I hesitate even posting this run, but that is what the Fast Running blog is all about right? Diligence and honesty. So, here it goes. Let's just start by saying, that the phrase my dad pounded into my head as a kid (and all while growing up) has never spoke as loud to me as it did tonight, "You have to take the bitter with the sweet". To sum up the run tonight, it was definitely one of the more "Bitter" runs I have been on, here is why:
Because I am bound and determined to lose a few pounds (both to feel better about myself and to increase my running abilities) I committed myself to eating better. So, for breakfast, I just had a bottle of my green tea, then for lunch I had a handful or grapes, a handful of strawberries, some yogurt, a string cheese and a fiber one bar (remember this very important clue, the fiber one bar). So, by the time I got home at 6:15PM, I was starving and wanted to eat. Knowing we were going to go running (Tyler and I) I ate enough to satisfy myself, but not get me full. And, of all things to eat before a run, I opted for Carne Asada (A Mexican meet which I added, avocado, tomato, green onions and lime to) wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. So, after eating (about 45 minutes later) we start running, NOT GOOD (I know whoever is reading this is shaking their head). So, needless to say, I got a bad stomach ache. Not so much in my side as much in the direct center of my stomach, right below my rib cage. It felt like the food was lodged right in there. I thought for sure I was going to throw up, but no, I couldn't be that lucky to get it over and done with and move on. So, I tried to walk, and breath, and no luck. I kept walking a few minutes longer and it seemed to be getting a little better, so I started running again and that is where the Fiber one bar came into play :). Needless to say, it was not my night and I feel bad because I completely and totally ruined Tyler's run, sorry hun. So, moral of my story: 1. If you are going to diet, at least be smart about it 2. DO NOT, under any circumstance, eat Carne Asada 45 minutes before planning to run 3. DO NOT eat a Fiber One bar on a day you plan to run 4. Always remember that we are human and unfortunately, sometimes you have to take the Bitter with the sweet. Hopefully I can make up for it tonight. | 