The NYC Insider's guide to the NYC running is inspired by the thoughts and experiences of a New Yorker who has run the NYC Marathon twice and is now training for 5 Half Marathons - one in each of the five boroughs.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Early Run
Well I finally did it -- reached the 300-mile mark! To achieve this milestone, I got up early to get my 2 Central Park laps in before it gets too hot. And here's the thing: running early is actually quite different. Lots more people run against traffic because there are so many cars in the park at this time. But on the plus side, there are fewer tourists on bikes or strolling in large groups.
Thursday Breakfast: 4 oz applesauce, water Snack: peach smoothie, roll w/almond butter, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: leftover waldorf chicken salad, roll w/butter, water Dinner:
Wednesday's mileage: 12 miles Month-to-date: 99.5 miles Year-to-date: 300 miles
Ok, ok, I admit it: I'm running short on time to finish my 100 miles this month, so I used the stated Wii Fit mileage, even though running 21 miles in 2 1/2 hours is a real stretch for me. But I'm still suffering from runner's toe and chafing and thought inside running might be better for me. I wonder how Wii Fit compares to treadmills and elliptical machines?
Wednesday
Breakfast: 1 slice toast w/almond butter, 4 oz oj, water Lunch: 1 cinnamon/raisin bagel with butter, water Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee with half and half, 4 prunes, handful pretzels Dinner: chicken waldorf salad, water
Wednesday's mileage: 21 miles (wii) Month-to-date: 87.5 miles Year-to-date: 288 miles
There was a wonderfully strong scent of camoumille tea in Central Park today. Not throughout the whole park, just in two specific areas. Since I'm breathing deeply as I run, I really enjoyed it -- 4 times, since I made two laps!
On the downside, I experienced terrible chafing - under my arms and on my belly. I guess I really need to give up the cotton t-shirts for these long runs and wear performance gear.
Sunday
Breakfast: cliff bar, oj Snack: 1 cup coffee w/half and half Lunch: torilla chips & salsa/guacamole, 1 glass sangria Dinner: taco on soft tortilla, rice, corn muffin, diet coke; brownie, oatmeal cookie, coffee w/milk Snack: pretzels, apple juice, water
Sunday's mileage: 4.5 miles Month-to-date: 56.5 miles Year-to-date: 257 miles
Monday
Breakfast: oatmeal w/dried blueberries and sliced almonds Lunch: veggie burger on roll w/salsa verde, propel Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Dinner: garlic shrimp w/spinach fettuccine, mixed veggies, water
Monday's mileage: 10 miles Month-to-date: 66.5 miles Year-to-date: 267 miles
Big run today! And more to come until the end of the month.
Saturday Breakfast: strawberry yogurt w/strawberries and sunflower seeds Snack: 2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: 1 veggie burgers on bun w/ketchup & relish, water Dinner: potato/cheese/bacon pufffs, carrots w/dip, hamburger on roll w/ketchup, roasted cherry tomatoes, red wine
Saturday's mileage: 9 miles Month-to-date: 52 miles Year-to-date: 252.5 miles
I ran two hours with Wii Sports today, using the free run feature. Although the Wii program clocked me at 16+ miles, I've never run more than 10 miles in two hours, so I'm logging that. I think the Wii is too generous.
Thursday Breakfast: strawberry yogurt, sticky bun Snack: sticky bun, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: carrots w/ranch dip, water Dinner: FD cheese raviolis w/broccoli, water
Friday Breakfast: 1 cup cereal w/1 cup milk Snack: cliff bar, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: 2 veggie burgers on toast w/ketchup, water Dinner: steak with barbecue sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, water
Friday's mileage: 10 miles Month-to-date: 43 miles
Year-to-date: 243.5 miles
Although the predicted high for today was only 79 degrees, it was really hot and sunny during my run today. I've really got to plan to get out earlier...
Breakfast: yogurt, cliff bar, water Lunch: steamed veggies, brown rice, tofu, propel Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half, 1 cup cheerios, 1/4 cup pecans Dinner: bluefish w/salsa verde, rice, spinach salad w/strawberries, water
Tuesday's mileage: 6.5 miles Month-to-date: 28.5 miles Year-to-date: 229 miles
Breakfast: yogurt, cliff bar, water Lunch: 6 inch subway sandwich w/turkey, bacon, avocado, veggies; coke zero Snack: coffee w/half and half, 1/4 cup almonds Dinner: mac and cheese, grapes, rubarb crisp, water
Monday's mileage: 3 miles Month-to-date: 22 miles Year-to-date: 222.5 miles
I went out early today and was still so miserable in the heat that I only did 2.5 miles instead of the 4.5 I had planned.
Breakfast: yogurt, water Snack: zone bar, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Lunch: leftover lasagna, water Dinner: lemoncello/proseccio cocktail, olives, bread, fava bean salad, crab pasta dish, apple/fig tart, water
Thursday's mileage: 2.5 miles Month-to-date: 17.5 miles Year-to-date: 218 miles
I'll have to schedule my runs a bit earlier (or later) in the day: it's really gonna be hot this week. I'm also thinking about doing split miles -- some in the morning and some later -- so that I can get in the miles without the agony of really long runs.
Tuesday
Breakfast: total raisin bran cereal w/milk Lunch: subway veggie delight sandwich, cliff bar, coke zero Snack: 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half Dinner: pasta w/asparagus and pesto, apple slices, water Snack: 1/4 cup granola
Tuesday's mileage: 4 miles Month-to-date: 15 miles Year-to-date: 215.5 miles
For some reason, I can't seem to complete a run lately without walking at least a little. Even today, when my mileage was low, I just couldn't do it. Is it the weather (high of 88 today)? Is it psychological? I just don't know.
Wednesday
Breakfast: yogurt w/sunflower seeds, raisins
Snack: too many wheat thins, 2 1/2 cups coffee w/half and half
Lunch: salad w/brown rice and ginger dressing, flavored sparkling water Snack: whole wheat crisps
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