Running to Brunch

Do you ever get the question "Do you run to eat or do you eat to run?" ? For me it's normally the latter as I watch what I eat in relation to what is in store for me in the training plan. You know, fuel up the day before a long tough run and remember to get some fast carbs immediately after any hard run when the muscles will suck them up more readily. However, today it was a different story with a planned Super Sunday Brunch at the Algonquin Hotel here in town.

It all started with a rushed long run and a minimum of time allotted to get it in. As a result I ended up pushing the pace and burning up more than the usual number of calories (over 2200 according to Garmin) and a good thing too!
1st course of a custom seafood omelete and fruit.
Followed by mussels and some verggies,,,
And of course, dessert!

July 19 - Sat
Training: 5 miles easy but felt good going slow(8:50 pace) 7/10
Health: legs sore including quads 7/10
Stretching: iced and stretched!

July 20 - Sunday
Training: 16.2 miles hard (7:52 pace) 8/10
Health: legs a bit sore at end 7/10
Stretching: iced like crazy after brunch from the safety of the couch

Last week was a good effort with a total of 63 miles and several good workouts included. Now only 12 weeks and counting. Have a great week!