (still, not having reviews makes me anxious, is that a fake model?) Please tell me if you using them, I can’t just pretend in front of the Internet that my shoes exist.
Diet Tips From Scott Jurek, Ultrarunner And Vegan
One of the biggest questions I get as a runner is “what can I do to be a more efficient runner?” Whether you are getting ready for your annual Memorial Day Fun Run or make a living running Ultramarathons, what you put in your body is the most important aspect to your training regimen.
Here are 5 Diet Tips To Optimize Your Running.
1. Lentils and beans. Packed with protein and carbs, they
are a staple in almost every culture around the globe. Try making a Lentil-Mushroom Burger. An alternative is a dense Pea Protein Powder.2. Grains. While some give grains a bad rap, whole grains have been consumed for thousands of years and were used as a calorie source that traveled well for nomadic tribes and warriors going into battle. Quinoa was a staple of the Incas and is technically a seed, not a grain, and has all essential amino acids. Brown rice is another option.
3. Tempeh. This super dense veggie protein has one gram of fat to three grams of protein. It’s my go-to when I feel I need a protein punch.
4. Kale/Lacinato. Kale is touted as one of the best vegetables, and we all have been told to get more greens in our diet. Steam, sauté or chop it raw into salads. You can even throw it into your smoothie.
5. Flax oil blend/Udo’s Oil. Essential fatty acids are critical for all functions in the body and most of us don’t get enough nor know how to get them in our diet. I used to grind flax seeds and hemp seeds and always guessed if I was getting enough. Now using an Omega 3-6-9 oil blend like Udo’s Oil 3-6-9 has taken the guesswork out of my diet. I add it to my smoothies, cereal and salads.
Again, I went out too late and the great heat got me just after the warm up
(The Great Heat already waiting to jump on me)
3 km warm up
12x200m at 4’20-4’40 with 300m rec
3 km rec run
As always I supposed to run faster, the plan was going at 4’10…aghhh
I’m getting a runner’s suntan, not sure if that’s a positive thing.
When I finished my warm up I came across a runner with a leg prothesis.
Makes you humble about your own excuses and goals.
I do, especially when it’s warm and without wind.
At this period everything starts to blossom and smell of trees is insane!
The earth smells so intense.
The minute I went out I put my foot in a puddle so I thought it doesn’t matter how wet I’m going to get, the damage has already been done ;)
Here and there, in the park and along the canal,my foot hurting a bit but less than yesterday (dear foot:I promise I will give you a break tomorrow) and actually I didn’t give a damn about the pace. I was completely soaked and amused.
I find really relaxing looking at the canal when it rains, water falling on water is a pure magic.
it was raining in the morning but I don’t mind running in the rain so I put my shoes on for a last taper run.
I was slow and I decided to choose my usual track to close the circle: the same route I used for training all past months, along the Naviglio canal.
You know that during the taper week ALL possible pains come out: this week my chest muscle was aching (it’s a pain that comes back especially after a fast run), yesterday my foot was hurting and this morning my knee started to hurt exactly the same way it did during Athen’s marathon.
‘Will you stop?’ I thought to my body’ I hear you! Don’t be such a drama queen, we’re gonna be just fine! I know you’re scared, I’m scared to’.
And like in american movie the sun came out
pissing me off cause I had no sunglasses.
Make a fashion statement or die trying.
Thank you all for comments and support, now I’m finishing foam rolling and packing :)
What is the best part of the relay? (no, not running only part of the race but you were close)
People.
I must say I’m not a fan of racing in Milan, maybe because it’s the city I live in so I have nothing new to explore while running, maybe it’s a lack of cheer though it is changing slowly.
That is why I like doing Milan City Marathon in a relay, dividing the course with team mates and making it just a fun run.
I tell you, it wasn’t easy to make it fun on Sunday as it was pouring for the whole race!
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I’m totally like that!
I can run up to 10k without music then I need a power song!
Oh well, I guess I’m not a professional..
(via veganrunnergirl)
