The weeks are going by and getting a little easier as well as longer. Week 3 went like this: Sunday: rest (of course), Monday: 3+ miles Tuesday: 30 minutes of elliptical, Wenesday: 4 + miles of speed work, Thursday: 4+ miles, Friday: rest, Saturday: 10 miles for a total of 21 miles for the week. It was a good week all in all with a great long run on Saturday. I tried Creatine before my long run and it kept me full and think it may have helped my energy levels but I will still be testing it to see if it has a good effect on my body. During my long run I did not ever feel like I needed a Gu so water was it for me.
Week 4 was good but not as good as far as how I felt. I put a lot of mileage in but my long run was a little different. Monday: 4+ miles, Tuesday: swimming, Wednesday: 4+ miles with speed work, Thursday: 4+ miles, Friday: rest, Saturday: 11 miles. This run felt good at the beginning but towards the end (maybe mile 9 or so) I felt like I was getting dehydrated. Goosebumps on my arms and a tad bit of a headache were clues towards that but I also took a different brand of Creatine and wonder if that had any negative affects. By the time I got back to the gym I had walked a bit and had a stomach ache but felt better a little while later. I had one Gu along the way, but my plan for this week is to remove the Creatine and have more electrolytes and see what happens. Total mileage for the week was 23 miles and climbing!!
At the end of the first month I am happy with my training so far. I feel stronger already but know that I have a long way to go. Only 5 months left to go til the big day!
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