But overall, it was a really good workout. Then I came home and did some basic yoga poses and then dived into one of my 20 minute DVDs. I did the "Weight Loss" one. I don't know about the weight loss part, but it's really good for a post-run cooldown. Lots of hip openers and twists. I think it really helped cool me down, more so than my usual yoga cooldown. Plus, now I'll practice different poses. I have all 5 of the 20 minute DVDs, and my goal is to do each one after a run or bike workout.
But I was plum tuckered out afterwards. Not sure if it is the biking, the running or the yoga, but I almost fell asleep in my Thai beef. (Thanks to Abe for making dinner AND doing the dishes.) We talked about Twin Cities a little...I mentioned that soon I'll have to put the iPod away, and get used to my 15-20 mile runs without music. But then Abe pointed out that a long training run is different from running a race, even a long race--you don't have the spectators or the crowd around you. I realized that I was probably going to be very lonely on October 5th, running TCM by myself. I've run my previous two marathons with other people. Grandma's 2007 was perfect when it was just me, Deb and Val. Maybe I'll have to be one of those annoying people who tries to make friends with other people on the race course. Anyway, Abe also said that I might as well use the music to my advantage on my long runs, since I know that I run slightly faster. I think it's the same argument that Karen was making--let the music help build my aerobic engine, and then let the adrenaline carry me on race day. I really don't want to do my long runs without music, so I'd like to believe that they are right. I guess we'll see!
For the record, I'm completely opposed to the iPod ban, but I also don't care enough to break the rules. Maybe if they come out with wireless headphones...or have they already? Hmm...the official rules say that the "visible possession of any electronic device" is not permitted in the competition area. Does that mean that Abe could follow me with my iPod and some speakers? Cool! I'll totally create a little playlist. Fun stuff.
I remember seeing a person at Grandma's last year with this elaborate headscarf to hide her iPod...she mentioned that there was no way she could do it otherwise, and I can understand that. But it was so stinkin' hot--she must have been dying under that thing. Maybe I'll have to do some research.
Wait, we can't have cell phones in the competition area? Why the heck not? That seems a little ridiculous. I mean, I think Val has always carried her cell phone with her during long races, in case she or someone else gets into trouble. I guess some cell phones play music, but still. This is just silly.
Well, apparently there *are* wireless headphones...who knew?! But they're still fairly large...I need some of those Oakley sunglasses with the headphones built in.
Last night, I took the long way home (so, biked about 10 additional miles), then quickly changed into running clothes to go meet Amy on Lake Harriet. I gulped down a bag of Sport Beans (about 100 calories), and we did a leisurely 2.71 mile run. Actually, I don't think it was leisurely for either of us! My legs felt like rocks and hers did too. But I was *starving* when I finished. So starving that I ordered a whole hoagie from Davanni's and chips. And then proceeded to eat the whole plateful of food. My tummy was not happy with me at the end of the evening.
Tonight is a short and sweet tempo run, then yoga. Then laundry. My life is very interesting. Why does anyone even read this?
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