This past Sunday I tried to complete a longer distance than two weeks prior. The weather on Sunday was great and a huge treat. Though, with all of the snow and ice thawing, the running route on Memorial Drive was less than ideal with huge puddles and the occasional slippery surface. I set out running towards the Museum of Science. All was fine until about mile 4 when the outer portions of my knees starting hurting (I think my IT bands are to blame). I continued to push through and I started feeling much better around mile 6.
It was also during this time that I tried out GU for the first time. For those of you who are not familiar with it, GU Roctane is an energy gel that you take while running. It provides an athlete with quick and sustained energy, electrolytes, and caffeine to "tap more power and diminish pain" (according to the website). Eating this gel definitely helped me and provided me a with a much-needed energy boost!
As I neared the Harvard Boathouse, my legs started to hurt again and I talked myself into completing the remaining two miles back home. I realized that I probably could have gone on, but did not want to push myself unnecessarily. It's been interesting because this concept of the marathon has tempered my expectations. Where I would normally try my best to complete my running goals, I now try and manage my expectations because I still have 2 more months of training to go. Anyhow, I was happy with completing a little over 10 miles and hope that I can really start adding mileage this coming week/weekend.
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