#runningeek

[snapthistiger]

runningeek replied to your video “installed a new siren for my bicycle.  purchased from amazon..”

Siren for what?

snapthistiger:  sometimes vehicle drivers don't see me on my bicycle (even with front flashing and back flashing and wheel lights), so i plan to use the siren to get their attention.  

[livinwithaltitude]

Slump

Really struggling at the moment to get out and run. Even swimming for a decent distance is tough. My bike is on the trainer, gathering dust ... I have events, read 'motivation' lined up. I'm thinking that because I have either done them before (70.3) or come close to that distance (Swim the Suck 10 miles for the 11 mile Portland Bridge Swim.) That Im not scared of them and think I can just walk up and do them. Ugh, you arrogant idiot! Scrolling through my dash this morning I saw that runninggeek is out there battling back from his knee injury. And I mean battling. Here am I, relatively pain free, being a lazy arse. Time to buck up, bucko! And get your arse into gear!

[katehikerun]

When's the next 50k?

I was thinking of doing the Seashore 50k in December....I do want a break from doing super long runs though. 

[snapthistiger]

runningeek replied to your photoset:exercise 06262014 bike ride to the gym (slow...

Have u thought about using a weighted vest for your pull-ups, push-ups, n dips?

snapthistiger:  that is a great suggestion.  i have used a dumbbell held between my feet for pull ups.  that was super awkward.  i'll start looking around for a weighted vest..

[runningwithcrohns]

fromthebackofthepack replied to your post: Ran the inaugural Rescue One 8K in 36:…

Cool medal!

I know! I hardly get medals for anything less than a ten miler so getting one for an 8K was nice. I think it might be better if it said "2014" somewhere on it, but oh well. It was the inaugural race and very well put together.

afortunatecircumstance replied to your post: Ran the inaugural Rescue One 8K in 36:...

Congrats!

runningeek replied to your post: Ran the inaugural Rescue One 8K in 36:…

Congrats on the pr!

Thanks!

[runningwithcrohns]

keeprunninggwhere replied to your post: Would it be crazy to train for my firs...

I don’t think that’s crazy at all! The cycling and swimming are going to make you extra strong.

usualchatter replied to your post: Would it be crazy to train for my firs…

cross training with a purpose

runningeek replied to your post: Would it be crazy to train for my firs…

I think it’s a great idea

rundreamlive replied to your post: Would it be crazy to train for my firs…

As long as there’s enough time to recover between the events, and your focus is on just doing alright in the swim and bike (space out hard workouts for all 3 sports), you should be fine.

notovernight replied to your post: Would it be crazy to train for my firs…

Emily did it…

I read comments like this and think, "Tumblr gets me."

Cross-training was a weakness of mine during my training for the Baltimore Marathon. I do like the idea of getting more time on my bike and spending time in the pool. The only thing that worries me is building up the endurance to swim 750 meters. Bike 13.8 miles? Easy. Run 5K? Piece of cake. Right now, I might be able to swim 25 meters in a pool if you threw me in. The race is still 5 months away, though, so there's plenty of time to train.

[seechrisrun]

Hi Chris! Please spill your guts in a very detailed manner on how you hydrated the day before, morning of, and during your marathon. I've ran 4 marathons and I still don't think I hydrate right the morning of the marathons. Thanks!

"Spill your guts" implies I have some kind of secret! I’ll lay out some tips here that I try to follow, but I highly doubt this is scientifically proven:

Cut out the caffeine about a week ahead of time. I’m not a coffee drinker, but I have to stop drinking soda. There’s differing opinion on whether caffeine is truly a diuretic, but I figure better safe than sorry.

Carb-load 2-3 days before the race. Those carbs will help retain extra water. It’s like bonus points before you even run a step.

Drink plenty of water the day before the race. Carry a large bottle with you everywhere you go and keep refilling it. You want to pee clear by the time you go to bed.

Drink electrolytes pre-race. I’ll usually nurse a large Gatorade from the time I get up to the starting gun. I do this because I’d rather drink water during the race and avoid getting sticky fluids all over my face.

Drink two big sips of water every two miles. This largely depends on the availability of aid stations in your marathon (or fluids you carry with you), but I’ve found this to be adequate for me. I also do my long training runs with a similar pattern. Don’t skip the early stations! If you’re feeling thirsty later in the race, it’s often too late to recover those lost fluids.

Supplement with salt tablets if you’re a heavy sweater. I’ve only recently started experimenting with this, but it makes sense if your fluids and gels don’t already provide enough sodium and/or potassium to prevent dehydration and cramping.

Everyone’s going to be different, but so far this seems to be working for me. While it was relatively warm at the Boston Marathon, I don’t think I suffered from any dehydration symptoms out there. Just sunburn. Ouch.