White Lightning
Josh - wow - fiber the night before - I'd be way too scared to try that myself but if it works for you that's great. Has it ever not timed out to when you'd expect?. In fact, I usually try to avoid any fiber the week before the race - lol - but i guess everyone's system is a little different. During my training last year, most of the fiber i had was after my long run (since i usually had an off day afterwards,etc) lol
I stay high fiber all the time, around 70 grams a day, so if anything less, its a miserable few days
Play the Game Hard!
Rusk Runner
I am indulging in a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee 4 hours pre-race. The oatmeal for the carbs, the coffee to get things evacuated prior to the race if you know what I mean. I might munch on some Belvita crackers a couple of hours before the race while sipping on a little water.
Thought I would check in with my support group before I hit the road. Thanks so much to all of you for your advice and encouragement through my running journey. You all have been wonderful as usual and I would have a much harder time doing this without all of your charm, wit, sarcasm, and comraderie.
Today is marathon #3. Another milestone! I am anxious as you would expect.
Happy Running!
PRs...5K - 20:36, 4mile - 26:15, 13.1 - 1:32, 26.2 - 3:42
Just Run!!!
I've had similar issues, DTF. One time I did a barley dish for dinner before a long run and I made so many bathroom stops, barley has been taken out of my list of things to eat before running. Ha.
Damaris
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Go, indi! Good luck!
Ball of Fury
Good luck Indy and Roll!!!
PRs: 5K 22:59, 10K 46:54,HM: 1:51:15
Morning Donuts! Again, good luck to all racing...can't wait to hear about the new PRs! I actually got up and ran at 5 AM this morning...felt almost normal again...yay! 6 miles @ 10:11/mile. Weekly total only 24 miles, but all I can do is jump back in and keep going! Working 12 hours on this beautiful day, so I need you guys to go out and enjoy the weather for me, ok?
QOTD: Obviously, no expert here. For our marathon, we just kinda ate more carbs for the 2-3 days prior, but didn't do that well with travel, etc....interested to see everyone's responses because I want to do a better job this time around!
Go Indi Go!
Smashy!!!
Good luck, Indi and Roll! Smash your races!
PRs: 21:35 (5K); 1:46:46 (HM); 4:30:46 (FM)
Out of 370 runners I placed 8th overall, 2nd in my age group (30-39), and a .........PR babyyyyyyy!
21:27 chip time. I could do sub-20 this year. Gonna give it a go, just not sure of which race
PR's : HM 1:51:15 - 5K 21:27
Woohooo! Awesome job! Congrats on the new PR!
And I'm totally jealous of such a smokin' time!
Out of 370 runners I placed 8th overall, 2nd in my age group (30-39), and a .........PR babyyyyyyy! 21:27 chip time. I could do sub-20 this year. Gonna give it a go, just not sure of which race
Good morning! 7 mile progression run at the track this morning with DH. Started with a 10:04 mile and ended with an 8:08 mile. Feel like I'm getting a little speed back. Starting to think seriously about a fall marathon now. Gorgeous day in the ATL. Looking forward to the Final Four tonight!
Go Indi go!
Congrats Roll!
PRs: 1:38:10 (HM) 3:32:46 (FM)
Agree with Josh on timing of food. I usually try to eat that last big meal in the late afternoon. 5pm at the latest. Last race, it was really a linguine w/ clam sauce and garlic bread late lunch. After that, I just graze, keep the water content up, and have a reasonable dinner and snack before bed (9pm-ish).
Not sure I'd try the fiber though.
awesome job, Roll! Kick ass PR!
I also have a listof things I won't eat before a long run or race. I take Imodium before marathons, too, to be safe.
Sprinkles: I'll let you know how the kinvaras are I ran in the virratas yesterday and love them already. Comparable to the PF, but lighter. Also, I started reading Lean In after you were talking about it, and I'm hooked. Definitely an interesting read!
Heading out for 10 now--late start, but man is it chilly out this morning!
My PR's! 5K: 21:54 | 10M: 1:16:55 | HM: 1:43:40 | Full: 3:51:56
2013: BQ or bust!
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Holy crap Roll! I thought I told you to run fast, but not too fast! Seriously, congratulations...not sure I can match that one next weekend, but dammit, I will try!!
Akalei: I also take immodium before races....learned a very hard lesson on my first HM that I NEVER want to repeat again. And, I hope you like the Kinvara's. I almost bought a pair when I bought the PF, but my foot is a bit wide and the toe box on the Kinvara was too narrow for me. Really bummed, too, because I like the way they look a LOT better than the PF!
Roll that is an awesome result! Enjoy your donut!