On the road again...

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Distance: 3.87 mi. (run/walk; road), 2 mi. (run; treadmill)

Today marked day 1 of Bethy's marathon training. How did it feel? Predictably rough. I didn't expect to feel spectacular. Don't get me wrong, I didn't collapse or anything, but my muscles were understandably stiff. I moved to the gym for the final 2 miles because 1) it got dark and 2) that's were my 3.87 ended.

I gotta say, I think running during sunset in San Francisco is just jolly. I stopped in Alta Plaza Park after the long climb up Jackson and watched the pink and orange streaked sky over the Marina and the seemingly calm Bay waters.

I scarfed some Gu before the run. (For those of you who don't know, Gu is energy... um... goo that athletes and runners use to give them the nutritional fuel for whatever exercise it is that they're doing. Scientific enough for ya?) It was my first time trying it (we sell it at the store), and I gotta say, I'm not a fan. I think I'll try some Clif Shot Bloks or Luna Moons next.

As for unusual aches and pains, I only noticed a slice aching in my left hip, which I've noticed for the past few days. My theory is that I danced too much during Clab's bachelorette party and wedding. I take that back. No such thing as dancing too much.

Anyway, I'll sleep soundly tonight knowing I got in a pretty good run and after the pasta I'm about to make for dinner.