I missed the 15 miler a couple of weeks ago, and the 12 miler a month ago kicked my behind because of the heat, so I'm looking forward to really seeing where I am with my ankle and general fitness. I do ok during the week, still am not crosstraining like I need to. My ankle is feeling better and I hope to get back on a bike next week, get to the HP, or something. My running is going really well, even with the ankle brace. I'd like to get rid of it, but as long as I feel more comfortable with it on, I'll have it with me. I did take Thursday off because my legs were tired, but ran a short easy on this morning. I know it's a day off, but I have found that I do better on Saturday if I run a bit on Friday, call it active recovery. If I sit still on Friday, then I suck wind on Saturday. I do make a point to keep it short, slow and keep my heart rate much lower than it usually goes.
My reward for tomorrow's 16 miler is Dairy Queen. I'm a reward eater, but I try not to reward myself for those wimpy little 8-9 milers. We MMers hardly break a sweat for those any more. :-) But a 16 miler, I figure, is worth a tiny bit of ice cream. I do keep the serving size down though, only a cone, or maybe a small blizzard. Just something to let me know I've been there. I sure hope the cheesecake factory people know we're coming. By the time we do 26.2, we'll be ready for a big treat! God forbid they'd run out . . .
See all of you Saturday, and looking forward to it.
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I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who regards herself after a long run. any ice cream will do for me, but if I can get my hands on Ben & Jerry's, that's even better. See you tomorrow!
Coke float made with Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla. We buy a pint make two and that's it. When we bought the half gallon size it would not last long(burp).
Keep the ankle supported and build it back gradually.
I, too, reward myself....CHOCOLATE!!! I'm thinking a snickers will be just fine. I always hate to "blow" all the calories I burned on Sat. morning, so I try not to go crazy rewarding myself. Those burned calories were well earned! Hate to waste it all in one sitting! I actually have an ice cream cake in my freezer (from DQ) from my niece's bday party...it's quietly calling my name, but I know one small slice is probably 500 calories, so I'll be sending it to her house soon! Must not eat it!
But, about the cheesecake factory...I'm thinking I'll save my reward for later (after I've halfway recovered from the 26.2)...and have a big green MARGARITA!!!!
If they run out of cheesecake, they better have "homeland security" on their speed dial!
Cheryl
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