NIKKI8's CalorieKing blog
Saturday, May 17 2008 - Pre race nerves
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I don't know if I've ever blogged so little in a month. My goodness, it's been hard to get on lately. And usually if I don't update my own blog, I at least read other people's and comment, but I haven't even been able to do that.
Things should slow down pretty soon as Collin is done with school and I'm cutting back on activities.
So tomorrow is my first duathlon and I'm so nervous I'm actually having a tiny bit of anxiety right now. It's 10:30 and I need to get some rest, but I wanted to write it out first.
It is a 1 mile run-11 mile bike-1 mile run. I've never done this before. I know I can run. And last year I did 12 miles in the team triathlon. So I feel confident except that I haven't been training on my bike as hard as last year.
And I just looked at some links on the race page and a tri-coach comments that there is quite a bit of elevation making this a rough ride, but good for beginners since it's only 11 miles.
That's what started the anxiety. I'm scared. No, really, I'm quite nervous right now.
I think one thing that bothers me is Chris' lack of support on this. He doesn't think I'm capable of this, he thinks I'm crazy for doing it, and he resents the time it's going to take away from his free time. So that adds to my anxiety. I really want to be able to do this--and shove it in his face.
But ultimately, I'm doing it fo me. This is a personal challenge to me only. I may have bitten off more than I can chew, but there's only one way to find out.
I discovered something interesting the last few days. I had an awesome run yesterday. I did a little over 2 miles after my boot camp class and it was such a great run. I didn't drag at all. Great pace and speed. I felt so strong. I felt like I could keep going.
I was telling this to my cousin later, who has run a marathon. She mentioned some factors that could contribute to this and what could bring you down during a run. And nutrition was one of them.
Well, the day before I had eaten very clean--no junk at all! I wondered if that affected my run and my cousin thinks most definitely.
So I've been thinking about that alot. And I did the best I could to eat well today in preparation for tomorrow. Unfortunatly, I didn't do as well as Thursday. I finished one of the boys' icecreams and had a few of their fries and some sips of their sprites. But overall, better than what I would have done if I hadn't been deliberatly trying to keep it in check for this purpose.
I would like to do some research in this and about what you should eat the day before a race. (Input, Sarah?) I know it should seem obvious to me, but the difference in my run was so amazing that it kind of "woke" me up and brought the reality to me that the food really does affect my workouts.
And if I want to race and do tri-training, I need to pay more attention to my diet.
Okay, I'd better get to bed. I will check in and let you know how it goes! Yikes!
Things should slow down pretty soon as Collin is done with school and I'm cutting back on activities.
So tomorrow is my first duathlon and I'm so nervous I'm actually having a tiny bit of anxiety right now. It's 10:30 and I need to get some rest, but I wanted to write it out first.
It is a 1 mile run-11 mile bike-1 mile run. I've never done this before. I know I can run. And last year I did 12 miles in the team triathlon. So I feel confident except that I haven't been training on my bike as hard as last year.
And I just looked at some links on the race page and a tri-coach comments that there is quite a bit of elevation making this a rough ride, but good for beginners since it's only 11 miles.
That's what started the anxiety. I'm scared. No, really, I'm quite nervous right now.
I think one thing that bothers me is Chris' lack of support on this. He doesn't think I'm capable of this, he thinks I'm crazy for doing it, and he resents the time it's going to take away from his free time. So that adds to my anxiety. I really want to be able to do this--and shove it in his face.
But ultimately, I'm doing it fo me. This is a personal challenge to me only. I may have bitten off more than I can chew, but there's only one way to find out.
I discovered something interesting the last few days. I had an awesome run yesterday. I did a little over 2 miles after my boot camp class and it was such a great run. I didn't drag at all. Great pace and speed. I felt so strong. I felt like I could keep going.
I was telling this to my cousin later, who has run a marathon. She mentioned some factors that could contribute to this and what could bring you down during a run. And nutrition was one of them.
Well, the day before I had eaten very clean--no junk at all! I wondered if that affected my run and my cousin thinks most definitely.
So I've been thinking about that alot. And I did the best I could to eat well today in preparation for tomorrow. Unfortunatly, I didn't do as well as Thursday. I finished one of the boys' icecreams and had a few of their fries and some sips of their sprites. But overall, better than what I would have done if I hadn't been deliberatly trying to keep it in check for this purpose.
I would like to do some research in this and about what you should eat the day before a race. (Input, Sarah?) I know it should seem obvious to me, but the difference in my run was so amazing that it kind of "woke" me up and brought the reality to me that the food really does affect my workouts.
And if I want to race and do tri-training, I need to pay more attention to my diet.
Okay, I'd better get to bed. I will check in and let you know how it goes! Yikes!
4 comments so far.
4.
a decade ago
You can do it! And you will! Food and nutrition definitely has a huge impact on how you feel, especially for those of us who have Celiac. The cleaner we eat and the more nutrition we get, the more we absorb and the better we feel. Since giving up 95% of the junk food, I feel so much better. Your body operates on clean protein, fruits, veggies and if you are running, proper carbs -- not cookies, chips and french fries.
by HOCKEYFAN7
3.
a decade ago
I do think it's important to eat well while you're in training - my problem is usually just that my portions are too large ... my eating for the most part is clean (like I have three servings of almonds instead of one. almonds themselves are great, but I don't need so freaking many. or, I do need so many, but my waist compensates
:laugh5: ) Eating a diet heavy in fruits and veggies (for good carbs) and lean protein is the best way to train for endurance (and really for everything) ... meanwhile, I can't wait for your race report. nerves before a race are TOTALLY normal. I get them even before totally inconsequential races. Sorry Chris is still being a wiener.
by SFARRANT
2.
a decade ago
Every time I have asked about eating before exercise everyone answers "oatmeal!" but I'm not sure about a long run/bike like you are doing. There has to be something to the marathoners all eating carbs the night before, right? I'll leave it to the experts! Now, you can DEFINITELY do this, and you will feel great once you've accomplished it -- in spite of the lack of support from Chris, because every one of us is cheering you on! My husband was completely intimidated by my losing weight, every step of the way, as if my improving myself was a threat to him....unfortunately, "change" in itself makes people look inside themselves, and sometimes they don't like what they see -- and it gets projected back on the people that made them look. GOOD LUCK, NIKKI. Be sure to come back and tell us all about it!
by NMA5632
1.
a decade ago
Could any of this lack of support on Chris's part be because he is jealous that you are so fit and you have taken the initiative to sign up for this duathalon and you're going to complete it? Could he be jealous about all of that? Not like that excuses it, but that's almost what it sounds like - Despite the bit of ice cream/fries, it sounds like, in general, you did pretty well - be nice to yourself - okay, you're probably reading this in the morning so... have a great race! just work on enjoying yourself! I'm so proud of you for signing up for this and doing it!
by LAURAGLAURA