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Send in the Clowns - BAC 10K Challenge
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The only certainty is that it will hurt at some point, but it'll be over some point after that, and stopping will feel a whole lot better! If you can send on a link to recommended places to go after the race, that'd be great. Really haven't looked into it at all (have been more concerned with where we'll go for the two weeks afterwards).Yeah its the uncertainty that is the real killer!!
Yeah think we bumped into each other in the pub in Barca alright. Am staying down near the Waterfront too, a boutique hotel called Villa Zest.
Think ill be headin for a pint or two or three after the race alright. I think i saw a list somewhere of recommended places to go after the race. Must see if I can find it again.
Are you signed up for the International Friendship run?
Don't think i'll be trying the old three ultras trick any time soon! Any idea on Where would I could pick up some salt sticks? Tried Nuun tablets before but its a bit of pain trying to mix them with water on the run.
Yep, myself, the OH and the two kids (hardly kids any more) are all signed up for the friendship run. I can see myself and the young fella having a run-off (gotta record the victories while I still can!) so have to make sure I'm injury free for the friendship run, or I'll never live it down.
Haven't seen any salt sticks since I was last in the US (and don't have any) so I'll be hoping to pick some up at the expo, or else it'll be zum/nuun tablets for me as well.
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Krusty_Clown wrote: »The only certainty is that it will hurt at some point, but it'll be over some point after that, and stopping will feel a whole lot better! If you can send on a link to recommended places to go after the race, that'd be great. Really haven't looked into it at all (have been more concerned with where we'll go for the two weeks afterwards).
Yep, myself, the OH and the two kids (hardly kids any more) are all signed up for the friendship run. I can see myself and the young fella having a run-off (gotta record the victories while I still can!) so have to make sure I'm injury free for the friendship run, or I'll never live it down.
Haven't seen any salt sticks since I was last in the US (and don't have any) so I'll be hoping to pick some up at the expo, or else it'll be zum/nuun tablets for me as well.
Did you watch the facebook videos of the route?
Myself and the gf are signed up for the Friendship run too. She is actually signed up for the half marathon too but is injured so cant do it but will hopefully get round the 8k alright. If your young lad beats ya you can always say your were holding back for the big race (always best to have the excuses ready just in case
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Here is the link i was talking about. Its got few nice recommendations for things to do and places to eat and drink. A pub called Forries seems to be the main place to head post race.
Had a look at those videos, not sure if they have helped the nerves or made them worse! Gradient doesn't seem to be too crazy but those hills do seem to drag on. Think i'll concentrate on the views and try ignore the climb in front of me! After the WW ultra those hills will only be bumps to you!
He made an interesting point on the 30k mark being the halfway point time wise. Thats a nice hand marker to keep in mind on the day to measure how things are going.0 -
Cool, thanks for that. Will have a browse.Myself and the gf are signed up for the Friendship run too. She is actually signed up for the half marathon too but is injured so cant do it but will hopefully get round the 8k alright. If your young lad beats ya you can always say your were holding back for the big race (always best to have the excuses ready just in case )
Here is the link i was talking about. Its got few nice recommendations for things to do and places to eat and drink. A pub called Forries seems to be the main place to head post race.
Had a look at those videos, not sure if they have helped the nerves or made them worse! Gradient doesn't seem to be too crazy but those hills do seem to drag on. Think i'll concentrate on the views and try ignore the climb in front of me! After the WW ultra those hills will only be bumps to you!
He made an interesting point on the 30k mark being the halfway point time wise. Thats a nice hand marker to keep in mind on the day to measure how things are going.
Have you seen any sites where they describe what drinks/nutrition (if any) will be available on the course? In one of the videos he mention water, coke and fruit. Given that PowerAde are one of the sponsors, I presume they'll be supplying PowerAde at some aid-stops too?
Just back from Cycle SuperStore in Tallaght, as they're listed as a stockist of Saltsticks. But no joy. The Nuun tablest would be fine if they supplied water in bottles, but haven't seen anything on their website about cups/bottles.0 -
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Krusty_Clown wrote: »they suggest that the Endurolyte product is quite low on salt in comparison to a standard 'Powerbar' gel.
Interesting - I did not know the Powerbar gels had much sodium. I've only ever used these .... simply they were what everyone else was using (yes I would jump off a cliff). What forum was this ? 0 -
It turned up as part of my google search here.Interesting - I did not know the Powerbar gels had much sodium. I've only ever used these .... simply they were what everyone else was using (yes I would jump off a cliff). What forum was this ?
Here's the relevant post (though I didn't verify his/her assertion):
There are other viewpoints that suggest that cramps have little/nothing to do with salt intake and may be related to over-hydration, so the usual bag of mixed opinions.Enduralytes are almost worthless. 40mg sodium per tablet just not enough. You need 5 tabs to equal 1 Powergel.0 -
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Today: 10 mile run in Knocksink Woods
Took the entire week off, avoiding running and cycling altogether (see I can take advice!) and the pain while walking lessened day by day. I could still feel it when the knee was fully bent, but it's the kind of progress I was looking for (and I really wanted to know whether I should line up at the start line or not).
Headed to Knocksink Wood, doing the kind of run that I had meant to do last week (and really should have done). Nice forest trails (soft underfoot), and a comfortable pace. Some of the trails are a little bit chaotic (crossing streams, diving under fallen trees, clambering over other trees, running along steep embankments) but it's all good clean fun (more fun than an adult should really be having on their own in the woods). Slipped on a fallen tree and cut my knee so will have a nice krusty scab for the next few weeks. Despite some muscular twinges afterwards, I'm feeling a lot more confident about making the start line next Saturday. Can't vouch for how the race will go, but that's in the hands of the gods (and the physio) from now on.
Summary: 10 miles in 1:27, @8:23/mile, HR=1550 -
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Yesterday: Physio. All good, everything is suitably on the mend.
Today: 5 Nice and easy miles on the grass in the park.
A bit of alarm, as the knee I landed on on Sunday was stiff and sore, but on thinking about it over the first mile or two, it was just the scab pulling a bit.
The week off seems to have done me some good. Apart from the niggles disappearing, the body seems up for a bit of punishment once more, and today's 5 miles felt nice and comfortable, @7:14/mile. Still not sure what my target pace will be for the race on Saturday, but I'll take my usual approach, and start out nice and easy, and then push onwards or slow down depending on how I feel. The Silver medal target is definitely out the window, and a 'Sainsbury' medal just sounds really crap, so I'll be aiming for a bronze medal, and trying to get as close to silver (sub 4) as I can.
Forecast is for 24'C, but race starts at 6:15am, so hopefully should be through most of the course before it really hots up. A week later I've signed up for another race in Knyzna - a 20 mile trail run, but it cost less than €10, so I'll give it a miss if I'm not feeling up to it, and take it nice and easy if I decide to go ahead. So last run completed on this continent for a while. Travelling in 7 hours time. See you all on the other side.
Summary: 5 miles in 36 mins, @7:14/mile, HR=1440 -
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Nice one Dermcu. You've definitely earned it! If you're at a loose end on Saturday (and not otherwise romantically engaged), call into Mitchells on the V&A waterfront. I'll buy you a pint to celebrate your London performance.I'm off to Cape Town myself on Thursday - complete r&r. Much as i would like to see the event I'd be shot if I mentioned going to watch a race!! Enjoy it. 0 -
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