Saturday was a 12 mile jaunt which actually turned out to not be too bad. The coaches, clearly chastened by the water troubles on our 14- and 16-milers a few weeks ago had plenty of water out for us. Still having trouble with cramping, though. Didn't actually go full blown cramp, but felt the calves grabbing during the last 1/2 mile. Full disclosure, I was pushing it that last bit because I wanted to come as close as I could to the 3hr mark, thereby more or less besting my Colfax time by about 15-20 minutes. Came in just a shade over 3, but still got it done. Learned about an electrolyte pill that others in the group have used to great effect, so sent off for some today. Unfortunately won't have 'em until our 6 mile trail run in two weeks.
In the meantime, really worried about the 18 we're supposed to do next week. Gonna be in Dallas, and forecast is for temps no lower than high-70's/low-80's with high humidity. Only bright spot is the the nearly 5000 ft. altitude difference. Going to be tough to get the culo moving and get out on the road at o'dark thirty, but gotta get it done.
The eating has gotten better, as evidenced by the small weight loss, but more apparent in the clothes that are re-entering the rotation. Just gotta keep the momentum going.
And nice work on the 20. We're probably a month away from trying that distance.
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