Terrain: Mostly flat with a few baby hills
Time: 01:27:30
Pre-Run BG: 188 mg/dl
Post-Run BG: 131 mg/dl
Intake: ~6 oz Hammer gel
Run Pump Status: 45% of normal basal rates
I'm a little behind schedule for my long runs dew to a lower back injury. I'm on it now though. So today I did what I could, something just shy of the scheduled run. Next Sunday, I'll run for at least 2 hours, and hopefully a little more then that. I feel like I did well today though. Not only did I do my usual basal rate drop 1 hour ahead of time, but also during the run I kept a very close eye on my effort. I focused a lot more and kept the HR at no more than 150. I think this was crucial for me and I plan on doing this more often with all long runs. I took my time warming up (~ 2-3 miles) and then kept an eye on the heart rate. Not pushing the HR above 150, I have to say I felt much stronger. I think I 'm going to change the pace I've been going out at, and after warm-up, slow down a little also. I think I have been a lot closer to an-aerobic then I may known for the past little while. So, I'm going to focus on this and try to repeat Sunday's performance level and power feeling. I really did feel much stronger then I have on a run in a long time.
The other thing I did different this time was to use the little carry pouch that came with my "One-Touch Ultra Mini" and attached it to my Fuel Belt so I could do a physical BG check during the run and get at the meter easily. That little pouch was perfect for carrying the meter for me.
Hope your back is feeling better. That's cool that your pump fits in that meter case. I know I have one lying around at home. I will check that out.
ReplyDeleteJerry, I'm actually carrying my BG meter with me on long runs now. I know I probably should have in the past, but I am now and that case is perfect for the Fuel Belt and running with it. It attaches with a velcro loop right over my fuel belt. My pump is tucked away nicely in an MP3 carrying pocket that attaches to the Fuel Belt also. I think I'll take a pic of the set-up and post it.
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog for a while and find it very helpful. How do you get your tape to stick to you during a run? Do you have to change the tape over the sensor every couple days?
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