Since I can no longer get out of bed before 7:30, I missed the morning storm. However, I got off the bus last night and the sky was gray and the air heavy with the humidity of an impending storm. I waited around for about a half hour hoping that the rain would start and it wouldn't feel so oppressive. No luck for me! During the tempo part in the middle of Frick Park I was afraid that I might be stranded the way the trees started blowing and how very very dark it had gotten by 7:30. There was also no sign of wildlife like there usually was - everything was already under shelter.
I do want bonus points for doing 3 miles at tempo pace - 2 as scheduled and the last mile that happened while the storm slammed the area. I thought about stopping but then I would just be wet and stranded in Regent Square. So I sprinted home as much as I possibly could with the water coming up around my feet as fast as it was coming down. I normally don't mind running in the rain - or even storms- but I had never been so close to the lightning and felt the thunder! Glad I made it back - hope my shoes dry out before Saturday!
P.S. Luna has this new powder for a smoothie treat post exercise. I tried the strawberry bannana flavor - NOT Good! I will try the chocolate, but I assume it will not be much better!
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Extra credit granted on the 3 miles at tempo speed!
Also, I laughed out loud at the comment on Luna powder...have we not learned our lesson yet that all that stuff is awful tasting? Guess we will keep trying different products, in hopes that someday, someone more ingenious than the millions before them will make protein/electrolytes/power-boosting magic taste like something edible.
Oh man, I got stuck walking in that rain after a client! But I couldn't run because I was in heels and dress clothes! So bad.
For a recovery drink I use GNC soy protein powder in vanilla and blend it with milk, a frozen banana and almond butter and it is awesome. It makes long runs worth it. And, just as I was typing this, my boyfriend called and said "Do you know what the best birthday present would be? One of your protein shakes" I'm not making it up :)
I also had a dream about GOTR coaching, I can't wait 'til next season!
Best,
Kat (not sure you'd know who Katherine was)
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