Hangover Five
So this weekend I learned just how miserable running five miles with a hangover can be (though it had the potential to be much worse).
I felt like crap when I woke up, thanks to all the wine and beer I consumed the night before with friends. I felt a little bit better with some water and pre-run food. Had a headache on the way to the meet up point. Then naturally I was a bit iffy during the run. Plagued with side stitches, I wanted to just throw in the towel. Luckily, I was running with Taylor and we were able to push each other pretty well. But somewhere along the way...the misery turned into enjoyment and I found myself no longer hungover by about mile 2.
Twas interesting.
And then I got to thinking...could a brisk morning jaunt be the perfect remedy for a rough evening the night before rather than a taste of the hair of the dog? Perhaps it's too soon to tell...I just hope I won't be experimenting too much with Friday night drinking before any more runs. I'll be cutting back the social drinking this season, but definitely not cutting out. :)
Oh...and I invested in the Garmin 205 thanks to the AmEx gift checks I received at work a few months ago for outstanding performance (I didn't have to pay a dime--WOO!). So it was my first run with my beautiful new toy. I kept an average pace of 11:47 for the five miles after incorporating the momentary water stop with Taylor and a few walking breaks. If you look at the graph, I'm consistently running between 10:20 and 11:10, which is very exciting for me. Although, according to McMillan my long runs should be between 11:58 and 12:58 for my goal time.
Maybe this means I should rethink my goals? ....or simply, just slow down. Or give it some time and figure it all out later...
At any rate...congrats to everyone who rocked the Flying Pig and Indy Mini this weekend! Way to go you guys!
I felt like crap when I woke up, thanks to all the wine and beer I consumed the night before with friends. I felt a little bit better with some water and pre-run food. Had a headache on the way to the meet up point. Then naturally I was a bit iffy during the run. Plagued with side stitches, I wanted to just throw in the towel. Luckily, I was running with Taylor and we were able to push each other pretty well. But somewhere along the way...the misery turned into enjoyment and I found myself no longer hungover by about mile 2.
Twas interesting.
And then I got to thinking...could a brisk morning jaunt be the perfect remedy for a rough evening the night before rather than a taste of the hair of the dog? Perhaps it's too soon to tell...I just hope I won't be experimenting too much with Friday night drinking before any more runs. I'll be cutting back the social drinking this season, but definitely not cutting out. :)
Oh...and I invested in the Garmin 205 thanks to the AmEx gift checks I received at work a few months ago for outstanding performance (I didn't have to pay a dime--WOO!). So it was my first run with my beautiful new toy. I kept an average pace of 11:47 for the five miles after incorporating the momentary water stop with Taylor and a few walking breaks. If you look at the graph, I'm consistently running between 10:20 and 11:10, which is very exciting for me. Although, according to McMillan my long runs should be between 11:58 and 12:58 for my goal time.
Maybe this means I should rethink my goals? ....or simply, just slow down. Or give it some time and figure it all out later...
At any rate...congrats to everyone who rocked the Flying Pig and Indy Mini this weekend! Way to go you guys!
Labels: Hangovers Suck
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 7:29 PM
10 Camper Comments:
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I find that some of my best runs are those that are after a night of a few drinks.
The 205 is a wonderful toy. I love mine, too. I'd say get used to it first, then decide on your goals.
nice job on your run girly. I <3 the 205...it's by far the best thing ever.
You're braver than I: When I'm hungover, I don't even get out of bed.
Very interesting! Couple miles to cure a hangover... Might have to try it sometime! Hehehe
My first few miles always start out feeling that way, LOL. Congrats on your new toy!
I can see that your pace has greatly improved. Congratulations!
I'll try your hangover remedy. I have lots of "hair of the dog" around my house.
Garmin's are the best.
Hope you are feeling better!
Congrats on the "free" garmin.
Scooter would love belly rubs just let us know when you are available and we will trot over.
Ha! I was actually just reading a Runner's World blog about this same thing: http://rodale.typepad.com/mile_markers/?cm_re=HP-_-News%20And%20Blogs-_-Kristin%20Armstrong:%20Mile%20Markers
I agree with you - the first few miles are horrid but after that, a run is the perfect hangover cure.
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