Happy Sunday! 🙂

 

Last night, my late “linner” kept me pretty full until bedtime.  I snacked on a slice of whole wheat toast with Barney Butter and a banana-less Green Monster (just spinach, milk, and ice) around 9.

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I went to bed EARLY because the girls and I were meeting up for an 11.0-mile training run in the morning!

 

Today, I tried something different in terms of fueling.  Instead of eating more calories on my run, I decided to have a higher-calorie pre-run breakfast.  I woke up at 5:15 to be sure I had enough time to digest:

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This is what I typically eat on a race day: banana oatmeal with nuts and brown sugar (and a coffee!).    Delish!

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I met the girls at a new running location.  I was pretty excited to run 11.0 miles, but even more excited for new scenery!

 

Eleven miles is the most any of us have run for MONTHS!

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Kelly, Megan, Debbie, me. (FYI I forgot sunscreen on my legs and now I have a super hot knee sleeve tan.)

 

Pre-run stretching/silliness… we were all suppose to be making “funny faces” — how come I’m the only one that did!?!

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It was a great run.  It’s nice to do long runs with friends.  I like to just zone out on my shorter weekday runs with my iPod, but when I’m running for nearly two hours, it’s better to chitchat about boys, work, and life.

 

I took a shot of goo around mile 6.0:

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Clif Shots have officially won my heart over Hammer gels. I think I like them more because they are organic — the flavors are similar and the texture is the same.

 

And I think the bigger breakfast was a good idea, especially because there was downtime in between eating and running.  I couldn’t really do that if I was leaving from my own house for a long run, but it worked today!

 

Here are my statistics:

 

  • Duration:  1 hour, 53  minutes, 22 seconds
  • Distance: 11.01 miles
  • Mile 1: 10:25
  • Mile 2: 10:14
  • Mile 3: 10:09
  • Mile 4: 9:07
  • Mile 5: 9:11
  • Mile 6: 10:12
  • Mile 7: 10:17
  • Mile 8: 10:17
  • Mile 9: 10:45 (this felt like a real struggle)
  • Mile 10: 10:01
  • Mile 11: 10:35

 

Post-run cold bev:

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And breakfast number two was granola, yogurt, and grapes.

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I’m going back to bed….  I’m pooped.

 

And next week is a taper week on my schedule!  No long run… but I am doing a fun 5K race.  🙂

{ 40 comments }

 

  • xtina September 6, 2009, 8:08 am

    wow that sounds like an awesome run! just a quick (random) question: i know you LOVE granola, and i *may* like it as much as you do-i see it on your blog nearly everyday and i always wondered what kind you eat! can you fill me in on what your favorite types/brands and/or recipes are? thanks!

  • Kelly September 6, 2009, 8:19 am

    Congrats on 11! It's so exciting to see you moving up in the miles!

  • Lizzy September 6, 2009, 8:21 am

    i think thats a great idea on a higher calorie breakie before the run. What other breakfast ideas do you have for a pre long run!? I'm going to be doing my half in about 6 weeks, and i'm not sure what i should eat the morning of thats not going to be 2 filling or harsh on the stomach!?

  • Hannah September 6, 2009, 8:22 am

    Hey what kind of granola do you use? It looks so delish!!

  • eatingmachine September 6, 2009, 8:27 am

    dang, 11 miles? great job!
    and the knee sleeve tan made me smile…

  • Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) September 6, 2009, 8:31 am

    How did the new fueling work for your run? Love the running skirt. Man 11 miles is a heck of a lot!

  • Jenny September 6, 2009, 8:37 am

    bom chicka wow wow you chicas are rockstars!

  • K from ksgoodeats September 6, 2009, 8:47 am

    Way to go!! Glad the heavier breakfast worked well 🙂

  • Tami September 6, 2009, 8:47 am

    great job Caitlin.

  • Amari September 6, 2009, 8:58 am

    Impressive way to start out the morning! Way to go on 11 miles, that's wonderful! How long do you typically let your breakfast digest before running? I always have troubles with timing, I either don't wait long enough and my stomach cramps up or I wait too long and find myself running out of gas during my run.

  • inmytummy September 6, 2009, 8:59 am

    I love doing a 5K in the middle of a training plan. It's such a different feeling than a long distance run.

    I really like the chocolate flavor gels. I had a Clif fruity one once and felt that the flavor stuck with me for way too long. Did you find that? I haven't had one since.

  • Gina G September 6, 2009, 9:05 am

    you go girl! =)

  • Adriane A September 6, 2009, 9:11 am

    Yay for long runs! Hopefully I will be able to do them someday. You rawk!

  • mags September 6, 2009, 9:11 am

    great run!!
    this is a totally random Q, but i always wonder, who takes your pictures of the 4 of you?!

  • Devan Geselle. N September 6, 2009, 9:28 am

    yay! good run 🙂
    love the pictures!!

    how are those vita waters? i have tried the lemondade one.. very sweet.

    do you drink water before or after your run? or both?

  • angieinatlanta September 6, 2009, 9:28 am

    YOU KICK ASS!

    I'll get to double digit mileage one day, I hope!

  • Susan September 6, 2009, 9:32 am

    You girls are too cute!! I'm doing a fun 5k next weekend too, I'm pumped! 🙂

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point September 6, 2009, 9:48 am

    re; granola – its quaker simple natural and i get in bulk from costco.

    re: water – i have a camelbak for long runs. for shorter runs i carry a bottle.

    re: the photo – auto timer 🙂 hehe

  • Taylor September 6, 2009, 9:51 am

    Yay congrats!! What a fabulous run 🙂 I always need a big breakfast before long runs because it keeps me from getting hungry during it. Works well!!

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point September 6, 2009, 9:51 am

    lizzy – yay for your half. i also eat a PB sammie with banana before races. i would just try experimenting with your pre-run breakfasts now so you know what works and doesnt work for you before the day of the race. #1 race rule is dont try anything new on race day!

  • Debbie September 6, 2009, 10:02 am

    Caitlin!! I had such a great run today. I love your face in the stretching pic. I didn't get the memo about the funny faces.

  • Jenna September 6, 2009, 10:12 am

    Awesome run chica! That is pretty impressive. Especially that early on a Sunday!

  • Niki September 6, 2009, 10:21 am

    Nice run!!! I wish I had a group of girls I could go on long runs with. All of my friends think I'm crazy for running anything over 3 miles, haha.

    P.S. I like your RPattz cameo in the pic of your Vitamin Water. Of course, I would notice that!

  • Lo September 6, 2009, 10:22 am

    Awesome run! Do u notice rob pat is in the vitamin water background? Love him!

    Xoxo
    Lo

  • recipesforcreativity September 6, 2009, 10:28 am

    I thought it was funny that there was a magazine with Edward Cullen on the cover in the background of your beverage shot, did you notice? Awesome for you and the 11 miles! I hope you caught up on sleep and feel great!

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point September 6, 2009, 10:31 am

    yes i noticed edward 🙂 hehe

  • Nicci@NiftyEats September 6, 2009, 10:47 am

    Wow, 11 miles is awesome, go Caitlin…great job girl!

  • Jenna September 6, 2009, 10:59 am

    great job on the run this morning girl! the bigger breakfast seems that it worked better for ya!
    jenna

  • kristin (Kristin's Nibbles) September 6, 2009, 11:03 am

    Great run! When I do long runs I NEED a good meal's fuel beforehand! Your body needs those CHOS!!

    Have a great day!

    xo
    K

  • Lauren (athleat) September 6, 2009, 11:54 am

    Nice 11 miler today! How good is that pineapple chobani?! I love that stuff.

  • thecontemplativerunner September 6, 2009, 12:00 pm

    I have a super sexy ipod sleeve tan on my arm. haha but I like it — the more distinct it is, the more proof that I have been getting my runs in!

  • Tayor September 6, 2009, 12:23 pm

    11 miles; you've got me totally impressed. You must be very proud of yourself! 🙂

  • The Big Blue Dog September 6, 2009, 12:28 pm

    Wow 11 miles 🙂 good luck with your race!

  • teacherwoman September 6, 2009, 12:43 pm

    Nice job on your long run! Way to go!

  • Erica September 6, 2009, 12:46 pm

    haha I was just going to make a note about the twilight cover in the background 😉 What a great run- nice job ladies!!

  • Ashley Lauren September 6, 2009, 1:03 pm

    I'm doing my first 5k tomorrow and I'm freaking out a little! I can't wait until I'm up to 11 miles one day 🙂

  • Jolene - EverydayFoodie September 6, 2009, 2:18 pm

    Congrats on 11 miles!!! Wow!!

  • Kath September 6, 2009, 5:21 pm

    I so wish I could run with you guys!!

  • Megan September 7, 2009, 5:05 am

    Awesome run!! What kind of knee sleeves do you use and where did you get them? I'm trying to find ones just like that!

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point September 7, 2009, 5:24 am

    megan – go to rei.com and search "knee sleeves" you will find them there! they are by protech

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