Ten Glorious Miles

on September 5, 2010

Nothing like a long run to make me feel human again!

Last night, one glass of wine turned into two glassesâ€¦ which was one glass of wine too much. Yikes! Anne, the Husband, and I had an absolute blast, but I had a pretty big Malbec-related headache this morning. 🙂

Nothing that waffles + a long run canâ€™t fix!

Pre-run fuel was whole wheat waffle with banana, fruit, sesame almonds, and honey Greek yogurt.

One breakfast digested and we said goodbye to our houseguests, I set out on a 10.0 mile run. I was definitely feeling a little off, but by Mile 2.0 everything seemed to come together.

Howâ€™s the weather where you are? Itâ€™s absolutely PERFECT pre-Fall day in Charlotte â€“ a balmy and breezy 75 degrees or so. The cool air was exactly what I needed to maintain a great, moderate clip the entire time.

Drank Gatorade throughout the run:

I tried to pick it up the last mile and finished strong!

Distance: 10.0 miles
Duration: 1:40
Mile 1: 10:05
Mile 2: 9:30
Mile 3: 9:53
Mile 4: 10:01
Mile 5: 10:24
Mile 6: 10:21
Mile 7: 10:03
Mile 8:10:01
Mile 9: 10:31
Mile 10: 9:40

Can I just say that I love taper weeks in marathon training? :) I also love how much training warps your perception of a â€œshorterâ€ run. Compared to last weekâ€™s 15 miler, todayâ€™s was a breeze.

Post-run snack:

And lunch:

Pre-cooked beets, brown rice and tabbouli, and BBQ baked tofu:

Have a happy holiday weekend (itâ€™s Labor Day tomorrow here in the States!) 🙂

{ 65 comments }

Freya (Brit Chick Runs) September 5, 2010, 1:41 pm
Weelll done on the run! That hose-shot of you is amaze!
I did 15miles today – it made my 4 the other day pale in comparison!!
Sana September 5, 2010, 1:47 pm
Today’s weather was beyond amazing and I jumped out of my bed to run! I wish we could have 65 degree everyday! Everyone would have amazeball runs!
Lauren (Clean Eats in the Dirty South) September 5, 2010, 1:49 pm
the weather = epic over here! it’s breezy and about 79 degrees. i can’t wait for fall to be here 🙂
holly @ couchpotatoathlete September 5, 2010, 1:52 pm
The weather has been lovely in MN — a cool breeze each day, high 60s, low 70s, beautiful!!! I can feel Fall coming closer each day.

Great run! I agree about the taper weeks — its amazing when 15-16 miles seems “easy” 🙂
Kristy @ Kristyruns.com September 5, 2010, 2:01 pm
Cooler weather makes for such better runs! Yay! That bbq tofu looks scrumptious!
Annie@stronghealthyfit September 5, 2010, 2:01 pm
Same weather here in NH today- perfect for running! I had a lovely 6-mile run this morning 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat September 5, 2010, 2:03 pm
Hehehe I love those first 2 photos!! Congrats on that amazing run. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend! 🙂
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write September 5, 2010, 2:08 pm
Ha ha. Yes, training must warp you. 10 miles seems impossible to me! 🙂
Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) September 5, 2010, 2:09 pm
So glad you are enjoying your day. Good job on the run! Your eats look delicious! Have a great Sunday!
Caitlyn @ A Spoonful of Life September 5, 2010, 2:11 pm
The change in weather is wonderful. It was 53* this morning, compard to the 90* last week!!

Congrats on your 10 miles!
Paige @Running Around Normal September 5, 2010, 2:11 pm
It is glorious here today too! I ran 8 miles and they went by SUPER quick! Beautiful day!
Heather September 5, 2010, 2:19 pm
great job! its about 83 here in MS but way better than 97, and low humidity too! I am loving it!
Nicole - yuppie yogini September 5, 2010, 2:19 pm
Good for you for sticking with your running plan after a night of wine…that is not easy!
Haley September 5, 2010, 2:21 pm
Oh man, if I want it to be 75 degrees when I’m running I have to leave the house before 5am, haha. Hawai’i doesn’t afford too many cool days, but then again, I never have to worry about it being TOO cold either :). Nice job with the 10 miles today!
Amanda (modernation) September 5, 2010, 2:23 pm
The weather is great here, too. 70s now, 80s later. I can’t wait for Fall, especially for marathon training. I did 12 miles today for marathon training and am looking forward to taper weeks coming up! Next week is my first drop in mileage from 12 to 10. I am sure I will notice more of a difference later in training.
Little Bookworm September 5, 2010, 2:25 pm
Congrats on the run, love your breakfast!
Megan @ The Daily Sweat September 5, 2010, 2:27 pm
I had a bit too much Malbec last night too! But I woke up in the middle of the night thinking, “oh crap, my run tomorrow is gonna suck, better chug some water.” So I did and I felt fine this morning for my 7 miler.
Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl September 5, 2010, 2:28 pm
I don’t know that 10 miles will ever feel like ‘nothin! I’m always pretty excited with a day where I do more than 4!!!
christina cadden September 5, 2010, 2:55 pm
Love the photos! I am always so sweaty after I run but when i stop I get this sudden chill and goose bumps. Not sure I am brave enough to pour water over my head!
sarah k. @ the pajama chef September 5, 2010, 3:01 pm
love the first 2 photos!! sweet. i love long runs!
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels September 5, 2010, 3:05 pm
Great job on the run! Mmm your breakfast looks tasty!
MoniMeals September 5, 2010, 3:20 pm
Hi Caitlin! I am new to your blog! I think you and your entire story is aweseome. I am thrilled about Operation Beautiful and I am so glad you came up wiht it! I did see you on the Today Show too.:) Nice work!
I love your first 2 pics and I love the meals/snacks you had, YUM! We have a lot in comomn it seems. I also am very into fitness and food, cooking and recipes. I am a trainer in LA and post my recipes on my site. I look forward to checkin-in with you!
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon September 5, 2010, 3:20 pm
Fall weather is in full swing in Morgantown! It’s a perfect 68 degrees here today 🙂

Your waffles look so tasty–Saturday and Sunday mornings are always fruit n’ nut waffles or pancakes at our house, too. Glad you had a good run!
jackie September 5, 2010, 3:21 pm
Hi Caitlin!

You are such an inspiration and healthy role model. I actually have been training for my first 1/2 marathon and love reading your tips and your own experience. I do have one question, I typically run first thing in the morning. My longest run I have gotten to so far is 7.5 miles. I’m just wondering, when I go longer distances I’ll need more fuel. I like the idea of eating breakfast 1st but how long do you wait till your “digested” on average. Thanks for such a great blog!
Jackie
- Caitlin September 5, 2010, 7:19 pm
  I can run about thirty minutes after eating a full breakfast but other people need more time. definitely experiment with eating a PB sandwich or something before your runs because you will need to do it race morning! it’s really a matter of figuring out what works for you!
  
  good luck on your half mary!
Heather (Heather's Dish) September 5, 2010, 3:36 pm
you’re right, that weather sounds PERFECT for a great run! way to finish strong too 🙂
Jillian @ Reshape Your Life September 5, 2010, 3:40 pm
That weather sounds awesome… It’s probably around 90’s here in Texas. Waaayy too hot, I’m so sick of it, but it will be hot until the end of October. So I guess I just have to get used to it.

Enjoy the nice weather for me!
Carol September 5, 2010, 3:40 pm
It’s currently +7C or about 45F and raining here in Calgary (Alberta, Canada). That made for a rather damp 23km or just over 14 miles. But after last week’s 32km (20 miles), this was a picnic of a run! Even pushed out race pace a few times.
Lindsey September 5, 2010, 3:58 pm
Great job on the run! I did 10 miles, too, this morning. It was cool and breezy, with just a little sun; however, it didn’t last long–now its super hot here in Georgia. Oh well.
Looks like a delicious breakfast and lunch by the way! Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂
Neen@Broad Bean to Runner Bean September 5, 2010, 3:58 pm
well done for the run! your eats for the day look mega too!
Bria September 5, 2010, 4:11 pm
Great run Caitlin! I did 8.5 mi today (I think that’s the equivalent of 14 Canadian kilometers haha) and it zapped me. Amazing what a few weeks off running can do to your fitness level! Which I guess is the flipside to how marathon training makes those medium long distances seem like cake 🙂

That waffle looks unreal.
eatmovelove September 5, 2010, 4:40 pm
It’s labour day in Canada too 🙂 LOVE that first pic – so neat. What a run – your splits are so impressive.
Amber K September 5, 2010, 4:41 pm
The waffle looks amazing! Great job on getting out fo ra good run. 🙂
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) September 5, 2010, 4:42 pm
Love those pictures of you after your run, so cute! Good job on the run by the way, especially as you weren’t really your best to start with.
- Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) September 5, 2010, 4:44 pm
  Obviously that should say that you weren’t *feeling* your best to start with.
Chelsea September 5, 2010, 4:56 pm
YEY for your 5k time, even if you got off track (my worst fear by the way!) and YEY for your 10 miles today!! 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss September 5, 2010, 4:58 pm
The weather was *perfect* here this morning, too!! It’s kind of hot right now..but ohhh man I could have stayed outside for hours earlier.
Glad you had such a great run! Congrats on ten miles!
Leanne @ Radiant, Balanced & Fit September 5, 2010, 5:04 pm
The pictures of water pouring on your face looks so refreshing! Great job on the run Caitlin!
Heidi - apples under my bed September 5, 2010, 5:27 pm
Those first two pics of you are so cute 🙂
it is WEIRD weather here in Melbourne, Australia. It is Spring here, but wild storms with no power. Then it will be a bit sunny and warm. Then more rain. So unpredictable.
Those waffles look delicious. I’ve never had waffles but I’m tempted to buy a waffle iron after thinking about it for a while.
Bring on more perfect weather!!
Heidi xo
Camille September 5, 2010, 5:35 pm
What a lovely run!
I think I am going to do a nice “short” 10 miler tomorrow 🙂
Kristina @ spabettie September 5, 2010, 5:52 pm
the weather here is perfect also… blue sky with Little Puffy Clouds 😉

I LOVE the sesame cashews from TJ’s, and see you’ve been eating them lately also… but ALMONDS~!! do you get those at TJ’s also???

I need. I NEED ! 🙂

Enjoy your Holiday!!
- Caitlin September 5, 2010, 7:20 pm
  YES SOOOOO GOOD AND ADDICTING.
Maren September 5, 2010, 6:04 pm
I keep seeing people top their pancakes and waffles with greek yogurt and I’m starting to feel a craving coming on. It sounds delicious.
Lisa (bakebikeblog) September 5, 2010, 6:18 pm
Congrats on your fantastic run!! The weather sounds perfect!
Courtney September 5, 2010, 6:23 pm
I love fall runs 😀 😀
Jenn@healthyhoofbeats September 5, 2010, 6:27 pm
Good job on your run! Ten miles may not seem like a lot to you but for me it sure does! 🙂 Today was a beautiful fallish day too, compared to last weeks heat wave atleast!
Wei-Wei September 5, 2010, 6:42 pm
Love that first photo of you! And great run, you’re amazing!
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul September 5, 2010, 6:45 pm
I’m laughing at your comment about how training distorts your perception of distance. Totally agree! But 10 miles is certainly nothing to scoff at.

Also, I tend to find that running is a good hangover cure. It might be all in my mind though! Still, two glasses of wine is usually my pre-run max.
Marie September 5, 2010, 6:51 pm
Yay for the ten miles! You have really encouraged me to start running…my knees aren’t the greatest but I noticed that you wear knee braces. Does this help? Thanks!
- Caitlin September 5, 2010, 7:21 pm
  Yes! I have tons of knee posts on my FAQ page <– check em out!
  - Marie September 5, 2010, 7:55 pm
    Awesome! Thanks! I am so motivated! 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin September 5, 2010, 6:51 pm
Good job on the run! It was perfect fall weather here too, so I went on a gorgeous 15 mile bike ride. I wish the weather could stay like this until Spring! 😛
Joanna @ landanimal.wordpress.com September 5, 2010, 7:02 pm
Awesome run! You are so inspiring to me!
April @ Crazy Fabulous Life September 5, 2010, 7:11 pm
Awesome job on the run!

The weather here is really nice, I’m loving it 🙂
maria @ Chasing the Now September 5, 2010, 7:11 pm
Woohoo for 10 miles!

The weather here was gorgeous yesterday, but it’s looking like another really hot day today!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter September 5, 2010, 7:20 pm
The weather here is 55 degrees and gray clouds. I guess it’s the Northwest for you though.

The baked tofu looks perfect. I want it so badly even though I am still stuffed from lunch.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie September 5, 2010, 7:35 pm
Nothing like running to cure a headache! I love how that works, especially since it seems so counter-intuitive.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing September 5, 2010, 8:26 pm
Go you on the run! Nothing like exercise to make you feel like a new person!
Mary September 5, 2010, 8:33 pm
I actually had the heat on today in raleigh driving to work at o’dark thirty this morning! I love the first two pictures, you’re a warrior! haha!
Sammy September 6, 2010, 6:34 am
I love that pic of you, you look so free and happy! I don’t think I’d look that happy if I’d just run ten miles 😉 x
Ellen@FirednFabulous September 6, 2010, 10:14 am
I’ve never run more than 10 miles in my LIFE, so yeah, it seems crazy that that’s considered a taper run. Good job!
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat September 6, 2010, 11:14 am
Great run! The weather here is finally getting cooler; the past couple days it has been in the low 70s/high 60s! Yay for fall!
Kristy September 6, 2010, 10:56 pm
75?!? Send some of that weather back to Florida! 🙂
Chelsea September 9, 2010, 4:58 pm
where are you buying sesame cashews?? Did you/or do you know if you can make them homemade?? I cannot find them anywhere!!! (and no trader joe’s here) :/
- Caitlin September 9, 2010, 5:08 pm
  they are TJ’s!

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