Diablo Verde wrote: » Well I’ve started training for Valencia. Decided to have a go at the South Dublin 10k on Saturday, just to see where I am in terms of fitness. I’ve been running 40-50k/week over the last three or four months, but other than that I really didn’t do myself any favours going into this race. Conditions were tough but I managed to go around in 38:07 which is a new PB. Happy with that, and have a fair idea about my level of fitness. Week 1 of the Hansons plan is fairly gentle, so the real work will start from next week on.
squinn2912 wrote: » I did the long 16 miles on Sunday (changed from Sat) then on monday did 60 mins easy. I'd had a touch of a bug over the last week hence the day change but on Monday felt muy calf a bit tight. I iced it and did a session yesterday - coach had 2m WU and CD and then 8 x 1 mile repeats at 6:20. He told me if I felt unwell to knock it in the head. I did feel a bit groggy but I got 6 of the repeats done then home but the calves both tightened up. I went to the physio, no tear but tight. He said I can run but I'm petrified at this stage. Any advice?
thomas anderson. wrote: » Squinn2912, you're going to have to relax fella. From reading your posts you sound like you are stressing yourself out over this race. On the day, adrenaline and excitement will make all these problems fall away. You've the study done,so theirs no point in cramming. Keep flexible and loose, and dont overeat (which is what I have a tendency to do)
Itziger wrote: » Squinn2912, you're going to have to relax fella........get ready for war on Sunday. I'm buzzing now! Eh, I think you're doing it again. I don't underestimate the excitement of marathon week, I've had to pretend myself on more than one occasion that I wasn't thinking about race strategy every waking moment. But, Thomas had a point when he said 'relax'.
RayCun wrote: » I'll be taking 5, one every 7k, and a carb drink before the start
muloc wrote: » how many gels do ye intend to take during the race? lots of different opinions out there. I've used 4 on 20 mile training run and find they agree ok. Whether they do anything is another matter. Was thinking one just before the start and then maybe one after one hour and then one every 20/25 mins. after that so about 5 during and the one before. Any thoughts?
AuldManKing wrote: » I find the Maurten Gels quite easy to take, so will be planning 5 or so of these. Will bring a caffeine gel as well (not Maurten). Plan is every 4 miles to 20m + 1 at Forsters ave (22M) (even if this one acts as a Placebo)
skyblue46 wrote: » Are you taking any salt or electrolytes on the day to help with the cramping issues or is that all addressed pre race?
jfh wrote: » Do you take their drink mix also?
skyblue46 wrote: » I think the plan of one every 25 minutes or thereabouts is good. I wouldn't wait an hour for the first one. Keep the tank topped up from the start. I'll be taking an energy drink beforehand and a gel every 6k which will mean 6 on the course.
