For the 'first' time, I was running with my own fuel - fuel belts are an important part of any long-distance running gear. I should put up a pic of me in the fuel belts.. they are like two pistol holsters on a belt that you tie around your waist - Actually, two bottles in pouches on the belt - one for water and another for Gatorade or some such electrolyte/sports drink (suit yourself!)
And for the first time, I was to touch double-digit mileage. The suggested target was 10 miles for the Chicago Marathoners of my kind (first-timers). But, with my knee just about getting back to shape, I was skeptical if I would even run two. Anyway, after the warm-up run and the stretching, I started my run.. fully armed (water and Gatorade :) and at my own pace. I decided to do a series of one mile runs interspersed with half a mile walks. After some false alarms at mile two, I could complete nine miles in less than two and half hours.
I am pretty happy with my first 9-miler and I know it can only get better!!
Thanks to Parag - Some pics of the beautiful trail.. Hey, look at the fuel belt!!
2 comments:
I can vividly remember the time when you took up this challenge and have been following your progress with great delight since then. Your excitement is pretty evident by your writings on your blog. Your perseverance despite your knee pains is awe inspiring...I am learning a thing or two on never quitting ;) Thanks...!
It’s quite obvious that your enthusiasm will always find a way to make things work for you...Reminds me of a wonderful quote by Thomas Edison
"If we did all the things that we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
All the best Bhaskar!
Thank you snowflake! you have played a part.. now come to Chicago and cheer me up as I cross the 26.2...
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