Preparing for a quick turnaround! Lunch run
The Rotterdam Marathon last sunday was amazing but AND I had some issues with my salt levels which resulted in an amazing learning experience (and some heavy cramps).
Yesterday I did a short 4km injury check run and noticed that apart from some small pains I am good to go! Today I decided to test that a little bit doing a tempo 10km run:
My run today went in line with my trainingscamp. Felt strong, pace was maintainable and I was running with a relaxed posture.
While I am very aware that dehydration / salt deficiency takes days to correctly recover from - I also feel that I am just a recovery period away from getting back on track.
It doesn’t matter if we fail the first, 5th or 17th time - but moreso how do we get back up! I am back up and feel ready to rumble :)
I am in no rush, but also feel I had the best trainingscamp in all my running years, I came out of the run without any real injuries and my fighting spirit is strong! so when my salt levels are good again I will be excited to go for another try!
Happy running!
I love your optimism you don't read frustration at all
Thank you! It was simply amazing!
I feel a large part of the beauty of a marathon is that you will always struggle and wonder why you wanted to do this - being able to anwser that in your mind and finish the race despite setbacks is just a an opportunity for personal growth!
It’s a matter of time and you will be up and running! Go man.
Thank you! Yeah if all goes well, I might give it a try next week!
Don’t mention, man.
Sounds like another good run.
How do you know what your salt levels are? !BBH
Thank you!
It is both an estimate (I take ORS right now to aid replenishment - with extra fluids I might be ready by next week) aswell as just listening to your body (if you feel weak after a run / or you can check the color of your dark urine - you will not be fully recovered).
If all goes well, I will try within 1-3 weeks ;)