I had 6 miles on the schedule tonight, but that didn't happen. I only ran 4 miles. There were a couple of reasons. The main reason was because my big toe was giving me some problems. I noticed last night, after my long run. After these 4 miles, the top part is red and sensitive. I'm going to take tomorrow off. I need my toe exposed as much as possible. The other reason was because I was having my body fat tested (the pinch test). I had guessed I had 18-20% body fat. I have a scale and it reads 18-19%. Wow, is that not accurate. I am 12%. Can you believe this face has only 12% body fat? I had this test done about 3 years ago and I was about 25%+/-. Crazy stuff. I guess all my hard work is finally paying off.
This morning, I had my go to breakfast. I think I have this just about ever single day. I eat a bowl of multi grain Cheerios with non fat milk and a cup of coffee with sugar free coffee creamer. I think this will be my breakfast on race day.
I think I'll get up a few hours before I have to be at the race. I will definitely pick up my packet the day or two before.
What is your morning routine like when it comes to 1/2 or full marathons? 
This morning, I had my go to breakfast. I think I have this just about ever single day. I eat a bowl of multi grain Cheerios with non fat milk and a cup of coffee with sugar free coffee creamer. I think this will be my breakfast on race day. 
I think I'll get up a few hours before I have to be at the race. I will definitely pick up my packet the day or two before. What is your morning routine like when it comes to 1/2 or full marathons? 
Whoa!!!! That is awesome (I think). Crazy how your scale was so far off. I LOVE cereal. Eat it every morning. Mine is usually more colorful though. And it has marshmallows :)
ReplyDeleteSitting here in a coffee shop, writing a blog, I am drooling over your bfast! :) I think its a great idea that you are going to awake 2 hrs before the race, it give you time for you, to mentaly prepare and such..
ReplyDeleteI awake about 2 hours before any 1/2 or full, (sometimes even earlier!) and then I drink a teeny bit of coffee, pace around the house, go to my laid out clothes, eat half a luna bar, do my ehem.. dutty, and then hit the road to the race, you are ready!
Good job on the fat percentage! I love a whole grain waffle with peanut butter before long races.
ReplyDeleteway to go on the BF that is definitely a sign of great nutrition and activity! mine says 18% too and I've always wondered how accurate it is
ReplyDeleteYay Multigrain Cheerios!! That's my breakfast 80% of the time. I currently have ten boxes (they don't go on sale often and I go through them quickly).
ReplyDeleteI've only done one half marathon, but for that I didn't eat my normal breakfast. I woke up early and had some OJ with a couple pieces of toast. About a half hour later I had a small yogurt and then munched on a snack pack of raisins before the race. Milk is never in my pre-race meal. I go for a carb early on (toast, energy bar, etc.) a couple hours before and then fruit if I get hungry after that because it's easily digestible.
I want to get the caliper test done. My scale at home always says 23-24% and I wonder how accurate it really is.
ReplyDeleteWay to rock the BF%!
That is awesome! I wonder if my scale is off. I follow you on twitter @bethtris
ReplyDeleteMy morning routine consists of oatmeal, a banana, and water. Then I put on my waterbelt haha. Listen to music and jam out!
ReplyDeleteFor a half or full marathon, I definitely stick to my standard pre-run breakfast - a bagel or english muffin w/ PB & J + tea. For a marathon, I will sometimes add an instant oatmeal. I also like to bring a Clif Bar to eat on the way, since I am usually awake and eating breakfast 3-4 hours before the start.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your BF test results!! Fantastic!!
Wow! Awesome! I'm hoping my scale is off too. :)
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