I was looking forward to my run today. A cool breezy morning, clouds scudding across the sky ππ¬βοΈπ - absolutely my favourite type of weather to run in! π
My plan was for a 14k as part of my HM training but with the possibility of a second 10 miles if all went well.
I wore my Aonijie hydration vest for the first time today too but more of that later.
My route was a mix of tarmac and trails - beautiful in the woods and around the farmland. I settled in to a steady pace and all was 'mostly good'! A bit of a niggle below my left knee at about 9 and then later at all bout 13k. I reaffirmed my positive mindset with a few of those winning mantras, as you do! π The niggle went - I decided to push on to 10 miles - the niggle returned at about 15k!
In all honesty, I think I was running on tired legs - hill repeats earlier in the week and extended shorter runs. I made a mental note to drop the hill repeats for a bit while I am extending my distance again.
The last couple of k were not my finest(!) but Garmin tells me I was a few minutes faster than last time, so that's a positive!
As for the hydration vest - the jury's still out! π€·ββοΈ Yes, it's comfy and carries everything I need but I also found it quite hot to wear, even in the cooler temperatures today. Maybe it's just a case of getting used to it but I think at the moment I prefer my belt.
Off for a well earned soak in an Epsom salts bath now! π
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Sandraj39
Half Marathon
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Sounds like a tough run Sandraj39, but you got through it and thereβs a lot of positives to take from it!ππ
I use my hydration vest for most runs over 10K. I think itβs just a matter of getting used to it. I find itβs much easier than a belt but weβre all differentπ
Great job! Perseverance won the day. Do include the 'pain is just weakness leaving your body' mantra in your toolbox π. Hope the soak sorts the niggle.
You are well positioned to do your HM now. I have got used to my vest now and prefer it to a belt as it used to weigh on my tummy. My back always gets sweaty after but I do prefer carrying the weight this way. Whatever makes you comfortable though! Definitely strong progress to 13.1 though π
Cooler is good, as at the moment itβs still warmish π
I hope your salt bath will reach the parts ..... π and it will ease your achey muscles
I am doing ok with my Aonijii vest. I wore an Adidas Climalite tee with it the other day and it felt ok. I am after the bit bigger one with side cubbies and extra pockets in front of the bottle pockets I found that one of my generous power bars fit ok in the front gel pocket (where the whistle is). It expanded π. The side cubbies one seems to be in male colours though βΉοΈπ€·ββοΈ
Definately feeling more comfortable now thanks and am wondering if it's connected to me taking a tumble last weekend? I was ok on my shorter runs though.π€·ββοΈ
I agree it was easier to get to everything with the vest..we'll see.π
I am sure you will get used to the hydration vest Sandraj39. I never put more water in the bladder than I will need, and expel all the air so it doesnβt swoosh around. My flipbelt is fine for a 10 mile race where water is supplied en route, but when training I found the vest was better for carrying everything I need for fuel and hydration. You are doing really well.
Wonderful Sandra! The perfect weather for it, youβre right. Well done for the 10 miles, youβve definitely earned that Epsom Salts soak! ππββοΈ
Iβve yet to wear my vest this year. Iβll need it for my virtual HM in October so Iβd better crack it back out on my next long run. I didnβt ever find it hot from memory, but I guess itβs what youβre used to. π
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