Buckle your seatbelts! It’s going to be a CRAZY RIDE!
I haven’t seen Double Digitland since APRIL! It’s just as wonderful as I remember it, too. 
I slept pretty horribly last night. Blame it on the nerves — the thought of doing 10.0 miles was literally keeping me up! I think crossing the line to double digits is a huge moment for all runners, but it’s especially big for me right now because I’m coming back from injury.
My alarm went off at 7 AM and I stumbled into the kitchen for some pre-run fuel:
Runner’s essentials: coffee, water, and toast with Barney Butter.
And then I got ready for my run. It’s such a production to get out of the house when I’m doing my long runs! After applying my suncreen, I rubbed Body Glide all over my ribcage and back.
I have an abnormally small ribcage for my chest size, and my sports bras have given me a permanent scar underneath my breasts because the bras slide around too much. I finally picked up a trial size of Body Glide this week, and I was really curious to see if it would work.
Then I fill up my CamelBak with ice and water. I also packed some Goo:
And Coconut Water, which is suppose to function like a natural Gatorade.
To transport the Coconut Water, I poured it into a ziploc bag and tucked in my CamelBak:
And… then I was off (finally!). I was rocking my new/old shoes (new shoes, same style as before), and it felt so good to be running in fresh sneakers. That extra cushioning makes a huge difference in my stride.
The 10.0 miles were pretty eventful, I must say! I felt great the entire time and maintained a pretty good attitude, even when it began to get really hot outside.
I drank the Coconut Water (by biting off a corner of the ziploc bag) around mile 4.0. I instantly noticed a difference in my pace and blood sugar levels. This stuff is AMAZING. Will definitely be buying again!
I took the goo shot around mile 6.5. Together, the Coconut Water and goo lasted until about mile 9.0, which I started to get REALLY hungry again. Luckily, I was almost home, but I should’ve packed an emergency goo in my bag in case I needed it. It’s just been SO long since I’ve run this far that I forgot all the good tricks.
And the Body Glide was AMAZING. I have no chafing at all. I would literally be bleeding around by ribcage after 10.0 miles normally. I give Body Glide two HUGE thumbs up. Will definitely buy again!
- Duration: 1 hour, 44 minutes, 30 seconds
- Distance: 10.0 miles
Wahoo!
I came home, showered, stretched, iced my knees, and cooked brunch:
Whole wheat pancakes with cashews and almonds – my favorite!
And a banana and real maple syrup:
A nap is definitely in order! The Husband and I are going to the Taste of the Nation party tonight, which should be fun.
Have a beautiful Saturday!
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Congrats on getting back into the Doubles – definitely an accomplishment!!
And OMG – those pancakes look sooooo good! Yum
Yawhoo is right!! Way to go girlfriend. Returning to the DD's after injury is a huge thing. Thanks for the coconut water review, I have been wondering what it is like. I may have to get some.
By the way- do you find the camelback moves around or bothers you at all?
Great run!
I love coconut water, too. It's amazing the energy shot you get right from the first sip. Apparently it has more potassium than a banana, too! And it's yummy
Congrats on the double digits! So exciting!
That brunch looks like the perfect post-run fuel
CONGRATS! looks like a total success!!!
i am headed on my first DD run in a while tomorrow. 10 is just one more than 9, right?
Wow, Caitlin! That is amazing!
Thanks for the tip on the body glide – I never heard of that!
And I just realized, after all this time of following you, that I didn't have you on my blogroll! Corrected! Have a great weekend!
Congrats on getting back to double digit land!
AMAZING! congrats caitlin! thats such an awsome accomplishment! and its so awesome that all the new stuff that you bought all worked out! yay!
Hey!
I'm getting ready for my 11 mile run this morning…it's the first double digit run since my half marathon on 8/1 and just like you, I didn't sleep a wink due to anxiety about the distance. Your post made me feel better and all the sudden, I am a little more motivated to do this run!
Thanks, should be a good one!
Dayna
I have the same ribcage problem! My ribs are extremely close to each other. The absolute BEST bra for this is the Lululemon TaTa Tamer. It come in regular bra sizes as low as 32. I def recommend it. Body Glide sounds great too.
I want to like coconut water but I just don't. I know how great it is though. And your breakfast looks amazing. Congrats on the run!
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm training for a race as well and I'm super nervous about running the double digits. I've never run that far, but I know I can do it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Body Glide really is the best! I use it everytime I run! Congrats on the double digits, you must feel amazing!
We were doing our long runs the same time this AM… I got in 12 (which was an important run for me, I've got a 1/2 in 2 weeks!). I love the coconut water idea. I am going to have to try that.
How many ounces does your camelback hold??
Congratulations!! Fabulous job. The first time I entered double digit land I was so excited. I haven't been back in a while though.
WTG on your 10 mile run!! It sounds like it went very well!!
I just did 10 miles for the first time ever last Saturday and loved it! I can't wait to run 10 again next Saturday.
You go, girl! Way to be! This is such phenomenal morning inspiration!
THANKS for sharing all of your tricks. I have heard about that coconut water, now I will have to try some, since you gave it an a-okay! 
My next long run is going to be ten miles, I am pretty excited for SUNDAY!
ALL YOU LOVELY LADIES ARE GOING TO ROCK YOUR LONG RUNS!!! WAHOOO
ohsheglows – camelbaks move around a little bit, but not too much. you get used to it.
irunisweat – it holds 1.5 liters (and i drink every drop).
Congrats on the great run! You must have felt so good to accomplish that after a long hiatus. The body glide sounds great! I always get chafing under my breasts as well. Good to know about the product.
ow ow way to kick those double digits tush! sounds like the prep for your run was workout enough for me
Great job! I'll have to try the coconut water on a run. I've had it but never while running.
Wow great run! I must say, coconut water is amazing. I have it after my harder workouts on the weekends and it litterlly makes me feel 100% replenished after I drink it.
Question – did it take you a while to get used to wearing 2 knee sleeves? I have worn one on my right knee for almost 2 years (runners knee) and have been experiencing pain in my left knee for a while. I got a sleeve for it but I feel like wearing two of them slows me down and it's so hard getting used to it.
julie – no i never had trouble getting used to the knee sleeves, but not wearing them isn't an option so i didnt have a choice LOL. im sorry you have bad knees, too
Congratulations! I will be very nervous before doing 10 miles again….it was my last 10 miles that has had me off of running for 3+ weeks. You've earned a good nap before your night out!
Congrats on your double digits! I love that you took a Ziploc bag of coconut water haha. Do you think you could just mix it in the Camelbak with your regular water so that you wouldn't have to carry an extra bag?
Those pancakes look delish! Enjoy your weekend!
Oh I love me some coconut water!! Glad to hear you loved it and really felt its redeeming qualities. Taste wise, I believe the ZICO brand coconut water is the tastiest…I also think the plain straight up coconut taste is the best, however nothing beats the flavor a unprocessed coconut water…aka, buy a young coconut and drink the water inside. Seriously a world of difference!
Aghh, anyways, congrats on the 10 mile run. SO PROUD!!
learnruneat- yes you could, and i might try that, but i wasnt sure if it would like it and didnt want to commit that fully LOL
Welcome back to Double Digits! I'm planning a couple more weeks until I'm back in the doubles. I'm coming back from a pulled hamstring/adductor and it's taken a while to get my mileage back up after a few months off. Can't wait though!
CONGRATS!!! That must have felt amazing! Love the nut addition to your pancakes – sounds 10x better than normal
Wahhooo!!! Way to go Caitlin.. I have never tried coconut water but I keep reading how amazing it is on all the blogs..
I have been increasing my miles to about 6.. In the fall I am going to start my 1/2 marathon training program I am not sure if I am going to get a fuel belt or a camelback.. Is the camelback heavy? does it bother you at all during your run?
That BodyGlide sounds really interesting! What a great run girly.. you are amazing! Loving those pancakes
Man! I will have to give the coconut water a try! And in a ziplock baggie? Hm…so that worked out? I am surprised it didn't leak out all over the place!
I swear by body glide. I even put it around my ankle for the race chips after I nearly cut my ankle off with a chip once. I tend to swell around the ankles so the chip (on a strap around the ankle) rubbed me raw for 13 miles! I still have a scar but have learned my lesson.
Great job on your 10! And welcome back to the double digits! Awesome!!!!
I have to admit, at first I thought the coconut water in a ziploc bag trick sounded a bit nuts, but now I think I may give it a shot!
I just would be worried that it woudl leak… maybe I'll double bag it.
Maybe I'll throw some into a couple travel sized shampoo bottles or something to throw them into my SpiBelt pouch…
All three of you look like sisters to me. I can definitely tell that you all have a sisterly bond between you. Makes me envious (in a good way!)
Hey! I was wondering…your pre-run fuel seems to be really little for such a long run! I know everyone is different but it seems as if you didn't eat enough for such a long run! Or do you just feel better knowing you can fuel more along the way?
Either way, awesome job on reaching double digits! YAY!!
Congrats on the great run! I will have to try the coconut water during my runs. Thanks for the advice!
Yay! Congrats Caitlin!!
I'm starting to get closer to the double digits and I seriously can't wait! Sometimes I don't sleep well before runs either – too exctied 
I LOVE coconut water. I buy it even though it's crazy expensive because it works like none other for me – without the gross sugary aftertaste of sports drinks. On my long bike rides, I mix it with water and put it in my bottles.
Have fun tonight!!
Yay for double digits! I fuel for workouts the same exact way: PB toast and coffee.
Your pancakes look awesome!
Congrats! What a big accomplishment! I hope to see double digits one day!
And those pancakes look so yummy!
Congrats on your long run! That is awesome. All those little tricks of double-digit runs come back to you quickly, huh? I actually am learning to love and crave long runs and short runs drain me. Have a great weekend!
Congrats on your long run! That is awesome. All those little tricks of double-digit runs come back to you quickly, huh? I actually am learning to love and crave long runs and short runs drain me. Have a great weekend!
wow! awesome morning! you rock girl. have fun tonight.
Congratulations on the double digits run Caitlin! You rock. And your brunch looks gooood
What an awesome run! Congrats on the double digits!
I can't imagine my sports bra making me bleed! Good thing you found the body glide!
I love that coconut water, glad to hear it helped your run! Unfortunately I don't use it for sports purposes, just pleasure!
ouch sorry to hear about the scarring. hope u're feeling much better now. x
Awesome job getting back to double digits! I NEED these posts as I entire 1/2 marathon training!
pancakes look great!
congrats on your run girl!!
Congrats on your run!! That's awesome…10 miles
I hope you have a fun day!!
Congrats! I just hit double digits for the first time yesterday, I agree it is soo exciting
CONGRATS!! great run
and yes, you and kelly do look like sisters!
CONGRATS on the long run!
Great job on the run!
Such a brilliant achievement: I'm totally in awe of how spectacularly you've bounced back from injury stronger than ever. You dealt with it so well and were both sensible and proactive in your recovery, which has obviously paid off in the long run (pun fully intended) I have much to learn from you, sensei…
I'm thinking of signing up for a ten miler in November but am pretty intimidated by the concept…the furthest I've ever gone is 8.7 miles, this morning!
Keep riding the double digit high
xoxox
Awesome job on your 10-miler!! I loved seeing the "production" of getting ready for a long run, because I feel the same way when I prep for longer runs.
Thanks for the tip on the coconut water, I just might have to try that. I also find myself in need of a Camelbak or some type of fluid holding device.
I haven't tried the Body Glide, but when I started noticing chaffing from my shorts this spring, I tried Dr. Scholl's Miracle Shield (which I had bought to help prevent blisters with my high heels, haha), and it works fabulously!
P.S. The pancakes look amazing!!!!
Congrats on your 2 digit run!!! The pancakes look awesome!
Great job on your 10 miler!! Awesome! I did 7.5 yesterday which is my longest yet. I'm slowly getting there. Hope to run a 1/2 maybe in Dec. or the DIsney Princess in March. I like to train slow =)
I have a ? about your knee sleeves – are they Pro Techs? I use the Pro Tech arch supports and really like them. But now I am having trouble with my left knee and what I guess is PT syndrome, is this what you have? I have the little strap (also Pro tech) that is just like a band that goes right under your knee cap to help with alignment and have used that for ~week with success, but wonder if I should try a sleeve regularly too? Any insight on what you prefer or have you always just used a sleeve?
Well done! Your brunch looks delicious!
Totally awesome, all of it. You rock girl! I'm glad to hear the coconut water works, I'm going to have to try it now
WOOOHOOOOO congrats!! That is such a great landmark – I completely remember my first 10 mile run and can't wait to get back. You rock girl!
Congrats on getting back to double digits!! I did 10 miles this morning also…it feels amazing!
Thanks for the review of Body Glide. I, too, have permanent scars from where my sports bra has rubbed over the last 5 1/2 years. I never knew there was such a thing to prevent it. Gah. Well I'll have to get some!
ahhhhhhhh great job! You rock. I need to get a camel back so bad!
There are plenty of bras that are made for smaller band sizes – it's a shame that the ones you find are scarring you like that! Freya Active, for example, makes very good sports bras in smaller band sizes (I bought the wireless one in a 28 and it's very snug and secure). Remember when you go down a band size to add a cup size to get the same volume, so if you normally wear a 34C, for example, try 32D, 30DD, or 28DDD. Figleaves.com and Bravissimo.com have a wide range of sports bras in a 28-32 band size. (I used to wear a 34 band when I'm actually a 28/30 and had permanent red 'scars' in my shoulders from the straps. Once I was in the right size for a few months, they went away, so maybe the same can happen for you. Good luck!)