Saturday's run was a little harder than the previous week's practice. We ran 8 mi and I arrived a little late, was chased by a cute pug that had to be returned to her owner, almost got lost, and made some new friends along the way. I met some women I can run with during the week and collaborate with on fundraising as well. I am excited about the practice, although I was not excited about my performance. I walked a good portion of the last half of the run (or ran slowly)... In my defense, it was very hot and humid that morning. I realize that I may have a race in those conditions, but my hope is that I will improve my endurance and will become more used to the summer weather.
Sunday: Ryan and I ran around sunset. We ran around the apartment but didn't get far before he felt nauseous and I was feeling a twinge in my knee and hip. We probably only ran 2 mi, but they were hard-fought.
Mon: We checked out the Ames High track. It is pretty nice... rubberized like the MHS track back home. We ran 1 mi straight then took a water break. I ran 3 mi total that night. Ryan did windsprints while I focused on getting a rhythm. I was feeling pretty good, there was a beautiful sunset, and bunnies hopping through the fence. I realized that my shirt was soaked and that it was extremely sticky out... on the way home I started feeling really out of breath- not wheezy like you might stereotypically expect, but just deflated. My breathing was really slow. It took me a few hours and a nap to feel like myself again.
Tues: This morning I was up early for a meeting and I was rushing around getting ready when I popped a vitamin pill. I have taken these vitamins before and stopped because they made my stomach upset if I didn't eat food with them. So I ate the vitamin with food. Apparently I didn't give myself enough time to digest, because about 10 minutes later, I threw up. I felt weak all day; I ended up staying home for the afternoon because my presentation was postponed/canceled due to flooding. Project AWARE (annual river clean-up) has also been postponed so my schedule is all screwed up now...
Then just a little bit ago, I was checking my email, listening to my iPod, when I got a call telling me I have to be in Des Moines tomorrow by noon ready to mobilize for disaster response. My job is through the AmeriCorps program, which is essentially the domestic Peace Corps, so I knew this could happen, but I didn't think it actually would. I have been hearing lately that these floods are at or are nearing '93 flood levels, so I am not surprised. I just wish I had more of an idea of what we'll be doing. I guess my training for the marathon won't have to be cut short, it will just become different elements of my training- strength training by filling sandbags and removing debris. As it stands right now, I'll be sleeping in a church basement for an indefinite period of time, and may be moved elsewhere. I was planning on assisting in Parkersburg anyway; I hope we have the option of serving there.
I'll update soon.
Stay dry!!!
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