We all learn from our mistakes

Miles I was supposed to run: 4

Miles I actually ran: 4

After yesterday's race, I took it easy this evening. Just a slow 4 miles...playing Pokemon! I know all the cool kids caught them all weeks ago, but it still keeps me out of trouble on my runs! 

Yesterday I decided to have a protein shake with my very small dinner before I toddled off to my race. I felt this would be a smart move, as I hoped it would stop me from feeling hungry half way through, and then getting grumpy and deciding not to bother carrying on. 

I think I will add this to my list of stupid mistakes.

While I was running, it seemed to expand in my stomach. I bloated up like a balloon! I had some serious concerns that I may vomit, and belched my way through most of the race. Perhaps it helped speed me up?

After the race, there was a big spread put on with loads of cake, sandwiches  and healthy things like fruit. Sadly, I still felt so bloated and awful I wasn't able to eat anything. As I am not one to turn down food, I did try. I nibbled on a small piece of cake, but that gave me horrible indigestion. So I miserably gave up, went home, and went to bed.

Then in the middle of the night, I woke up absolutely starving and raided the fridge. Mr Runner was not pleased. Apparently he wanted the left over beef for his lunch today...

Moral of the story, don't protein shake and run!