So, let me just tell you how big of a disaster this 10k was that I ran on Saturday...
Well, I went into it thinking it would be challenging, but doable. Let me preface it by saying that I am NOT a runner. I am a lifter. I like lifting heavy things, and then slamming them back down. I like zumba. I like spinning. I have a love/hate relationship with Crossfit. I like Pilates and sometimes yoga. But I HATE RUNNING. I am 4'11, short and stocky with short little legs and huge wonder thighs and tiny feet.
Being completely honest, I really didn't want to run it in the first place. My trainer friend really pushed to into doing it, I really am not very good at saying no. But she's pushed me out of my comfort zone plenty of times before, and it usually isn't too bad. Shes the one that had me run my first 5k, and she got me into lifting and Crossfit, and I owe a lot of my past successes to her pushing me. But being that I get absolutely no pleasure in running, I definitely didn't train as much as I should have. I did think I trained enough to get by, but I should have trained more.
So, first and foremost, I definitely did not hydrate enough before the race, and I also didn't eat anything. I have a nervous stomach and I didn't want to drink too much for fear of needing to go to the bathroom. Which translated into not eating or drinking anything. Starting off, I actually didn't do too bad. I was able to run the first half of the race in a pretty decent time of 37ish minutes. I jogged the whole thing. At least I know now that I can do a 5k if need be. But the second half of the race was horrible. It got a lot sunnier and warmer, my feet got HORRIBLE blisters between mile 4-5, and I was just exhausted. I was spent. I had no energy. Ultimately I had to walk a bit, I couldn't jog the whole thing. I was cranky. My friend got really mad at me, she really wasn't as supportive or understanding as I would have liked, and every time I slowed down my body would get really bad chills and goosebumps. I ended up finishing almost last place. There were about 15 or so HALF MARATHONERS that started at the same time I did and beat me to the finish line (those people are insane).
However I did finish. I was able to jog the last little bit of the race and jog past the finish line. My fiance surprised me by being there. I cried like a baby, mainly out of sheer embarrassment for doing so poorly. I ended up going home and my body was freaking out. I couldn't eat or drinking without wanting to vomit, and at one point I did vomit. I took a small nap and felt a ton better, but I'm pretty sure I had some massive dehydration issues going on, or overheating or something. I almost contemplated going to the hospital if it got any worse, but luckily it didn't and I was able to relax a bit. I feel fine now, just some general soreness and gross blisters, and my ego was a little hurt.
Everyone keeps telling me though that I should be proud for finishing and even attempting it. I am proud, but I also would have liked to do a lot better. I know my friend who did it with me is disappointed and mad at me, and honestly at this point I don't even know if she's going to want to even continue being my friend. Which is petty, but I can see her using it as a reason to not really want to be friends anymore.
So moral of the story is that I will not doing any more races, unless its a simple 5k. I think I should be okay to do those, I may want to do a few fun runs during this summer, but that's it. I will definitely continue to stick with lifting.
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!
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What the heck? Why was she mad? I am sorry you had a bad experience - and wow, if you had fuel yourself with good food and water I bet you would have easily done it. I also hate running and like to to lift heavy stuff...
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How sad that she is mad at you for completing something that was so difficult for you! Perhaps someone like that isn't someone you need in your life. And I'm right there with you on the whole running thing. 5k's are my max!
2016年05月9日 会员:: notelaine
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My hat is off to you. Not many people are brave enough to challenge themselves and step out from the comfort zone. Not being a runner...You finished and can learn from this experience. Now go find something heavy a lift it. Maybe you could have your friend (?) lift something heavy as well. :)
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2016年05月9日 会员:: TheLovelyMrsG
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I'm sorry, but I find it really disturbing when people feel compelled to ignore their bodily distress signals in order to finish a race (or some other such event) when absolutely nothing important is at stake. Overheating and dehydration is VERY serious and potentially deadly. Sure we have to push our endurance a bit to develop it, but making yourself ill is not beneficial. The higher brain function of humans is actually a detriment in cases like this - no other animal would behave in such a manner. If that so-called friend dumps you, I'd say good riddance. Be kind to your body.
2016年05月9日 会员:: trackin64
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If a "friend" dumps you for a reason like this, they are not really a friend! I say congratulations on trying, and even more on finishing. And for recognizing that it just isn't for you -- it's fine to get out of your comfort zone, but you also need to know when to say no. I have physical limitations that make me do most of my exercising inside and if my friends don't understand that, too bad!!
2016年05月9日 会员:: pandasmom
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I got a chuckle. Sounded like me when i was younger! I did EVERYTHING BUT Running. I was a heavy weight lifter, aerobics, swim,etc. Hated RUNNING!!! THEN I started running, little by little, i started to love it. It took a while though. THEN, yes THEN My KNEES! The worst thing I could have done is run. And that was only a year or so of running shorter 30 minute - 45 minute jobs. If ya hate it, save your body and just keep doing things you like that don't jam those knees. I know very few people who regularly run that are older who can still do it. Not saying there aren't any! Two surgeries later and an artificial bone implant at 34 = no running "-) (I'm probably not the norm, but......there , i gave you a good excuse to NEVER do that again. Unless you really want to . If you do feel challenged to love it, i honestly started loving it after about a month of just timed jogs. I never went for distance, just getting my cardio workout and heart rate to ultimate burn. I never went for the "distance" .... Congrads on trying, geez, I would do it on rollerblades:-)
2016年05月10日 会员:: Lizzygracemusic
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I'm disappointed at your friend for being disappointed. It's not her body. Im surprised especially since she encouraged you to do so many other things. She should blame you or be mad for your having not felt prepared. Anyways, thanks for sharing!! I totally get the stomach and water thing. That's happened before when I had to spin early in the morning. I'm not a morning person so sometimes I end up not eating much or not drinking as much as I should. It's a killer
2016年05月10日 会员:: holidaybunny
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone! I will definitely be sticking to what I know, and maybe do a couple of fun run 5ks this summer just to challenge myself! I'm sure in the future I will be able to look back on this whole situation and laugh about how ridiculous it is!
2016年05月10日 会员:: xohhjeez
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I hate running...except when big guys are chasing me. Then, I have speed and endurance. Otherwise, I walk. ;-)
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I'm 4'11" also, so I totally feel you on the running thing. I HATE to do it. If I were in a horror movie, I would just stand in my high heels and say screw running just kill me now. LOL! Anyways, I am super proud of you for running that 10K. You have achieved something that very few people, including myself, have the guts to even attempt. If that so called *cough* friend* is mad at you well then screw her! She's not a real friend and you deserve to be supported in your life journey no matter what. Kudos to you and don't feel embarrassed for not competing on a certain level with others when you try something new. Health is a personal thing and you are obviously winning!
2016年05月10日 会员:: DivaTrue
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