Chicago Half Marathon
Today was my first time running The Chicago half marathon and it was fun, chaotic, hot, and tiring.
Let me start by saying I liked the training schedule that I had for this run, but it was also the first and only training schedule I’ve ever had. When training for this I ran into issues at miles 10, 11, and 12 where I had to stop because I felt tired. Today was no different. I started the race focusing on my pace, keeping it slow and consistent. When I got to a water station, I purposely kept my feet moving, trying not to stop. As I approached the 7thmile I needed to hydrate as the heat got to me. This is when I ran into a wall. I was able to push through to the 8th but had to slow down and occasionally stop. My legs and knees were fine, but I felt tired. I continued to the 10thmile where things took a turn for the worse. There was a Bio freeze station where they sprayed your legs down allowing you to get some pain relief. Not knowing any better, I asked one of the techs to spray my shoulder/neck where I felt pain. Instantly I felt a burning sensation all over my neck and shoulders. I tried to wipe it off, but it wouldn’t stop. I used parts of my shirt and rubbed my neck hoping to get the Bio freeze off, but it didn’t work. I finally ran to a water station where used the water to stop the pain. This clearly affected my run making it harder for me to stay on pace.
GG#4 gave me a slight head-high at the start of the race. I tried to time this correctly because in the past I have taken it too early. The hit felt smooth and made me cough.
I knew I was going to feel dry mouth, so I brought water and gum with me in hopes it would help. My mind felt focused for about 5 or 6 miles, but this could have been the runner’s high and not the weed. I felt relaxed and calm feeling a little pain in my right knee. I did feel some anxiety at the start of the race.
“Keep moving those feet and keep trying to improve.”
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Weather: Sunny
Temperature: 68 Fahrenheit 20 Celsius
Humidity: 56%
Wind: 6 ENE Gust 15 mph
(This is a test that I have taken upon myself. I am not a professional trainer, a professional smoker, or a medical professional. Please do your research and seek a medical professional for any medical questions. We do not encourage you to smoke and participate in any heavy physical activities, like running. We have chosen to do this on our own and encourage you to make your own decisions. Only smoke if you are 21 or older. Also, do not smoke and operate any motorized vehicles.)
