So, 12 days until the race and I've officially quit couch to 5k. Over the last week and a half I've just felt so BLAH. Lots of lovely digestive issues and headaches. Yesterday was the first time I've jogged in about a week, and like I imagined, it was pretty horrible.
Running outside is way harder than running on a treadmill.
There's just no motivation to keep going. If you stop running on a treadmill you're probably going to hurt yourself, but if you stop running on the pavement, no harm done.
I tried the whole interval thing yesterday and the first few sets were killer. After I got warmed up though it wasn't so bad. Then I got my intervals all screwed up and ended up running while I was supposed to be walking so I ended up just walking the last bit. I was shooting for the whole 3.1 miles, but I ended up around 2.4, which is 75% of what I was shooting for....so close!
Apparently when I get outside, everything I'd taught myself about breathing goes out the window. I had a killer headache last night when I got done. Not sure if I was a little dehydrated or if it was the horrible breathing that got me. Probably a little of both. Either way, it was miserable and I ended up calling it a night around 9.
TMI alert: I quit early because apparently the aforementioned digestive issues are not resolved. And I really don't think I could have made one more lap. Could be because I had an ice cream cone with lunch yesterday and I'm lactose intolerant. Whoops.
BUT, from here until October 5 I do solemnly swear to eat healthy, good food, and nothing but good food, so help me if it's the last thing I do!! I've come too far to give in to temptation now. I'm going to try to cut out all processed foods this week and next and stick to whole, healthy foods. If I've learned anything throughout this process, I've learned that you really are what you eat. Good food is good fuel, junk food is junky fuel. Simple as that.
Well guys and girls, wish my luck! It's almost GO TIME! woo!
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