tang1 wrote: » No but I only live out the road and know that part of the country. Why you ask?
Darren 83 wrote: » Just wondering if it's flat or hilly
tang1 wrote: » It's as flat a ten mile you will find, few small hills but nothing anyway serious. PB course to be honest as long as the weather plays ball.
Firedance wrote: » now are those YOUR definition of hills or are they actual real hills
tang1 wrote: » Wondering when you'd pop in to say your piece!! Nothing of Longwood proportions on this one.
Firedance wrote: » I can't open that, is it the route map from their facebook or website?
tang1 wrote: » Monday 25.1.16 20 mins Recovery, had company on this, the Chief said he'd cycle his bike with me as i ran. Cue 20 mins of non-stop questions, and chasing after him on his bike. Still kept it recovery pace, kids know to much nowadays:P:P Will have to start thinking about gels i suppose now,.
Firedance wrote: » Awww! Best company for a run Super going on the long run B, was just thinking about gels the other day too, I haven't taken them on a long run yet (apart from off the plane run) & hate the thought of having to use them but as you say, probably needed..
tang1 wrote: » I know feck all about them that's the thing or what kind even to use, if anybody more knowledgeable can advise I'd appreciate it.
Firedance wrote: » The high five ones are the easiest to take as they are watered down, you just need to try a few to make sure they don't upset your stomach, they come caffeinated or non, kinetica are another popular brand, just pick up a few different ones & try them out
Notwork Error wrote: » +1. I find the high 5's easiest to take as you don't need water with them, just be careful with the flavour, I got Apple ones the last time and they cut the stomach off me. I take the Kinetics ones now which are a lot better tasting and I find I get a better kick off them, the only downside is they have to be taken with water. Fairplay on the training man, you seem to be going well and building up nicely.:)
Firedance wrote: » We need to remember the water there comes in cups with sponges & I think it's harder to take on a good quantity so gels that need less water will work better.. also, does anyone know if we can take gels in carry on luggage??
tang1 wrote: » True that, not a clue regarding bringing them on carry on. Some lamp of a guard would mistake them as plastic explosives or something!!!
neilc wrote: » No problems carrying them in hand luggage! I think it was Barcelona that was the same with paper cups. I cut a wide straw in half, taped it to the gel. Then coming up to water station remove straw, pop into cup, squeeze top of cup closed and wash down gel, no spillage!! Think I picked up that tip on here, worked perfectly!!
tang1 wrote: » Genius you are! Great idea that.
Murph_D wrote: » Interesting, sounds kind of complicated though. Assume you have to open the gel before you pick up the cup? Maybe some practice needed? In Berlin I tried to take the gel just before water station, then pick up the cup and walk through the station while drinking. I found it worked well. you lose a few seconds but I reckon you get it all back.
Firedance wrote: » that sounds like a good plan Murph, can I ask, as an experience marathoner, do you pre plan when you're going to take your gels? I tried that in Dublin and it was a disaster because I should have made adjustments on the day to allow for circumstances and I didn't. I'm thinking just bring about 4 gels and take them (or not) on a 'see how I feel' basis, but then I worry if that's not enough planning!! Sorry for the log hijack B!
Murph_D wrote: » trust the breakfast!
Firedance wrote: » Ha! that's a whole other thing to worry about!!!! thanks D that's a big help. tang that sounds reasonable although I might say mile 23 instead of 24, I think it takes a while for the gel to kick in(?) if you know what sports drink they hand out you should try it here on a run first too..
Duanington wrote: » Good to see the training going well Tang - just on the gels thing, I found trying out a few different flavours over the course of a few weeks worked well. I actually tried to avoid them on long runs leading into DCM, when I found the ones that were easy enough to take on board, I used one during one long run, just to test the waters really....pretty sure I wore all the race day gear on this one too, test it all out etc Anyway, each to their own but I found it best not to get into the habit of taking them on long runs, I preferred to test them on shorter runs and leave the body to fend for itself during the long stuff.
tang1 wrote: It appears to be some Dutch sports drink so doubt I would be able to lay my hands on some.
