BAH!

I'm trying not to consider today a failure. If I look at it in the context that I didn't do what I was supposed to do, yes, failure. But I have to remember that I have had really erratic running since January (due to work) and I pulled back my running in July to 3 miles per session. I think jumped straight into week 8 of marathon training. So, considering all that, it makes sense that I'm struggling as I add distance. I went to bet really early last night (well, for a Friday! 10:30 I think) and I slept really well. I was up and running by 8 am. And, when I ran, I never got to the point where I was just sweating salt. You know what I mean? When you're just all crusty? So I think I did a really good job with hydration today. First 6 miles were an absolute piece of cake. Soooo easy. Then I started getting a little worn by 9. And I had a packet of GU (that style of stuff, but not GU brand - it was Cliff brand). And I ate it and then I ran for about a mile so freaking sick I can't even tell you. I really thought I was going to throw up and it was a real struggle to keep going. I ate that and was ready to just be done. And, after that, it was really just kinda over. Even after I ran through the nausea, I just never really bounced back. I even walked! For about a quarter of a mile when I was at 11.27. Walked then ran again then said to myself, "I just can't." So I don't know if it was too much mileage too fast, the heat that came up as the morning wore on, or that snack. I strongly suspect it was a mix of the three!