Stretching after an 11 mile stint at Inspiration Point, 2012
I can’t remember how many women ran the distance last week, or this week, but I just know I saw a lot of hands go up in the air to say they would be going 11 miles or 140 minutes!
I just love seeing teammates on the trail, and particularly enjoy watching them finish their run with the satisfaction of knowing what they have just accomplished. Way to go WOW team!
As Coach Stephanie said this morning, we are now half way through our training for the Oakland Half Marathon.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Sunday, March 4 when we will get to run on the course.
On race day the running festival will provide water and lemon-lime Gatorade at 8 stations for the Half Marathon. They will also provide GU, and some other salty snacks at some of the other aid stations. Make sure you test GU and Gatorade on a training run to make sure they agree with your stomach.
Since our distance has increased I want to remind people to try and eat or drink something with protein within 30 minutes after finishing your run. Protein shakes, low-fat chocolate milk, yogurt, kefir, eggs, turkey, tuna, peanut butter, and almonds are just some ideas of what to eat or drink.
The reasoning behind this is to begin repairing the tiny tears that occur in muscle breakdown.
Thank you, Coach Stephanie, for your training and guidance in meeting the individual needs of each member to stretch and reach their personal goal. We are all fortunate to be members of the wonderful WOW Team!
Coach's Note: When you eat right after your run, the energy goes directly back into the muscles. 200 calories is about how much energy your muscles can absorb directly. A mix of protein with carbohydrate is the best combo. Hence,a half turkey or peanut butter and banana sandwich, cup of milk, etc. is an appropriate portion and suggested food for rebuilding.