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| Post-run...waiting for my coffee. |
On Monday I ran twenty eight miles. It took me just under four hours. That's a long damn time on my feet. And plenty of time to dream up a good subject for a blog post, map out the post in my head, edit it multiple times and then repeat it out loud for the next three hours so I could hopefully remember it all. Naturally, I came up with a post about this new (for me) ultrarunning world that I have quietly crept into this year. I have yet to do an official ultra with a race bib on and a finish line to cross for obvious reasons but I have done several virtual events on my own. You know, for fun. And in so doing I have begun to notice a few key signs that I am now fully invested in the life of an ultrarunner. Beyond the fact that I can't really find anyone to run with me anymore primarily because he/she doesn't have the time and/or interest in running for more than two hours (fair), below are a few of the other obvious indicators that the ultrarunner's life is now my own.
TOP 10 SIGNS THAT I HAVE OFFICIALLY TURNED INTO AN ULTRARUNNER
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| Post-run....the next day. |
1. During marathon training my recovery runs used to be between four and six miles. Now they are ten. Minimum.
2. I used to wonder how one could possibly be running long enough to wear a vest that carries water. Now I have two of them. One for long runs. And one for longer runs. And I can't imagine not having them.
3. The first thing I want to do after my long run is brush my teeth which honestly feel like they're rotting mid-run due to the amount of gels and chews I eat for fuel.
4. I've started exploring completely new genres of music (ie. Electronic, Bluegrass & Americana) as my current playlists now only cover about 1/8 of my weekly mileage. Also digging around in other artists' playlists on Spotify like the one below by Electic Guest. So many gems in there.
5. When I tell my husband or kids that I'm going out for a run and they ask, "For how many?" they are referring to hours not miles.
6. When I only have eight miles left of a run I feel like I'm basically done.
7. I am burning through running shoes like candy. Not great for the wallet. And, no, I don't throw them out when they're shot. I wear them to the ground. And then a little more.
8. Squirrel's Nut Butter is my new best friend. Never go anywhere without it.
9. I used to think a marathon was long. Now I do one a week. Usually on Monday. Followed by a trip to the grocery store, a walk with my dogs, a few loads of laundry and then cross country practice. Maybe a little Bed, Bath & Beyond if I have time. I never know.
10. I used to think I drank a lot of coffee. Ah ha ha ha. Don't ask.
Listen to this:
You Do You - Bear In Heaven
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