The Final Long Run That Wasn't

My plan for today was 12 miles.  My last double digit run before the marathon.  I was mentally and physically ready to hit it.  I turned on my iPod to block out the many thoughts I've had jumbling in my head lately.  Some I have blogged about, some I have not.  Just a lot of stress in my little world these days and I didn't want to think about it this morning!

The first three miles were 10:09, 10:13, and 10:47.  The weather was perfect - 50 degrees, no wind. I was feeling so good!  At about the 3.5 mile mark everything went south.  My stomach started complaining.  I walked a little and it settled down.  Started running, it started complaining.  Run, walk, run, walk.  I detoured to my house at about mile 6.  Took care of business and headed back out, only to turn around less than a half mile later.  Grrrr.

So what happened?  I almost always eat pizza before a long run.  It works every time.  Last night Les wanted pasta instead.  That should have been fine, but I ordered Chicken Parmigiana.  Too much protein.  It really is that simple for me.  Simple carbs are fine, throw in protein and my stomach is not happy. I am also a slow learner.  This happened on the final Saturday before my marathon in June!!  I think I just get tired of pizza, want something a little different, then pay for it.  I will eat pizza next week!

Here's the recap of my week:

Sunday:  Rest Day
Result:  Rested

Monday: 5 Miles Easy w/5 Strides (pace 9:46)
Result:  5.25 miles in 58:52, 11:12 pace

Tuesday:  5 Miles w/3 Miles @ Tempo
Result:  Rested

Wednesday:  Rest
Result:  7 miles of hills in 1:22:02, 11:43 pace

Thursday:  5 Miles Easy (pace 9:46)
Result:  5 miles in 1:04:08, 12:49 pace
I was sore from Wednesday's hills!

Friday:  5 Miles Easy (pace 9:46)
Result:  Walked 3.06 miles in 50:02, 16:22 pace
I wanted to take it really easy so I would have a good run on Saturday.

Saturday:  12 Miles LSD (pace 10:04-11:04)
Result:  6.82 miles in 1:21:59, 12:01 pace

Total planned miles:  32
Total miles:  27.14