Saturday, January 12, 2008

A runner needs some powerful food

=Summary Data
Total Time (h:m:s)1:15:539:22 pace
Moving Time (h:m:s)1:12:418:58 pace
Distance (mi )8.10
Moving Speed (mph)6.7 avg.12.2 max.
Elevation Gain (ft)+173 / -172
Avg. Heart Rate150 bpmZone 4.1
Temperature (°F)38.3°F avg.39.2°F high
Wind Speed ( mph)SE 13.2 avg.SE 13.8 max.

Start Time: 01:49:54 PM

Ended a very long workday with dinner at Chicago's TRU last night. The dinner took 'attention to detail' to an entirely new level and was one of the best I have ever had. But looking at the menu, I knew that there would be a problem finding a combination that would provide the right combination for a long Saturday run. I ended up eating lobster bisque with hominy, suckling pig with a combination of squashes, and a vanilla creme for desert. I was even very restrained on the wine. But even with that restraint and moderately careful planning (and a good breakfast and modest lunch) I still ended up out of energy at mile 4 today. I would like to say that this was an anomaly, but I have found that anytime I go out for dinner anywhere that has rich food, my running suffers the next day.

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