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November 14, 2004
Bonk!
Even though there was no race today, there was a definite bonking sensation. Last night I ate a smaller dinner than usual because I had to go out and do some errands for the bridal shower I had to attend this afternoon. Since I have been so exhausted recently, I slept in this morning. I did not get up until about 9:00 and then I let my body wake up before I went out the door to run, close to 10:00.
My legs were tired early on during the run. Although I did not run particularly far yesterday, the effort was harder due to the pace. I believe that since I did not run much at a faster pace last week, yesterday felt even harder. On a positive note, the sore area is feeling much better. The bruise on my left knee is more painful, but the muscle pain is lessening. After close to halfway, I felt worse than just a little bit tired. I had the dreaded bonk. It took every bit of energy I had to put my right foot in front of my left foot and repeat. By the time I had a mile to go I did not know how I was going to get back. I was starting to feel a little bit lightheaded and dizzy.
Whenever I have this feeling, I start to think that the people driving by me think that I am so slow and such a slacker. I probably do not look nearly as bad as I feel. I guess that I do this since I pay attention to the runners I see when I'm driving. Most of them probably don't even pay attention to the runners which would explain why I've almost been hit by so many inattentive drivers.
It was definitely chilly today. The forecast for the rest of the week is slightly better and warmer than this weekend. I know that some of y'all would probably be out in shorts today, but not me. I even broke out a hat this morning. I probably would have been OK with an earband, but the good one was in my car from yesterday.
This afternoon I had to go to a bridal shower for a girl who I went to high school with. I was out of touch with her for many years until she moved back to the area about two years ago. I see her every few months now. By the time I left the shower, I could have used a stiff drink. The groom's family stayed very much to themselves and made no effort to socialize with anyone they did not know. Other than the bride, there were only a handful of younger people, about half of which were relatives of the groom. I did win one of the games, so I'm now the proud owner of two small black cherry scented candles. I am very good at the don't say the bride's name, groom's name, wedding, or shower game. Oh, did I mention the shower was dry? A drink could have made it slightly more tolerable to loosen up some of the anti-socials...
Posted by Blondie at November 14, 2004 06:05 PM
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Gosh, that bridal shower sounded painful. On the pain note, I'm glad to hear that you're healing quickly and the pains/aches are subsiding.
Posted by: Leilani at November 14, 2004 10:11 PM
Hey Blondie - I loved your bridal shower story. I often find drinks to be useful and necessary in such situations :) It also sounds like your running is going well and that your body is healing!! Are you enjoying the scented candles?
Posted by: bridget at November 15, 2004 07:19 PM
Yeah, I am by no means a raging alcoholic, in fact I rarely drink...but at showers a drink can make a rather uncomfortable situation more tolerable. It can also make the shower games much more interesting. I'm healing up and taking things day by day.
Blondie
Posted by: Blondie at November 15, 2004 08:28 PM
Ugh, I hate that bonking feeling like nothing else in the world. That's how I felt on Sunday myself. It sucks! Glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: becky at November 16, 2004 11:52 AM