RunningAHEAD - Topic: Race Day Gear Checklist (page 2)

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:09 PM

Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 5/10/2007 at 12:54 PM:

Not doubting you at all, but just curious as to why this is a problem. Too much strain on the liver?

No. Kidneys. Not strain, but reduced blood flow. Several things can reduce blood flow to your kidneys. These include - - antiinflammatories - dehydration - physical activity When combined, this can cause real irreversible damage. The antiinflammatories really only cause troubles when taken in conjunction with the other two conditions. The other two are often present when running, especially when running long distances. Plus, the antiinflammatories don't do much for inflammation when consumed while exerting. So high risk, little benefit. Most guides suggest you not take any for 24 hours before the race until 6 hours after the race.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Mile Collector

Abs of Flabs

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:15 PM

Quote from JakeKnight on 5/10/2007 at 12:59 PM:

Shoes. Sock.

You're running commando? Shocked

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Mississippi

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:19 PM

Quote from Trent on 5/10/2007 at 1:09 PM:

No. Kidneys. Not strain, but reduced blood flow. Several things can reduce blood flow to your kidneys. These include - - antiinflammatories - dehydration - physical activity When combined, this can cause real irreversible damage. The antiinflammatories really only cause troubles when taken in conjunction with the other two conditions. The other two are often present when running, especially when running long distances. Plus, the antiinflammatories don't do much for inflammation when consumed while exerting. So high risk, little benefit. Most guides suggest you not take any for 24 hours before the race until 6 hours after the race.

This is all good to know! Thanks Trent. A friend of mine takes Anti-inflammatories every morning that she does a long run. I'll have to send her a copy of this.

Michelle

Scout7

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:26 PM

Quote from Mile Collector on 5/10/2007 at 1:15 PM:

You're running commando?

This is why the shorts have liners.

jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:27 PM

Quote from Scout7 on 5/10/2007 at 1:26 PM:

This is why the shorts have liners.

He didn't say anything about shorts. Tongue

On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

Bonkin

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:41 PM

Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 5/10/2007 at 1:27 PM:

He didn't say anything about shorts.

That explains why he only needs one sock Big grin

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:43 PM

Quote from Mississippi on 5/10/2007 at 1:19 PM:

This is all good to know! Thanks Trent. A friend of mine takes Anti-inflammatories every morning that she does a long run. I'll have to send her a copy of this.

You got it! If your friend MUST take something, tylenol is safer. But taking nothing at all is the safest route.

Quote from Scout7 on 5/10/2007 at 1:26 PM:

This is why the shorts have liners.

Amen brother.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Mississippi

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:45 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 5/10/2007 at 1:41 PM:

That explains why he only needs one sock

*lmao*

Michelle

jEfFgObLuE

I've got a fever...

posted: 5/10/2007 at 1:54 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 5/10/2007 at 1:41 PM:

That explains why he only needs one sock

Awesome, man. a la Red Hot Chili Peppers. LMFAO!!

On your deathbed, you won't wish that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will wish that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/10/2007 at 2:12 PM

Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 5/10/2007 at 11:49 AM:

I would add the following to your list 2) second pr of shoes or sandals to change into right after the race. When you're done, it feels good to get out of the shoes you raced in. I like sandals personally 'cuz it lets them doggies breathe. 4) Small cooler with Bells Oberon on ice 5) Ice pack. One of those disposable ones that gets cold when you break the seal. Just in case you have a serious boo-boo or sore spot of any kind.

Oh, definitely sandals. Though my Tevas are a bit snug...mine aren't adjustable through the toes and my stupid wide feet sometimes don't like them. As soon as I can I'm going to look at a pair of Keens, since they are more adjustable and look like they would have more supportive soles, too. Mmm...Oberon. Good suggestion! Big grin

I hadn't thought of the ice pack, but that's a great idea. I wonder of Meijer carries those? Or maybe a drugstore...? k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/10/2007 at 2:13 PM

Quote from Trent on 5/10/2007 at 1:43 PM:

You got it! If your friend MUST take something, tylenol is safer. But taking nothing at all is the safest route.

Hmmm...Oberon?

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/10/2007 at 2:14 PM

Quote from trishierunner on 5/10/2007 at 12:25 PM:

digital camrea for husby

I'm going to give hubby a good tutorial on my backup DSLR (Canon 10D) and make sure he gets some good shots of Eryn and I. I have to have something to submit to runningskirts.com! Big grin

k

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 5/10/2007 at 2:17 PM

Quote from Trent on 5/10/2007 at 12:26 PM:

~~Bodyglide~~ - no longer need it, I have found clothes that don't chafe me.

Heh...it's not the clothes that chafe me, it's the ME that chafes me (see also chub rub

). I find that my lower back will get a little chafed from the Camelbak, too. First time I took a shower after wearing it I thought a bunch of bees were stinging me, but it was just the water washing sweat into little abrasions. Gotta have the Camelbak, though. I don't drink well or enough from cups during races, I have found. Also there's only the choice of Gatorade or water and I'm pretty keen on my diluted Gatorade mix...nothing new on race day, heh. k