Notes on my 18 Miler

Today I would like to do a re-cap of my 18 miler (mostly for my own posterity and incase I need to review my long run strategies at a later date)

Pre-Run Meal: 1/3 cup of Apple Juice & Spirulina and half of a PBJ on Potato Bread.

I used my 2 liter (64 ounce) camel back with Orange Gatorade. I was concerned about the calories being that I am going on nice long run and burning about 1600 calories but then I did the math and the Gatorade would be 400 calories and the 4 shot blocks would be another 132 calories that I would be in taking through it so I figured it would be ok. (Yes, this is the stuff I think about while I run).

I wanted to start running at my regular pace like on Friday (I'm not very fast and I really perfer not to slow down anymore than I have to) but I knew it would probably be better if I didn't and I guess my body agreed and my run went something like this:

Mile 1	0:12:13	4.91
Mile 2	0:12:31	4.79
Mile 3	0:13:06	4.58
Mile 4	0:12:51	4.67
Mile 5	0:13:02	4.60
Mile 6	0:13:27	4.46
Mile 7	0:12:20	4.86 *
Mile 8	0:12:23	4.85
Mile 9	0:13:51	4.33
Mile 10	0:12:46	4.70
Mile 11	0:13:12	4.55
Mile 12	0:12:40	4.74
Mile 13	0:13:08	4.57
Mile 14	0:12:27	4.82
Mile 15	0:12:48	4.69
Mile 16	0:12:53	4.66
Mile 17	0:12:28	4.81
Mile 18	0:13:00	4.62
Extra	0:00:20	3.60

* Stopped the clock for potty break.

I tried to keep my Garmin at about 4.8 and after the first 6 or 7 or so miles started using a walk-run method. My watch was set to beap at a 5:1 ration but I tended to skip every other walk break giving me a 12:1 walk ratio instead.

For the first time, I experienced HUNGER on a run. At about mile 10 my stomach was rumbling as if I hadn't eaten in days. I started to use the shot bloks more frequently at this point (I had only had 1 up to this point) so I started having a portion of one ( i cut mine in fours to make them bite sized) every half mile or so.

I also feel like maybe I was over hydrating because towards the end my stomach felt sloshy but when I got home, Mr. Boyfriend did his PALENESS inspection and I got the seal of approval. I was happy to earn since I didn't get it on my 15 miler, he said I looked pale and tired and I had dark bags under my eyes, but not this time. I think HYDRATION was the KEY!

In Review - Week of November 30th:

Full Marathon Training Week 10 of 18:

WORKOUT	DISTANCE	AVG Speed	TIMES
	36.93 Miles	4.82	4
	0 Miles	N/A	0
	0 Meters	N/A	0

Total Workout Time: 07:47:12
Total Running Time: 10:07:17

I was so happy when I got my Daily Mile Weekly Training Report.

I was at the top of the leader board this week! It was my first time :)

I no longer have any doubts about being able to complete the FULL MARATHON! My 18 miler got me hyped up! I CAN SO DO THIS! :)

Next thing to work on is improving that time ;)

Happy Monday!