I had a good week. I feel like I made a big breakthrough with my running on Friday and Saturday's runs. I was at a pace I haven't run for a very long time and it felt comfortable.

Sunday was a long run that wasn't as successful. I got in 12 miles and the last couple miles I really slowed down and hurt. Talked with coach and she suggested it was pure bonk, not a fitness issue. I've been running without nutrition and I took it too far this time around.

I'm going to try maltodextrine alone and see if that works. I get stomach problems and have to make constant potty stops with most gels and still have yet to nail the mid-distance nutrition. Up to 2 hours and I'm OK but longer than that and I lose it. When I get into my ultra distances I am moving at a lower intensity so solid food works well for me. Higher intensity it doesn't. So, I'm starting simple and will go from there.

Mileage this week: 35

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Jen

"In order to keep a true perspective on one's importance, everyone should have a dog that worships him and a cat that will ignore him." - Dereke Bruce