The preparation continues.... I've been training / running about 15 miles per week, and hitting the gym about 4 times a week. If I were on Gladiators I'd be called "The Machine" I've pieced together some helpful tips from various sources (web, magazines, experience, etc.,) and have posted them below for everyone's benefit.
Marathon Tips and tricks.....
- For the trip - pack proper foods / shake mixes / vegetables / fruits / starches / carbs
- clip toe nails the night before
- wear fitted boxer briefs (don't want to trip)
- don't walk or stand much the day or two before (explain this to wife before hand)
- carbs and starches - night before the race - eat last large meal before 7pm (low fat) (stay away from fat)
- drink LOTS of water
- night before the race have water next to your bed and drink during the night
- Gatorade / sports drink and Gu Energy Gel - consider taking Gel at mile 6
- Anti-chafing cream, lotion, Vaseline (KY maybe too messy)
- Band aid over each nipple (take out nipple rings)
- bring several different types of clothing to prepare for various weather possibilities (pink thong with funny purple toe socks and cowboy hat may not be best in this situation)
- Better to start too slow than too fast. Race can't be won in first 5 miles, but can be lost
- vary your pace to relax and stretch
- write name or nickname on your bib number - having several thousand total strangers cheer your name every 30 feet for 13 miles will provide a huge boost.
- Lay out all equipment and gear the night before
- Visualize running and finishing the race, the beginning, middle, and last few miles
- Relax, have fun - the hard part is over (yeah right)
- Wake up at least 2 hours before the run - eat a light but high carb breakfast (1 -2 hours before the race)
- drink sports drink before the run - use restroom one last time before the race (several glasses up to 2 hours before the run then tank up again 5-15 minutes before (avoid high fiber, crab cakes, broccoli, and beans)
- Stretch, stretch, stretch - and keep warm before the race
- Drink some coffee - but not too much (causes water loss)
- Don't drink wine, beer, or Franzia the night before
3 comments:
So then will you be wearing the name "Polvo" on your bib number?
Is it just me - or does anyone get a mental picture of something other than a race when you hear the term "Austin Marathon"?
Not sure what nickname I'll settle on ... "Polvo" might be too hard for people to read (especially at the speeds at which I'm training (cough)).
Now that you mention it I agree that an "Austin Marathon" is sort of a distrubing concept. Might be something for congress to consider when interrogating "high value" suspects?
1. Don't drink wine, beer, or Franzia the night before ? Isn't this going to limit the number of participants?
2. Is the Austin Marathon going to be held in Gulfport next year?
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