Yesterday evening, I had the urge for some ice cream and my wife suggested we change it up and stop at Zanzibar. On the walk there my phone randomly shut down and I could not get it back on. I freaked out a bit as just a month ago, I went through 3 phones and didn't want to start this again (It worked an hour later randomly...) I finally had some appetite back and got a scoop of Horchata and a scoop of cappuccino something flavored ice cream. YUM! I was a little worried as ice cream is hit or miss for a morning run. In one scenario, 5 scoops of ice cream for dessert... I ran a sub 1:30 half during a training session. Another scenario, ice cream sandwich... stomach ache all run.
Funny story, approved to share by Mrs. Stop Running Dad. On the walk back, I noticed something on her face.. I thought it was ice cream.. I take it off with my hand.. bird crap. EW!
Well this morning was just a good response. I had 10 miles on schedule, easy pace (see 1-2 minutes slower than marathon pace).
Woke up at 3:50am. To everyone other than Erin who thinks this is crazy, I did this to avoid last week's catastrophe. Last week I left the house about 10 minutes too early and paid dearly for it. Today, just woke up 10 minutes earlier and it worked. Now this isn't to say I actually LIKE waking up at night (I think pre 4am no longer qualifies for the morning), but if it means some assurance in not having a #2 disaster, I'll do it.
Left the house somewhere near 4:30am. Took a quick photo at Hollywood Beach:
The lake was pretty loud this morning with the rough waves. I met up with Erin a little down the path and we did around 9 miles together. Always fun to have a running buddy!
And just because I love you guys, I took a mid run picture of the moon, since the sunrise was still like half an hour away at this point.
It was really nice to run in the ~60 degree temperature and no bugs. Up on my street, the wind is insane if there is even a light breeze anywhere else. I dare say I was even a touch chilled until I got on the lakefront. I think the cool weather sped up our pace to a bit faster than we intended.
I stopped for a moment near the end of my run to try to take a Vine video of the waves and for a relaxing loop. Unfortunately, the wind disrupts the feeling and the lighting was all messed up, oh well, here it is anyways:
Tomorrow is my running rest day, and I made it another 6 days without an injury. What is in store for tomorrow? Maybe some photos from the Rock and Roll Half Marathon, inspiration ish? We'll see what I can conjure up for you guys!
You loving the fresh air for your runs?
At what point is a morning wake up time no longer the morning?
What kind of time do you go to sleep at to have such early runs?
ReplyDelete10pm!
ReplyDeleteAnything before 5am is waking up in the middle of the night, in my book. Which is why I just have to enjoy all your cool sunrise pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteBut... you cheated on Lickity Split? I hope they aren't reading this...
Haha, I bet you I'll be there soon enough! Foursqure says I've been there 60+ times!
ReplyDeleteLifetime? This month? :)
ReplyDeletelifetime. But they only opened last year... lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo jealous of the weather today!! I debated running a few miles but thought better of it. My body likes a rest day and I don't want to injure myself! I heard the waves were supposed to be 10+ feet high last night/this morning. Did it seem like they were?
ReplyDeleteCan still do a fun walk!!
ReplyDeleteThe waves were pretty crazy once you got to say Belmont and south and they were breaking on barrier. Otherwise, you could hear them easily, even when a good distance away. Still not as bad as in the winter when they would have to block off the path from the waves.
Holy crap I can't imagine getting up that early!!! I am spoiled since I live a mile away from my office- so I can get up at 6:30 and be ready fast. But to go for a run!?! I'd be a complete rust bucket :) horchata ice cream sounds sooooo good. They have a horchata milkshake at "antique taco" which is divine. This weather is wonderful- enjoy it while it lasts. And... Gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteHaha, it can be pretty barren out there some mornings! Pulled back out my LED light for my armband today. love love love horchata ice cream! You must try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!
It cracks me up that people (commenters) are still amazed at that wake-up time! I think after all those years of commuting, only something with a 3 in front of it (like you said) seems early to me. I was up at 4:00 yesterday to run. Anyway. Funny stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI am happy that extra 10 minutes made for a better run!
haha. Not that long ago, I hated the idea of waking up even at 4:30, and I would be hauling ass out the door to work to catch a bus, forgetting something every day. Now, just a shade less sleep (still trying to get to bed earlier), has made my mornings easier. 4:45 is now a sleep in day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!!
Sounds like you have the same kind of running stomach I have! I had been trying to avoid GI distress, and beer and sausage the night before turned out to be the magic formula!
ReplyDelete"Pre Friday Eve." That took me FAR too long to figure out.
ReplyDeleteI'd say anything before 7:00 is still night. I'm not even totally kidding. You're a BAMF. And crazy.
That video is beautiful! This "lakefront" puzzles me-it's a lake, yet it looks like it's got a pretty killer beach! (I understand you're on Lake Michigan, but it looks distinctly un-lake-like to me).
haha that is funny! A few days of greasy food helped me out after I went through a week of weak running stomach.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!
It goes - Anticipation for the Preparation for Pre Friday Eve, Preparation for Pre Friday Eve, Pre Friday Eve, Friday Eve, Friday!
ReplyDeleteI'd say more crazy than BAMF! But thanks!
we have some awesome beaches :)