hauntedcity
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 24, 2003
SAFB (Saturdays are for Bonking)
I know that my health and fitness took a dive back in 2022 when I hurt my knee (and spent 6 months fighting with Aetna to get proper scans). I know I packed on a lot of weight during that forced sedentary period. I also know how hard I worked to rehab and run the Indy Mini and the Monumental Half Marathon in 2023. I won't get into knee details, but I had full clearance from my physical therapist and doctor. I finished those races slowly, but confidently, and continued my training through this past winter. My training schedule had a couple minor hiccups, but my long run still made it to 12.5 miles, and I got through that without problem.
I've never hit the wall like this during a race before. Sure, I had some battles at mile 12 of half marathons or mile 24+ of full marathons, but I alway kept moving and finished with a smile on my face. Triumphantly, even!
Well, at the Indy Mini on Saturday, my nose was touching the wall around mile 7 or 8. Despite cruising to 12 miles (at a faster pace, mind you) just a couple weeks ago, I found myself walking most of the back third of the Mini. My usual morning routines were the same as they have been pre-race for the past decade-plus. Same schedule, same breakfast, same everything. I felt good, I started the race feeling strong, had a very good first few miles... then bonk.
So, basically... what the heck?!? At this point, I just need someone to tell me that if I train appropriately, this won't happen again when running right down the middle of Main Street USA.
I know that my health and fitness took a dive back in 2022 when I hurt my knee (and spent 6 months fighting with Aetna to get proper scans). I know I packed on a lot of weight during that forced sedentary period. I also know how hard I worked to rehab and run the Indy Mini and the Monumental Half Marathon in 2023. I won't get into knee details, but I had full clearance from my physical therapist and doctor. I finished those races slowly, but confidently, and continued my training through this past winter. My training schedule had a couple minor hiccups, but my long run still made it to 12.5 miles, and I got through that without problem.
I've never hit the wall like this during a race before. Sure, I had some battles at mile 12 of half marathons or mile 24+ of full marathons, but I alway kept moving and finished with a smile on my face. Triumphantly, even!
Well, at the Indy Mini on Saturday, my nose was touching the wall around mile 7 or 8. Despite cruising to 12 miles (at a faster pace, mind you) just a couple weeks ago, I found myself walking most of the back third of the Mini. My usual morning routines were the same as they have been pre-race for the past decade-plus. Same schedule, same breakfast, same everything. I felt good, I started the race feeling strong, had a very good first few miles... then bonk.
So, basically... what the heck?!? At this point, I just need someone to tell me that if I train appropriately, this won't happen again when running right down the middle of Main Street USA.