Vibrams – 4.5 Miles

It was a good morning for a run. I was up early, and I decided to go further than the usual 3 miles. I bumped it up to 4.5 miles, and it was fantastic. I had plenty of energy at the end. I still can’t believe what nutrient dense food and a lot of squats and lunges can do to improve performance. My limiting factor is water, so I think I need to buy one of those and grip bottles or a water bottle belt so I can hydrate as I go.

How did I feel after? Great! Until later. My calves and ankles are a little sore, and I was too relaxed the rest of the day. I felt that I was moving in slow motion and had no desire to tackle anything with gusto. I don’t like that feeling.

I have learned to better prepare myself by eating a banana before the run, and an electrolyte drink and some French Toast after. The electrolyte drink is not a sports drink, but a powder mix. I am not sure that I like even drinking that because I am anti-prepared food, but it seems to help me be less drained. I need to do some research regarding post run eating, as more than three miles in this heat drains me to a state of day long relaxation. Ryan says that’s a good thing and I should just go with it, but I want a little more pep.