Saturday, November 9, 2013

Chicago's Perfect 10 at Navy Pier (10 mile)

11/09/13

10 mile run
(1:44)

Faster than I planned to run, but I wasn't sure what to expect. Since this was my first 10 mile, I wanted to take it easy until I felt comfortable. I could have probably ran it around 1:30, but I shuffled with my running partner until I got to mile 5, at which point I increased my pace steadily. At mile 9 I had plenty of energy to push about a 7 minute pace, and finally sprinting the last 50 yards.

I ate a half cup of oatmeal, a Starbuck's Berry Refresher, and only drank half of a shake (1 cup of berries, 1 scoop of protein, 1.5 cups of water). I took a Gu shot at mile 5 and a Gatorade at mile 7.
My left knee has been a little tight and slightly painful at the insertion of the Biceps Femoris. Rolling and stretching for recovery. One more race for this season, (Jingle Bell Run 10k, Chicago)!

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