The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner

[Shogun112]

How do you cope with hunger? I find myself being really hungry after two hours, I can't imagine what getting to four will be like. I guess gels might help?

Jelly beans as I run, and also the lucozade sport drinks.  But yeah, some people have a chocolate bar as they run round.  I find them a bit too sickly, same for the gels unless you can wash them down with lots of water.

Lots of carbo-loading during the week preceding the race though.  That's vital.

Me being diabetic, if my sugars go too low, I need instant sugars to revive me..  Doctor recommended to keep close to some sweets that you can only really get in the chemist...  They are called... "Dextro Energy" in about 4 flavours.  Says on the pack.. "specialy formulated to provide a fast-acting source of energy for both mental and physical activity.  contains over 80% dextrose - one of the body's main sources of energy.  Use Dextro Energy tablets for sport and mental concentration,to helpraise energy levels and to provide fast energy replacement.  Take 1-3 as required.  Always eat proper meals"

Maybe worth a try if you havn't already..

[kinboshi]

Cheers fella.  've had them before, when doing other sport.  They're a good idea as they're easily absorbed - the only problem is that they're quite chalky.  As long as I'm near a water station, then they should be fine.

Was browsing around looking at some running articles.  There's a saying a friend reminded me of the other day "20 miles is half-way in a marathon".  This is so true.  Whilst the half-way point is obviously 13.1 miles, it's at 20 miles where the real work begins and half of the total effort (both mental and physical) is needed.  If I've eaten correctly, and refuelled during the run, I should be able to avoid the dreaded 'Wall'.  I need to make sure I don't go off too quickly, as there's another saying that "it's the pace not the race that gets you".  Again, so very true.

Anyway, here are two links to articles that I enjoyed (YMMV).

http://www.nyrr.org/resources/training/marathon_strategy.asp
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?uan=2793

[booder]

  I need to make sure I don't go off too quickly,

i suffer from that also

[Rooky9]

All the best for Sunday! I will be watching from the comfort of my bed, but I'm hopingnthe condition etc all go your way.

[kinboshi]

All the best for Sunday! I will be watching from the comfort of my bed, but I'm hopingnthe condition etc all go your way.

It's not this weekend, it's a week on Sunday.  Just checking you were aware of that.  At least I hope it's not this Sunday...

[Rooky9]

All the best for Sunday! I will be watching from the comfort of my bed, but I'm hopingnthe condition etc all go your way.

It's not this weekend, it's a week on Sunday.  Just checking you were aware of that.  At least I hope it's not this Sunday...

I just realised, but u beat me to it! Good luck in 8 days time then!

Got to find something to do on Sunday morning now, doing a 30 mile session tomorrow for my thing so watching the marathon would have been ideal!

[Shogun112]

All the best for Sunday! I will be watching from the comfort of my bed, but I'm hopingnthe condition etc all go your way.

It's not this weekend, it's a week on Sunday.  Just checking you were aware of that.  At least I hope it's not this Sunday...

Are you not gonna go out this Sunday and run a circuit just to get aclimatised?

[kinboshi]

All the best for Sunday! I will be watching from the comfort of my bed, but I'm hopingnthe condition etc all go your way.

It's not this weekend, it's a week on Sunday.  Just checking you were aware of that.  At least I hope it's not this Sunday...

Are you not gonna go out this Sunday and run a circuit just to get aclimatised?

LOL.  I'll be doing 12-15 miles on Sunday, but nothing more than that before London.

I still need to call you...

[boldie]

London is next week, no?...I'd better get the stone throwers organised.

[cia260895]

London is next week, no?...I'd better get the stone throwers organised.

No need i have a bucketful of marbles at the ready for the cobbles

[boldie]

London is next week, no?...I'd better get the stone throwers organised.

No need i have a bucketful of marbles at the ready for the cobbles

Excellent...We MUST stop him at all cost!

[gatso]

have you set up the gps tracking thing yet so we know where to go to throw stuff at you?

[Tonji]

London is next week, no?...I'd better get the stone throwers organised.

No need i have a bucketful of marbles at the ready for the cobbles

Excellent...We MUST stop him at all cost!

did you rig the...



gl roadrunner 

[kinboshi]

have you set up the gps tracking thing yet so we know where to go to throw stuff at you?

I didn't think anyone would be interested.  My Dad will be following me, and anyone else is free to as well if they want.  Just PM me with your gmail address and I'll add you.

No stones, marbles or anvils please though.  It's going to be hard enough as it is!!

[boldie]

have you set up the gps tracking thing yet so we know where to go to throw stuff at you?

I didn't think anyone would be interested.  My Dad will be following me, and anyone else is free to as well if they want.  Just PM me with your gmail address and I'll add you.

No stones, marbles or anvils please though.  It's going to be hard enough as it is!!

We don't want to kill you...just slow you down....for few weeks