Couch to Beacon: Redemption
Shannon Bryan still can't run, but she believes in second chances. She's giving the Beach to Beacon 10K another shot (you know, after last year's tragic failure. But let's not bring that up).
The stomach-tormenting Monster
First off - thanks for the comments on the "trial run" video. Even though I fake ran, it was a good bit of effort to put together. But I aim to please (that's not true - I aim to entertain - I displease often) so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Yesterday evening I went to the Hannaford Beach to Beacon training (remember, I'm kicking July's arse and stepping up the training). They did have food at the end as rumored (well, if you consider bananas and unbelievably hard seed crackers food) but my stomach was in no mood for any newcomers at the end of that run.
You see, I'd found a new addiction (yes, the Dunkin Donuts Turbos were cast aside).
For the past few weeks I've been all about the Monster:
Last night I decided to drink one right before heading out to the Back Cove.
Not smart.
We ran (or were supposed to run) 3.5 miles. I was approx. 1.5 into it when my insides revolted. I rarely get cramps when running (though I do get pains in my clavicle. Yes, my collar bone...is that weird?) but this was a cramp to end all cramps.
You know that movie scene (I recall it from "Maximum Overdrive") where a lizard-like alien that's been growing in someone's belly starts moving around - then aggressively rips through the person's skin trying to get out (then, perhaps, jumps on the bar and starts singing show tunes)? It felt like that.
It wasn't fun.
I had to walk a few times - but ultimately was able to run it in with a time of 40:something. According to my poor math skills, it was about a 11.5-minute mile.
Personally, considering I must have given birth to six lizard-aliens along the way, I think 40 minutes is just fine.
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Reader -
Sounds like that drink induces quite the hangover. I'll try to steer clear - but I admit I'm a sucker for anything with the word "energy" written in it in neon letters. For now, back to coffee.
July 11, 2007 10:13 AM
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I have been 'experimenting' with the heavily advertised Five-hour drink. "The drink that makes you feel awake, alert and productive for hours – without the jitters and crash associated with other energy drink"
True it works but with caution.
I drank a 2oz bottle at work during the morning hours and was up til 2am the next morning. Other times during the same week i drank half-a bottle and was up til 10-11pm. BUT when the following week arrived and i was no longer drinking the 5Hour drink, i was groggy,fatigued,etc 24 hours a day for three days in a row. Even cups of coffee were not helping.
So 5Hour in my opinion might just delay a crash over days.
Posted by Reader Portland-Boston,ME.July 11, 2007 09:57 AM