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If we get rain and not storms during my window over lunch I'm gonna try some intervals while the sun is covered. Probably a dumb idea if that yellow thing is out though. 4 runs totalling 9.2 miles today, all well into the 150's. I'm exhausted.
For a lot of the times, they had 2 pacers for each time. Also, a guy I used to work with is involved with PBT, who I am pretty sure is still doing the pacing, and I could reach out to him if you want.
I appreciate that but let's hold off. I'm good friends with the live-in partner of the guy who founded the race 20+ years ago. I can always call her if I need to. LOL
Update -- you buying his explanation?I posted this on FB, too, but did anybody else see this POS in the men’s marathon yesterday? Dude should be DQ’d and banned for life.
At first, no way. But, I will say those guys were dropping like flies. That one runner staggered into the wall. He did look a little out of it. He may not have been thinking clearly either way.
I don't care if he was thinking clearly or if he was like Homer after swallowing whole a guatemalan insanity pepper. His action was inexcusable. End of story.
Special things happen during those third marathons, for sure.lumpy19 said:
That’s about right from the math perspective, some for more and some have issues fueling so it’s less or nil. I think I will carry 5 and force myself to take them all and sooner than in the past, I think every 4-5 miles is right for me. Waiting too long bc feeling good doesn’t last for me so I’ll try to avoid that this time.
I think I was doing better with fueling in the cycle when covid hit, but I've regressed and it's too late to do anything about it now. I think my prior marathon attempts have failed because I've not consumed enough - and that quantity is more than what you cited (average). I was leaning towards doing honey jam sammy's last time anyway, but I definitely will with this one. Just need to figure out how many.
From my limited experience I think you may be able to audible to a B goal, but once things turn sideways it's too late to pursue a backup plan. It's about minimizing the damage and embracing suffering.
Test, test, test. Don't leave race day GI to chance.
I don't know if people have a plan B in place for marathons in case plan A goes sideways on race day...I ended up on plan C on my IM after my years tried and true tested methods for HIMs blew up on me. My only marathon was just a few GUs...and those weren't the reason for things didn't go optimally.
Test, test, test. Don't leave race day GI to chance.
I don't know if people have a plan B in place for marathons in case plan A goes sideways on race day...I ended up on plan C on my IM after my years tried and true tested methods for HIMs blew up on me. My only marathon was just a few GUs...and those weren't the reason for things didn't go optimally.
This is my strategy. I purposely had them at mile 4-5 and 9-10 when in previous marathons, I waited until 9-10 for my first dose. I think it helped in my last marathon.
GU is gross. Recommend you try Maurten gel.Thanks guys. I've done some GUs on runs but never more than 2. Downing 5 seems miserable, but I also know I need to get those in my system.
My practice plan is going to be based on time rather than distance, since my long runs are obviously at a slower pace. Not sure if that impacts anything in terms of energy expended, but it seems like the appropriate move.
Time to fire these up I guess
You need to get a run of at least 3 hours out there. That time on your feet will prepare you for the day. During that run, you can easily get 4 GU in. To test the GI tract, take one before starting and then do one at least every 45 minutes if not a little less. Then you'll see how you do with it. Make sure you drink with each one.Thanks guys. I've done some GUs on runs but never more than 2. Downing 5 seems miserable, but I also know I need to get those in my system.
My practice plan is going to be based on time rather than distance, since my long runs are obviously at a slower pace. Not sure if that impacts anything in terms of energy expended, but it seems like the appropriate move.
Time to fire these up I guess
How well does the Gu flow from a flask? Or how easily is it squeezed out? Gu is rather pudding'ish, so it just seems like it'd be hard to get Gu out when the flask is half-filled or less.
I figured it was time on feet thing. Don't need many calories because they aren't spending much time beyond the glyocgen depletion zone. Rules are different for us mortals.
Like this?
Ever tried mixing and matching? I can't do 5 either. Only ones I'll use are honey stinger and 3 maybe 4 is my max. I supplement on top of that. And no i will never try another GU (or liquid glue) again.
Yup. I only use in races (generally). And i buy it by the case.$4 a pop? Get that nonsense out of here
Haha. PM me your address, I’ll get the remaining gels out to you.Send to me. I’ll pay the shipping!
Here is the flask
I tried this back on my tri days. Didn't like it. I liked knowing exactly how much I was taking in each time, which the gel pack helped determine. Once it was in a larger flask I felt like I lost that.
I like it! I might have to get those (though I might have an older flask somewhere in my stuff from long ago).
Do you carry multiple bottles during your marathon?
Either a single handheld or double flasks on my fuel belt. For marathons, I've tended toward the latter as that accommodates carrying some gels too (although now I'm considering a gel flask). The weight of the fuel belt is somewhat bothersome early on, but it lightens as I drink and gives me more flexibility at the aid stations.
