tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post6034070278260854290..comments2023-10-25T06:02:06.843-05:00Comments on Twenty Six Point Two: What's up?Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00574939084120691481noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-63314595229192577252009-03-23T10:28:00.000-05:002009-03-23T10:28:00.000-05:00I read your blog before I checked my personal emai...I read your blog before I checked my personal email. Saw this message from my coach and thought it might benefit you: <BR/><BR/>Don't forget that nutrition can be an important part of your training, especially in the next couple weeks of high mileage and race day preparation. Now is not the time to diet or cut back on fuel. Hungry all the time, or always feeling tired? Try eating 5-6 "mini meals" instead of 3 big meals a day for all day energy. <BR/> <BR/> Cookies, crackers and many other snacks do not provide you with the nutrition that you need to stay healthy for your race. Try eating snacks with both carbs and protien such as an apple with peanut butter, plain yogart with fresh fruit, carrots and hummus or smoothies made of non-fat milk. Taking care of yourself now is just as important as putting in the mileage. Food is fuel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-12446407916865150452009-03-23T09:47:00.000-05:002009-03-23T09:47:00.000-05:00I also think Tangerine and Green Apple are tied fo...I also think Tangerine and Green Apple are tied for the worst Power Gels ever. If you don't like shot blocks, please try Carmel Power Gel. It's only $1.10 or so and I think you might like it. Add one more rest day to your schedule for the next couple weeks. You deserve it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-69255217798373544882009-03-23T09:12:00.000-05:002009-03-23T09:12:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, I am so glad to have found your pa...Oh my goodness, I am so glad to have found your page!!! It is awesome! <BR/><BR/>I hate to tell you this, but I tried the margarita Shot Bloks and thought they were TERRIBLE! I was totally able to taste the extra sodium. Here is the link where I reviewed them: http://foodsthatfit.com/seneca-trail-marathon-review/<BR/><BR/>Have a great day lady!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-4229164193654171842009-03-23T08:34:00.000-05:002009-03-23T08:34:00.000-05:00I heart Clif Blocks. Just remember that one packag...I heart Clif Blocks. Just remember that one package equals two gels. And the margarita ones are so-so. Not horrible, but definitely salty tasting...<BR/><BR/>And I am impressed by all those miles! My longest weeks during training were like 40 something!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05200952523325532145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-77924653621252732002009-03-20T20:29:00.000-05:002009-03-20T20:29:00.000-05:00Wow that is a ton of mileage each week! You have h...Wow that is a ton of mileage each week! You have had so many 50+ weeks! Are you taking days off? maybe you just need to cut back a bit or spice things up somehow?? Put an interval run in the middle of your long run??Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-69286607731965257112009-03-20T17:38:00.000-05:002009-03-20T17:38:00.000-05:00I'll take drinking with Vandy-Montana for $1000, A...I'll take drinking with Vandy-Montana for $1000, Alex.Vandy-Montanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117599777726526798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-65375729136982110872009-03-20T13:10:00.000-05:002009-03-20T13:10:00.000-05:00so I clicked over to your training log and gave it...so I clicked over to your training log and gave it a review, and it seems that fatigue is the likely cause. it appears you have run six days every week for several weeks, forcing you to run six consecutive days w/o a break. <BR/><BR/>even shorter easy runs take their toll. so I think fewer runs and try to focus more on time over the next few weeks, working tempo runs and alternating quicker miles with regular pace miles. By now, your base is there, so cut out a shorter run or two. all of that should help regain your quickness.Spikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954768449359026865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8838911823399772442.post-21640288478729708362009-03-20T10:38:00.000-05:002009-03-20T10:38:00.000-05:00My guess is general fatigue or being tired of runn...My guess is general fatigue or being tired of running the same area over and over. Looks like you have been doing the training right (unlike myself, who is out hurt right now), so I don't think that is the problem. I know you are motivated, so that ain't it. I think the overall training is catching up to you. You taper down after this week right? Maybe that will refreshen your legs. If feel like you need it. Take a day or two off next week and relax. Go get a message or something. That way you are chilled out and ready to go for STL.<BR/><BR/>Is your running routes getting boring? If they are, you might need to find a few new ones for the last few weeks. If you need a running partner on the weekend (I know you and Vandy-Montana run alot together), I can come down and run with ya when I get better.<BR/><BR/>Just keep at it. This is just bad karma trying to get ya down. Keep your head up and keep going. YOu GOT THIS!!!!StangLuvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779854981225645816noreply@blogger.com