Big chocolate salty ones.
Just gutted out a crappy 3 miles on the treadmill. It's a glorious 60 degree day with no wind to speak of, and I'm dreamilling because I can't justify pounding the pavement with all my current injuries (hey guess what?! my shoulder started acting up again too! that brings the total number of simultaneously non-cooperative body parts to 4! 5 if you count the blister on my 'this little piggy had none' left toe!)
I've already accepted the June sprint is a wash. All I want to do is finish... my grand plans for finally finishing a sprint in under 2 hours are so out the window. (Although I will admit if I can't beat least year's pregnant time I'll be seriously ticked at myself.)
I'm having massive doubts about the half-marathon in August. I'm a month into my training plan and already nearly 2 weeks behind in the scheduled mileage. I'm doing what I can when my injuries allow it, and it's already starting to feel like that won't be good enough to get me through 13 miles.
I was already assuming I'd have to walk the aid stations at a minimum. Today I accepted I'd probably end up doing some version of a run/walk race. If you'd asked me a couple months ago I'd have said no way, but now I'll be thrilled if I can even pull that off.
My doctor insists that the effects of the pregnancy hormones on my joints should have long since worn off, and feels that can't possibly be related to my sudden onslaught of injuries. But I can't believe for one minute the pregnancy didn't have something to do with this. I'm doing barely any real training and falling apart at the seams.
On the bright side, I found something to help motivate me to get through the little training I can manage. Even though I'm barely scraping out 2-3 miles right now, it takes me so long I'm burning over 500 calories and very much feel the need for planned recovery nutrition afterwards.
Enter my latest impulse purchase...
I balked a little at the $23 price tag, and I was a little nervous because the last Clif recovery product I tried (orange mango) made me gag, but I've gotta say they NAILED it with this one.Worth. Every. Penny.
Good enough there will likely be days I'll do the damn workout just to have the chocolate milk recovery goodness afterwards.
(Oh, and I recommend going ahead and mixing it with milk instead of water. YUM.)
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Alas, it seems as though you will have to decide whether it will be more upsetting to do the HM slowly and carefully or to not do it b/c your body can't currently hack the training. I just dropped out of my very first full marathon for that very reason *pout, sulk*. Lots of pelvic-stabilising ahead of me before I can run for 6 hours *scowl*
Can your dr refer you to a sports physio who KNOWS about pregnancy/postnatal stuff? Such a pity you don't live here,my physio is A GENIUS and the only reason I'm exercising now.
I reckon any drink that makes you want to exercise is worth $23
So sorry things are rough with training. Wish I had some magic advice. Enjoy that drink, though.
Thanks for the review & suggestion on the Luna smoothie. When I was at REI over the weekend, I picked up individual serving packets of the chocolate flavor and the strawberry banana flavor. Like you, I balked at the price of the canister so I was happy they had the smaller sizes so I could try them out first. Now I really can't wait!
Hang in there. I'm still gonna come and cheer for you in June. Can't wait to see ya. That drink does seem to make it all better doesn't it? I'll have to try it.
Take care of yourself,
Melissa
23 dollars? OMG! I'd want it to come in a jewel encrusted capsule I can dangle around my neck for that price! (Wonder how it would taste frozen...)
Oh yeah back to triathlon. My season's a complete wash. I'm impressed you have plans!!
Hey lady! Yes, I'm still alive, although at the moment I feel like I'm not!
I'm sorry training is rough, but good for you for being out there. I have yet to manage to stay healthy for longer than a week in over a month. :\
I'll whine about it on my blog, but can I just tell you how adorable your boy is? Oh my goodness! It makes me wish I lived closer so we could train together and I could babysit. :)
Mmmm...donkey balls.
And on that note, the recovery drink looks delicious!
Yum, chocolate! Say no more.
OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!! I have to get some now and try it.
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