Well, I've done my first race. My friends were running this ROC 5k this weekend, and I was able to register that day. It was so much fun! The race is an untimed 5k with a series of fun obstacles that are inspired by the TV show Wipe Out! There were a few obstacles that were difficult, some I completed and impressed myself, others I couldn't (I haven't been able to swing on Monkey Bars since I was a kid) and some of the obstacles were just water slides with inner tubes, or bubbles, or "the world's tallest inflatable" varieties. People dress up and 'compete' in teams, but really it's just about doing all of these crazy obstacles.
Part of the reason I registered late is that I couldn't decide whether to do the race or go to the Lions v. Cardinals game. Ultimately I chose the race because I thought it would be a healthier choice than tailgating, and I think it was probably more of a wash. I don't know how many calories I burned during the race because I LOST MY FITBIT :( but I am sure that the beer, Jack Daniel's Jack and Ginger drinks (are these coolers? I had never seen them before), the big burger and sweet potato fries and two and a half pieces of pizza I ate afterward were more calories in than I burned racing. So dumb. Somehow during the day's festivities I decided that on a day I run a race I won't worry about calories or logging food, as a sort of celebration, which might be a good idea in moderation, but I went overboard.
I was in bed by 7pm, and I was tossing and turning through the night with an upset stomach. Today I woke up at about 7am with a cough and maybe a fever; just feeling like yuck. I didn't go to my team fit class, and I even thought about calling off work. Some of that had to be dehydration, and I suspect some of it was from the gross water obstacles in the race. In any case, I hope I can bounce back quickly.
Yesterday I weighed 242.2, today I weigh 243.3. Still coming down, though I suspect I haven't really paid for the post race binge. If I am sick, that number is going to go up before it comes down, and I am absolutely spinning my wheels since this blog started. It's all just sticking with it, though.
What I need to take away from this weekend is that I had an absolute blast, completed my first 5k, and that I need to do a better job of pre and post race prep. Next week is the 10k, which should be harder, and my friends are coming so I will have the same temptation to combine fitness with debauchery. I think if I don't drink I can hold everything else in check, and I might need to plan on sleeping extra the night after a race.
I made my healthy chunky chili this morning before work, and I'm ready for a healthy restful week of normal routine. As long as I'm not really sick I should shed some lbs this week. Here's hoping!
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