Recovery
May 12th, 2008 , 5:07 am by Michelle Halsne
Feeling remarkably fine 48 hours post run. My body no doubt completed a 50 mile adventure, yet I have no worrisome aches and pains. I will lose 2 toenails which is probably fine to lose them before the 100. I have one nasty blister that has been drained 3 times from a rock that I ignored for 20 miles, won’t ignore the next rock in my shoe for more than 5 miles.
I managed my fluids and nutrition very well and have not had any nausea or fatigue post or during the event. My feet are not swollen like they were after my first 50 (too much sodium intake), only took two sodium tablets over the nearly 12 hours and only drank Accelerade.
Headlamp worked perfectly for the predawn start, so I have my lighting figured out. Not so scary running in the woods in the dark.
Things I need to do differently for the 100? 1. A different pair of shorts…..How do I explain…..not enough buttock support? I have a little butt with a lot of bounce :) 2. Cannot eat peanut butter and jelly crackers while running…..the crumbs get aspirated into the lungs who knew? 3. I love the Jelly bean electrolyte product, very fun to eat and kill boredom, but does not fuel the muscles like a GU. I will keep them in my repertoire but only for entertainment value 4. Be more aware of the beauty, I had forgotten for a least a moment that I was running in a beautiful national forest and was reminded at mile 46 when I saw a huge bald eagle perched in a dead tree near the edge of the lake, he was awe inspiring and I gave me such an emotional lift. I will remember to take some time to honor the surroundings.
Health:
- Date: 05/12/2008
- Mood: Normal
- Sleep Pattern: Normal
May 12th, 2008 , 10:44 pm
Nicely written!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I am enjoying following your adventure!
May 13th, 2008 , 10:07 am
i am amazed! most of us would have to be airlifted out of there!
i would LOVE to run trails on sunday. my limitations… i need to start on the early side 7:00-7:30. not sure how long you’re planning but i’m good for 90 minutes max. i’m sure we can work something perhaps parking my car at an ending point where you can continue on?
May 18th, 2008 , 6:17 pm
Way cool Michelle!! Thanks for the write.. I really can’t imagine a 50 mile run, let alone a 100 mile run…
May 19th, 2008 , 5:58 am
That is an amazing feat, not too mention your going up and down mountains, and not a straight path. Very inspiring journey, hope your recovery goes well as you prep for the 100.
May 19th, 2008 , 7:47 am
Hey Michelle!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am inspired!!! Rest well and then…back at ‘er! Thanks for keeping us posted!
May 20th, 2008 , 8:11 am
What an adventure!! You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Enjoy your rest days and baby your feet!
May 20th, 2008 , 3:05 pm
Fifty? Fifty miles? And you’re on your way to a century? I’m totally speechless in admiration / shock.
Well not totally. But nearly. I only want to say two things - how do you say so little in the race report, but get so much of the feeling of what it was like over? It’s like Haiku, but with more syllables.
And secondly . . . a warning about those Bald Eagles. To [selectively] quote from the official source of all world knowledge, “[bald] eagles may rely largely on carrion,”.
It wasn’t just perched in the tree to catch some rays. It was waiting for you to stumble
May 21st, 2008 , 1:57 pm
you’re an inspiration! congratulations, and thank you!
May 21st, 2008 , 10:41 pm
Michelle, Thanks for sharing this story. I agree with Karl, it’s amazing that you captured your race so well with so few words.
You’re an amazing person! I’m so glad I know you!
When do we get to run again?