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A long walk in the park. October 6, 2007

Posted by Staci in : General Ramblings, Running , trackback   

I ran/walked 7.00 miles in a little under 2 hours today. I actually only ran about 2 miles of it because my pacing still sucks. I could have walked further, but by the time I hit the 7 mile mark I was sweating like 10 whole men, I was sunburned on my shoulders, arms and legs, and I was out of Gatoraid.

I learned a few of lessons from this:

1. Don’t forget to put on sunscreen even if it is only 90 degrees outside.

2. Don’t wear your rings - my fingers swelled and I could not get them off for awhile after.

3. Bring more then 3 bottles of Gatoraid.

4. Next time get more then 2 hours of sleep before you decide to go out for a long run/walk.

I came back home, showered and passed out on the bed for about 4 hours. I am feeling pretty good right now. Minor aches in my legs, but nothing worse then normal after a run. The sunburn does hurt though. I can feel the heat radiating off my skin.

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1. Alex - October 13, 2007

I was curious about you siggy and it took me here.
If you want my advice, use cucumber peels on the burned patches of skin. It takes away the sting and it cools the heat. I am impressed with your running. I can’t even run up a flight of stairs, but it’s not for lack of trying. See you on the forum.
Alexandra a.k.a. heksy

2. Staci - October 29, 2007

Thanks for the advice on the cucumber. I will have to remember that for next time, if there is a next time. You would figure I would know better since I live in a desert after all.

I actually don’t run the stairs either. *grin* I only started running in April as a way to get in shape and drop a few pounds. I discovered I loved it. When I started I could barely run 30 seconds at a time. Now I am up to 3 miles. It takes a lot of work, but the rewards are worth it.

See you on the forums.