- Site:
- http://www.matthewlofton.com
- Miles:
- 9194 total / 284 in 2012
- Goal:
sub 16:00 5k, 3660 running miles for 2012
Matthew Lofton ran: best.run.ever! I agr...
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- 20 miles
- 02:25 time
- 07:13 pace
- 1871 calories
- details
best.run.ever!
I agreed to meet Presley in town at 10:45 so I tried to squeeze in 12 miles before that. I was planning to average a ~7:30 pace but I left 2 minutes late so then I needed a 7:20 pace to keep with my tight schedule. I picked up the pace after the first couple of miles and I just felt strong; almost invincible.
I met her right on time and got in some extra distance as she stretched so I wouldn't have to stop. Ran ~4.5 miles with her, dropped her off at her car and then headed home. I finally started to feel fatigued around the 19th mile but that could have been because mile 18 was sub-7:00.
The first 17 miles were at a 7:15 average and I picked it up on the way home.
Beautiful weather today: sunny and pushing 40 with a slight breeze. I felt very comfortable (almost too warm) in shorts, t-shirt and gloves.
I carried my handheld bottle with water but mixed in Propel and chia seeds. It could be all mental, but I felt sooooo good for not consuming any other nutrition during the run. I'll have to try this mixture again to see if it really is doing something.
Somehow, i did this all after a late gig and less than 4 hours of sleep.
- Gear
Ok first I want what your having. I have a big bag if chia that I need to use. Perhaps, on my longer runs I will use your mixture. GREAT long run Matt. WOW!!! EPIC!!!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Don't know how you do it with that amount of sleep. Kick butt run!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Wow, that's awesome! Inspiring.
almost 2 years ago • Like
I need to try the Chia seeds...where are you buying them? Great run today!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Paul - quite frankly, I more baffled than you are!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Caleb - I bought a smaller bag (just to sample) at a local health food store. But you can find them in bulk on Amazon and save money.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Right on. One more question - do you grind them with a mortar and pestle before mixing? I do that with flax seeds before adding to smoothies, so I have the right gear if necessary.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Fantastic long run! Cool fueling too. I have trouble fueling in my long runs. I'll have to give Chia seeds a try.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Caleb - nope I just stir them in and shake it up a lot. I can't explain it, but they turn into a gel like substance when in contact with water. They look like seeds but with a gel coating. I just swallow them with each drink...I actually love the texture.
almost 2 years ago • Like
I love how you had such a fantastic feeling 20 miler. Makes me feel good to know that it's not all pain and miserable all the time ;)
almost 2 years ago • Like
The real question here is whether or not these Chia seeds are what they make Chia Pets out of.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Amazing run Matthew!
almost 2 years ago • Like
If you were almost too warm today in shorts, a shirt, and gloves, how on earth do you run when it's hot? Excellent mileage and pace today!
almost 2 years ago • Like
I'm excited to see someone else trying Chia seeds. I ordered some Chia seeds and Pinole (i recently read Born to run) from Amazon.com and it was pretty inexpensive. Looking forward to experimenting with them as well. OH.....nice run btw
almost 2 years ago • Like
Loved hearing about your feeling of invincibility. Rock on!
almost 2 years ago • Like
It's all in the Chia. I've been feeling the same way since sticking only to that fuel mixture. Bonus, the seeds are awesome in oatmeal or any other hot cereal. Great, great run today.
almost 2 years ago • Like
You looked great when I saw you. I was headed out for miles on the bike, but those were followed by a run!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Totally awesome run Matt! Wow! I guess you're feeling better!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Like U2 blaring through my headphones, you inspire me.
almost 2 years ago
I hope it's the chia seeds! Because getting a hold of those would be a lot easier than going for a run like this. Great post!
almost 2 years ago • Like
Freaking amazing!
almost 2 years ago • Like
You rock with this pace for 20 miler.
almost 2 years ago • Like
Two yucky days last week obviously equal an awesome 20 miler!! By the way - I can not BELIEVE your before and after pics......I wouldn't have guessed it was the same person other than the tats. :)
almost 2 years ago • Like
Tremendous long run. Super speedy....
almost 2 years ago • Like
My BFF is faster than your BFF.
almost 2 years ago • Like
WOW! i loved reading this! love it when you have an epic long run! i am going to have to try those chia seeds! great run, man!
almost 2 years ago • Like