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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

SMP — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:31:00 GMT

zero miles. Tuesday, mom called and said she needed to go to ER. It was an ER issue. Got home pertty late. After work Wednesday, I decided not to run home.

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Karl Rysted — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:14:00 GMT

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Originally posted by Ileneforward:
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About the gels and running, minimal during training and during the marathon, I believe in not taking them too early, only after mile 15. I have my theory on why, but I am sure no one wants to hear it. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!

The track was locked last night due to Easter break, so I wimped out and did core work instead, and boy did it make my run tonight feel great! 5 miles into the wind, but I was flying. I think I found the mobobo zone.

The first time I went to the high school track and it was locked, I was discouraged. Then I realized that I could sneak in through the seating area. Good runs, Ilene and everyone.

I had a perfect run last night under a beautiful starry sky by the time I was done. Was out there for an hour and a half, slow steady pace, plugged in for the first time since the marathon, with a stupid grin plastered on my face while the music brought back memories from the race. My feet were a little shocked but happy that the Easter bunny brought me new GT-2080's.

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Mc Bride — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:08:00 GMT

Okay Sans Souci !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/biggrin.gif|border=0!

In order to burn fat more efficiently, you must not have ingested carbs. Carbs are easily converted into the necessary energy; therefore, the body will cheat to use the quick fuel. By running without added carbs, you are stressing the cells to become more efficient at burning fat, which you have plenty of, and therefore on race day, you have enough carbs (glycogen) to last about 2hrs, so don't even think about sucking down a Gu until after the half. Now add the fact that the body can only absorb about 7oz of water every 15 minutes and can only handle about 200-300 calories/hr anything more adds to stomach distress as the stuff just sits in the gut and sloshes. So by the end of the race you don't want to have taken more than 3 or 4 gels.

with thanks to my buddy Nighthawk42

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Sans Souci027 — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:19:00 GMT

Pink, I'd say, because it's so big, it's more comfortable on the arm. Its positioning on the upper arm is better because your body isn't coming between the Garmin and the satellite.

I think it looks goofy on the arm, but until it conks out and I get a fancy wrist model, I'll stay with it. It has all the information I need.

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Canfit — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:04:00 GMT

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Originally posted by Sans Souci:

Thanks for the comments. I also try and get by with as few Gu's as possible. However, my approach is not scientifically based. I don't know the exact needs of my body during a LR (never been tested). I sort of go by trial and error and what the experts say is "best practice". I do know I'm a 'sweater' (not the clothing type) ...get that from my mom's side ...so I'm very conscious of trying to take in plenty of liquids.

The interesting thing was that one of our local running 'gurus' (owns a store; lots of experience; coaches runners) told me he took 6 GU's during his recent BQ marathon. I was really surprised he took so many. Same with Lance. That's why I'm questioning my own use of GU's.

I'm going to try Gu with water over the next two weeks and see how it goes. Will let you know.
PJ

Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

tselbs — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:02:00 GMT

PBJ, healing vibes going your way for your heel/AT. RTB, it sounds like some progress. Take care of yourself. Welcome, Chasing You. Post often. Meg, sorry to hear of your battle with a nasty cold. sheak, that continuing arm pain sounds serious. Best wishes on getting it resolved. Holly, I'm glad to hear your husband got in a walk with you and without the shin splint problem. Continuing shin splint discomfort would not be conducive to a desire to continue. breger, sorry to hear the toe is still a problem.

Nice long runs for henrun (on Heartbreak Hill to celebrate 73rd birthday. Way to go Henry), SansSouci, Flying, pt (a couple), smpankowski (a couple including "Kong Zilla Hill"), runwun (a couple), PBJ, mrbill, PDR, robp, Dale (nice post injury run), and thunderbolter (longest lope of 07). Good job on the speedwork for GrayDave, bty, MarkGuy, Tall, Lab, Karl, WRFB, breger, jtv, and SansSouci.

This morning, it was in the low 30s with some wind. As I stepped out the door, the birds were singing. Walking to the neighbor's driveway while acquiring a GPS signal, I heard a wild turkey. The neighbor's yard had a couple of deer in it. As I started running and rounded the corner to head east, I had a pretty pink sky in front of me from the ready to rise sun. I plodded through 8 miles in about 1:17:30 for a 9:42 pace.

The snow that Sue mentioned is headed our way. About an hour ago, we talked to our son, halfway between us and Sue and it was snowing hard there. I feel that I can take a joke, but mother nature is overdoing it.

A good day and good runs for all.

TomS

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Sans Souci027 — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:50:00 GMT

I've become a Garmin 201 extension strap hoarder. Could cats be next? Meow.

Thanks, MustangSally.

B&Bers are the Best.

ETA: ThunderB, thanks for the pretty graphs. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

ThunderBolter — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:32:00 GMT

Guten Tag ~

~> Floated through an ambrosial 11-miler on the 11th. Longest lope of '07. Absotively poifect conditions: supernovic sunshine, ticklish breeze, temps in the low to mid 40s. If only this were going to be the case for next Monday. . . . .

Latest weather spaghetti, hot off the presses:

Interpretation: Meganor'easter of epic proportions in full swing Monday morn in southern New England. If this verifies , winds would be howling, sheets of rain would be pounding the coast, heavy wet snow would be blanketing inland areas. Models have been consistently developing this solution, so I'm fairly confident that, alas, next Monday will be a stormy one. It's the crucial details that still need to come into focus. Timing could vary, intensity could be different, et cetera, ad infinitum. Stay tuned for more updates from the Weather Desk. . . . .

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

Sans Souci027 — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:27:00 GMT

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Originally posted by dtoce:
10.2 miles today in 1:22:22. Longest run since the injury...slowly, slowly coming around.

Huzzah, Dale. Slowly is the only way back, however frustrating it can be. And thank you. Cheque's in the mail when I know where/how to send it ... ETA: I'll bring cash. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

Plan: 12 mins. slow, 4x1k @ 4:30 (2-min slow between), 12 mins. slow. (Total: 5.4 miles)

I wanted to do the first two without checking my watch until the beep. It seems that I don't have a feel for this pace, but I don' t think it's all bad.

4:17, 4:15, 4:25, 4:31

I can't believe the Beers get up that early and make do on that little sleep. On top of that, do the kind of fine running they do.

Good runs, all.

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Re: Wed Apr 11 Boomer Runs

WillRunForBeer004 — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:30:00 GMT

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Originally posted by breger1:
I would choose today to do Intervals. ... You gotta give me advance warning of your Interval days Lou, so I can schedule a rest day or something. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|border=0!

Hey, beerger! Please feel free to check http://www.lousbrews.info/Training.htm[/URL" target="_blank"> any time you'd like a rest day. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!

While I'm here, I'll note that PDR did wake up at 3:20, but was not out the door for I guess an hour or so. We need coffee and some time to wake up before we run (I was up somewhat later at 3:45).

Oh, we try to get to sleep by 9pm -- looking for at least 6.5 hours of sleep if we can get it.

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