A discussion regarding Carbs.

So, I've been doing a ton of thinking lately during my runs with regards to carbs-so that's what I'm going to talk about in this entry. 

Let me catch you up first though on some of my runs that I've been doing. Last week, I did an "easy 2" but wound up battling to breathe through the entire run. It was hard-and I was slower than normal, but I got my miles in. That's the most important thing that  I personally have to keep telling myself. Its not about the time or speed, its not about the challenge-its just about getting the miles in. If I get all my miles, yay for me!

My long run this last Saturday was an "easy 6", which was absolutely fun. I wound up running with both my running partners (which almost never happens) and even got to meet a very inspirational new friend along the route. All four of us had a good time along the route, and it was a gorgeous day. Of course, I was just happy it wasn't raining.

This upcoming Saturday is going to be huge for me-my long run will be 11 miles. So far this week, I've run a 4, a 3, and tonight I'll run a 2. And I won't be running on Friday. 

Please remember, I'm not a nutritionist or anything. This blog entry reflects my views solely, and is not to be taken as medical advice. Go find someone super smart like a doctor or a nutritionist before starting any sort of running/eating program.

Mmm carbs. Potatoes, French Fry's, pasta and bread. These are just a few of my favorite things....and vices. I have zero self control when it comes to carbohydrates. I open the fridge, and just chow down on everything that has carbohydrates. I know its good fuel for my running, but I think I'm over-doing it. In fact, I know I am. I ate an 3/4ths of an entire pizza by myself this last weekend. My weight isn't dropping off like it should be. So yes, I'm a good girl, and hydrate myself with water, and avoid all sodas, with very little coffee. I've been drinking alcohol again (bad me) but not in excessive amounts. But for the life of me, I can't give up these carbs. I crave them like nobody's business. And I seem to be alone. I've talked to some of the folks that I run with, and this doesn't happen for them. In fact, one of 'em is totally off carbs! How she does that I have no idea. Of course, she's a skinny little twig. I'm not. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should handle this? I'm desperate, and I need to get my intake of carbohydrates back into control. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 

In the meantime, wish me luck for this upcoming Saturday-I'm really nervous about running 11 miles by myself. I'll be using my Gu, and fueling along the way so I don't collapse. My current plan is to use it 15 minutes beforehand, and then every 3 miles-that way its about every 40 minutes or so. Of course, I'll be hydrating along the way too. 

catch ya later!