Well yesterday, I ran 15 miles, and I rocked it out!
My plan was to run a six mile loop to and from my house, grab some water and pee if necessary, then do another six mile loop, water/pee break again, then three. I felt so strong after loop two that I opted to just keep going and finish out the fifteen. At several points when the Nike+ lady told me how far I'd gone, I just felt giddy. I knew I could keep going, and I knew I'd finish strong.
I then got home, guzzled some Gatorade, and took an ice bath. My friend Cindy says that I must have "brass ovaries" to even consider an ice bath, and I have to say, the first time was quite the leap of faith. But yesterday, I was actually looking forward to it. I even thought it felt good. I didn't even need my post-run nap! Instead, I took Jack to Starbucks and the pet store.
I feel amazing.
In other news, I had a check-up last Thursday. The doctor immediately asked if I feel tired often or if I am having trouble with my endurance levels. No, I told him, and added that I'm running a marathon in a few months.
He was very surprised, because my blood tests indicate that I'm anemic! He told me to take some iron supplements, which I started today. I suspect that once that extra iron is coarsing through my veins, I will be a superhero.
Like maybe Iron Man?
4 comments:
WOO HOO good for you!! Hopefully someday soon I'll be able to say I ran 15 miles and I kicked ass while doing it. =D
You ARE superwoman. Impressive. I think you need a cape. Jack would be very jealous.
That's awesome! I bet you will be a superhero with the added iron, too.
(Did you make your superhero avatar yet?)
I already thought you were a superhero. :)
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