Sixteen Point Five « MegaNerdRuns

Sixteen Point Five

October 30, 2009 by MegaNerd

Another Long Run, another Personal distance record!!!

I woke up at 4:45am to meet Caitlin for our long run. I was dreaming about school and generally really anxious about the run.

Pre-run fuel was half a bagel with Almond Butter:

Tired of seeing this breakfast yet? Sorry, it works!

I packed Luna Moons and Sport Beans:

And 64 oz. of water…

The first two miles it was just me and Caitlin. It was nice, easy, but I was still waking up.

Miles 2-8 were with Kelly! It was nice to catch up with her and chat for a while.

Miles 9-13 Caitlin and I were on our own again. We ran to Ryan’s apartment and surprised her!! We were looking for reasons to stall, clearly.

Miles 13-16.5 This is when things got TOUGH! Running on barely any sleep, I hit the wall. I felt like crap and did NOT want to finish. Caitlin dragged my butt along and was really encouraging the whole way. I could not have done it alone! Thanks, Caitlin!!!

There was a lot of screaming and cursing the last few miles. It hurt like hell, but I did it!

Run Stats:

Distance: 16.5 miles
Time: 2 hours, 53 minutes
Average Pace: 10:28 min/mile

SO GLAD THAT’S OVER!

I’m not normally hungry right after a long run, but today I was ravenous. I made the most filling breakfast ever and it was awesome.

I started with a whole container of Oikos Vanilla yogurt, topped with 3/4 cup granola and banana. It was too full to eat it like this, so I dumped it in a bowl.

Plus, the other half of my bagel, with almond butter and bananas.

My whole body hurts!! After breakfast, I changed clothes and got in the ice.

After last week’s ice bath, I found it funny that so many people were shocked about it. I wanted to make a video showing that it really isn’t that bad, and my sister used her movie making skills to turn it into an epic film.

HAHA… Enjoy.

<3 MegaNerd

Posted in Marathon Training | 43 Comments

43 Responses

on October 30, 2009 at 2:14 PM | Reply Lindsey @ Sound Eats

LOL!!!!!!!!!!! ahahahah I died laughing when Carmina Burana started playing when you got in. Epic indeed.
on October 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM | Reply joelygolightly

That bagel and granola-y yogurt looks like a perfect end to such a long morning… i think I’d be scared to dip into an ice bath haha.

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on October 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM | Reply The Vegan Anti-Hero

The music made that video. I dread ice baths…it takes me a solid 5 minutes before I even sit down. I have to wait until my feet go numb first. You clearly have more willpower than me!
on October 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM | Reply Julie @savvyeats

Hahahaha… loved this. especially the music, and the last few seconds.
on October 30, 2009 at 2:35 PM | Reply Meg C.

congrats on completing 16.5! i’m surprised people thought taking an ice bath was weird – the college I went to was Division 1 and the athletes took ice baths all the time. It’s what serious athletes do!
on October 30, 2009 at 2:40 PM | Reply Amanda

HA funny video! Congrats on the great run
on October 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM | Reply Whit

MEGAN! I ♥ you! Too funny…and for the record, I tried the ol’ ice bath out Sunday. It was fabulous. Thank you for leading me to the light.
on October 30, 2009 at 2:47 PM | Reply Ryan @ Greens for Good

HAHAHAH!!! Hilarious! Good to see you two this morning!
on October 30, 2009 at 2:51 PM | Reply Jenna

great job on the run! the video is great
jenna
on October 30, 2009 at 2:59 PM | Reply Kath

Your video is HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on October 30, 2009 at 3:06 PM | Reply katy ( These Beautiful Feet )

I think the movie “Stick It” showed me it was normal. Haha, I LOVE that video..hillarious. When I start running longer then..oh…3 miles, I may need you to be a running buddy! You’re awesome, congrats on your PDR!!
on October 30, 2009 at 3:17 PM | Reply Stacey

LOLOL that music is great The ONE time I took an ice bath my boyfriend made it for me and it took me about 15 minutes to lower myself into it haha I’m such a sissy
on October 30, 2009 at 3:26 PM | Reply Katie

How many miles do you run before you take a ice bath!? I am just starting to run, and am doing the 60 seconds running 90 seconds walking… You girls inspire me to one day run 16 miles!!!! Awesome work!
- on October 30, 2009 at 3:33 PM | Reply MegaNerd
  
  I started doing them after the half marathons, so I guess anything longer than that, or in general if I can’t walk after!
on October 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM | Reply Anna

I think it’s funny that people are freaking out about the ice bath…When I ran XC and track in college we would all go sit in the training room’s “chill pool” after long practices. It was a jacuzzi complete with jets, only filled with freezing water. I miss it so much!!! I’d stick my legs in for 15 min’s if I ran anything more than 4 miles (hard).
on October 30, 2009 at 3:38 PM | Reply Nicole

That was one of the most epic and greatest videos I’ve seen on a blog!
on October 30, 2009 at 3:43 PM | Reply Diana

I’d already seen the video on healthytippingpoint. :p You’re a brave girl, I could never do that!
Good job on your run!
on October 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM | Reply sisrocks1996

LMAO brave girl CONGRATS ON THE RUN! You’ve surpassed most runners. Good pace too! I wish I was running Disney with you girls! You guys look like fun to run with
on October 30, 2009 at 4:05 PM | Reply Katherine

Loved the video! Hillarious! Good on you for taking the ice bath.
on October 30, 2009 at 4:31 PM | Reply Hilary

Hey Megan! I enjoy your blog!! That video was great! I too am an ice bath believer. When my husband and I were training for our marathon a year ago, we took an ice bath after any run longer than 10 miles. I was never once sore (well, except after the actual marathon) and did not have any injuries.

And you’re right – it only hurts for the first few minutes! We always did it together, fully clothed! LOL I know my family though we were crazy when we headed to the bathroom with 7 bags of ice after we finished our race
on October 30, 2009 at 4:32 PM | Reply Anne P

OMG that is HILARIOUS with the music in the video!! Love it Props to your sis
on October 30, 2009 at 4:38 PM | Reply Allie (Live Laugh Eat)

That video was quite entertaining! I remember watching cheerleaders do that on TV (the super competitive, intense cheerleaders) and I was cringing at the sight. You are a champ!

PS cute bathroom
on October 30, 2009 at 4:49 PM | Reply Michelle

Congrats on the run!! The video cracked me up. I love ice baths!
on October 30, 2009 at 4:53 PM | Reply Lauren

I laughed watching this video on Caitlin’s blog. You are so brave to do this!
on October 30, 2009 at 4:56 PM | Reply Jess

Congrats on 16.5 miles!! This video is awesome — you’re hilarious. Love the blog
on October 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM | Reply Grace

I definitely have to check out the video once I’m at a computer that will let me. You are my hero! Congrats on the new PDR!
on October 30, 2009 at 5:14 PM | Reply Justy2003

Great job on the 16.5 this morning! And I love the video. When the music came in I literally laughed out loud. Great!
on October 30, 2009 at 6:02 PM | Reply starsinthecity

LOVED the video!! I used to take ice baths when I still skated and some of my friend (who still skate) still do.
on October 30, 2009 at 6:13 PM | Reply Bec

congrats on running 16.5 miles thats impressive!
on October 30, 2009 at 6:40 PM | Reply inmytummy

I was about to ask why your tongue was green, but then I saw the green jelly beans!

You are one brave chica. The closest I ever got to taking an ice bath was to fill the tub with cold water. And then I couldn’t deal and put in the hot.
on October 30, 2009 at 7:00 PM | Reply verbalriot

hahahahaha. The music is in sync perfectly! GREAT job on the run, congrats!
on October 30, 2009 at 8:36 PM | Reply hemp jogger

this totally made my evening. hahahahahaha that music, too freakin hilarious!

great job
on October 30, 2009 at 10:10 PM | Reply chasingthenow

I already commented on Cailtin’s post, but I loved the ice bath video. Way braver than I would be.

Also, I think the miles that hurt the most end up meaning the most.
on October 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM | Reply Niki

Haha love the video, especially the music!! Great job on 16.5!! How’s you like those Luna Moons?? I’ve been wanting to try those!
on October 31, 2009 at 12:28 PM | Reply allijag

LOL – that video is cracking me up – love what your sister did with adding in the song
on October 31, 2009 at 6:27 PM | Reply Elizabeth

LOL that music is ExcELLENT!!!
i’ve never done an ice bath but maybe i’ll have to try next long run!
on October 31, 2009 at 11:01 PM | Reply Tay

hahahahaha that definitely made my night
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