This week was amazing. I went up to 9.5 miles on my long run on Sunday. After a long shift doing nothing but sitting down , my legs were ready. I ran and ran and ran. After 5 miles I feel like I could go on forever. But I decided to stop at 9.5 because I knew the problem isn't WHILE running. It's the after effects of stopping the run. As expected, the cold air hit me and I was left gasping with an uncomfortable taste in my mouth but nonetheless it was a success. The rest of the week I took it somewhat easy. An average of 6 miles about. I run every other day now so as to not overwork my body. One thing I'm not proud of is my eating schedule. I've had little to no appetite but I know I need calories if I'm running this much. Being on the go isn't helping. When I do eat, it's healthy things (whole grain sandwiches loaded with vegetables). I also started making my own juices again that I drink throughout the day (loaded with fruits and vegetables). One thing I'm reluctant to let go of is coffee and energy drinks. I know they're not beneficial but I've become accustomed to them to help me get through the morning. But I'm slowly beginning to exchange coffee and energy drinks for green tea.
I have high hopes for the upcoming week. I hope to hit 11 miles. However, I have time so I won't be disappointed if I don't.
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