I am not a runner by nature. I actually hated running for most of my life. But, after Caitlyn's joyous arrival followed by the arrival of cellulite on my 24 yr old thighs, I bought a new pair of running shoes and became a runner. No on spring nights like tonight the 55 degree twighight on empty streets calls to me and I long to be one with the road again. With no whinning baby and husband in my ear, just the pitter pater of my own feet and visions of a Heidi Klum body dancing in my head.
I am so sad that I can't run the marathon with you. (25 weeks pregnant and hating it!!) But, when I am ready in the spring to run Marathon #2 maybe you will be ready to do it again. Here are my tips for training. I will dig out my book an d start blogging my journal entries for the coresponding weeks of your training schdulle. Just so you know you're not the only one who thought they were going to DIE!
1. Read the book "Running with Angels"
2. Buy the book "the non-runners marathon trainer" This is now your BIBLE
3. Don't drink water during runs....drink gatorade. (the Rain lime and berry flavors were my fav)Forget about the calories.....you won't get past the eight miler if you don't drink some form of sodium and glucose. Hide bottles of it along the way. And try not to get too pissed when someone steals your fuel from the bushes.
4. Once you start running 10 miles or more....eat half a granola bar (preferably with nuts) half way through your run.
5. Stretch....or you'll get injured before you get to running 10 miles
6. Don't underestimate the power of a good mantra .....this was mine...it's still on my mirror.
"I am a marathoner. I LOVE to run. I am strong. I am beautiful. With Gods help I can do anything. I am not a quitter. I will not stop. I will always finish." Happy chanting.
7. You will encounter blood, sweat and tears. Expect them, and run anyway.
8. Visualize the finish line. You will cross it.
9. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't....especially yourself.
10. Buy your shoes 1-2 sizes too big. Your feet swell when you run. You should feel barefoot in your running shoes. Don't tighten your laces except for the last two set of holes. It feels wierd but it works.
11. Go to a running store and have them watch you run to make sure you have the right shoes. Its humiliating but worth it.
12. The running goo is disgusting. No flavor except cola is bearable. Stick to the "sport jelly beans" by jelly belly. I only really used these on 18 milers and the marathon. Otherwise granola bars and fruit leathers were my staple refuel.
13. Copy your running schedulle and post them at least 3 places in your house. (one on the fridge to fight off the midnight munchies) Then you get to mark off your run 3 times instead of one. It feels so good!! (and your husband finally will see how far you are running and be amazed without you even telling him)
I am sure I will think of more....I love you guys.....I laughed my guts out at your pictures. Pretty sure I won't be posting pictures of my pregnant body any time soon.
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I love your tips Meliss! I so wish you were running with us! You're a Francis too, you know! Love you!
Those were good tips. I didn't think about hiding gatorade along the way, I like that one. You are our inspiration for this Missy so know that you are apart of this even if you can't run it with us.
have i turned into a sap or what, becuase i cry every time each of you write something on this blog! thanks for all the motivation! i love and miss you all!!!
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