RunningAHEAD - Topic: 20 Mile Saturday Coming...Any Tips

BenBuck6

posted: 8/20/2008 at 3:48 PM

Talked to our Group Run Leader and he has bumped up this run and re-arrenged our schedule b/c there is 10k people want to run in a few weeks. He moved the first 20 miler to Saturday. Any tips...Suggestions...Warnings...? BTW, we are a Galloway Group. I will be on a 4 minute run 1 minute walk routine.

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#2867

posted: 8/20/2008 at 3:55 PM

Carry some water with you. Sip frequently.

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Ileneforward

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posted: 8/20/2008 at 3:57 PM

Bodyglide parts of you; armpits, nipples, toes. Carry a gu to eat towards the end.

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posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:03 PM

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Mendeldave

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posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:21 PM

Quote from Ileneforward on 8/20/2008 at 3:57 PM:

Bodyglide parts of you; armpits, nipples, toes. Carry a gu to eat towards the end.

Definitely carry some Gu (hammer gel or whatever other brand). Also, bandaids on the nips. Sun screen, since it'll probably be a lot of time in the sun. Drink when you get thirsty!

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Phidippides

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:30 PM

Have fun --- It will be great..... Shy

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C-R

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:32 PM

Compression shorts (I've never bothered with body glide or vaseline) and definitely band-aid the nipples. Go slow - especially early and enjoy the run

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Lank

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:34 PM

Don't do it. You'll hurt your knees.

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Mendeldave

ultramarathon/triathlete

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:35 PM

Yeah, really, enjoy the run first and foremost! Also, if you carry one, charge your ipod/watch. Had my ipod die at mile 10 of a 37 mile ultra last year. While it only sucked for about the next 10 miles, that was a long time for it to suck (after that point, I got used to the silence and really liked it).

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Jeff

Why is it sideways?

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:35 PM

Break the distance up mentally into segments. Don't forget to look around at the scenery. Talk about weird crap with the folks you are running with. Play.

BenBuck6

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:36 PM

There will be water coolers about every 2 miles and a powerade stop about every 5 miles. Where do I buy Gels? We have nothing like that here, I don't think. On the 15.5 miler I ate gummy bears and shared much to my groups delight Big grin

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2008 GOALS GET BELOW 175 (at 175 now) RUN 6:00 MILE (at 6:29) RUN BELOW 25:30 5K RUN BELOW 55:00 10K RUN A MARATHON (DEC. 6TH - MEMPHIS - ST JUDE)

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#2867

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:41 PM

Quote from BenBuck6 on 8/20/2008 at 4:36 PM:

There will be water coolers about every 2 miles and a powerade stop about every 5 miles. Where do I buy Gels? We have nothing like that here, I don't think. On the 15.5 miler I ate gummy bears and shared much to my groups delight .

Gummy bears are just as good, just bulkier. They are actually better for you than shot blocks (exact same ingredients and nutritional information except more sodium and potassium. At least the brand that I use.)

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BenBuck6

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:51 PM

Nice to know about the gummy bears...I felt a little stupid b/c a large % of the group had driven 90 miles to Fleet Feet to buy the gels or had ordered them online...and there I was with gummy bears from Wal-Mart Blush

BTW, I use Vaseline...once again just more convienent in this area. Have fun. Thanks I did need to be reminded of that. Also, Knees...joints...shin splints or any other injury has NEVER been a major problem for me. So I think my legs can take it. It just might take til Tuesday to recover for another run.

2008 GOALS GET BELOW 175 (at 175 now) RUN 6:00 MILE (at 6:29) RUN BELOW 25:30 5K RUN BELOW 55:00 10K RUN A MARATHON (DEC. 6TH - MEMPHIS - ST JUDE)

Jeff

Why is it sideways?

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:52 PM

Old school. I like it.

backstretch

posted: 8/20/2008 at 4:55 PM

Quote from C-R on 8/20/2008 at 4:32 PM:

Compression shorts (I've never bothered with body glide or vaseline) and definitely band-aid the nipples. Go slow - especially early and enjoy the run

compression top = no bandaids required.

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