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DCM 2013: Mentored Novices Thread......Take 2
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buggawugga wrote: »You're probably right. I'm a first timer also and was not trying to frighten anyone. On the other hand it can serve as a reminder to us all that if we don't do the right things on the day then this may be the outcome.
eg: 1. Don't start too quick and watch our pacing.
2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
3. Follow a sensible fueling strategy. etc.
Now gl on Monday ya moaney fecker.
:D
This, to me, is the most important. I first did DCM in 2011 and part of the advice posted on the novice thread at that time was simply 'run within yourself' (digger if I remember correctly). For some reason it stuck in my head and it was a factor when I was choosing what pace group to go with. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and believe it was as a result of this.0 -
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Only drink when thirsty during the marathon??! Madness!
Drink little and drink often. Above all else don't let yourself get thirstycareer_move wrote: »Any research to substantiate that?
http://www.aimsworldrunning.org/guidelines_fluid_replacement.htm :P
How much should you drink?
Drinking too much or too little can be of risk to health and performance. Hyponatremia ( low blood salt level due to abnormal fluid retention from overdrinking) and dehydration (due to net fluid losses from under drinking) are conditions easily adverted by understanding your individual body needs. Just as you have a unique face and fingerprint, your body’s need for fluid is individual as well. Body weight, gender, climate, sweat rate are just a few variables that individualize your needs. Understanding that it is normal to lose a small amount of bodyweight during a marathon race: bodyweight will re-equilibrate over the next 24 hours through the consumption of sodium and fluids with meals. A weight loss of more than 2% or any weight gain are warning signs that justify immediate medical consultation and indicate that you are drinking improperly.
We offer the following ideas and guidelines for you to consider as you assess your individual fluids:
Try to drink to thirst. This advice seems way too simple to be true; however, physiologically the new scientific evidence says that thirst will actually protect athletes from the hazards of both over and underdrinking by providing real time feedback on internal fluid balance. If you are not thirsty, try to refrain from drinking. Do not feel compelled to drink at every fluid station nor follow the cues of other runners: their fluid needs are probably very different from your own.
Burn! Case closed!
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career_move wrote: »Any research to substantiate that?
http://www.aimsworldrunning.org/guidelines_fluid_replacement.htm :P
How much should you drink?
Drinking too much or too little can be of risk to health and performance. Hyponatremia ( low blood salt level due to abnormal fluid retention from overdrinking) and dehydration (due to net fluid losses from under drinking) are conditions easily adverted by understanding your individual body needs. Just as you have a unique face and fingerprint, your body’s need for fluid is individual as well. Body weight, gender, climate, sweat rate are just a few variables that individualize your needs. Understanding that it is normal to lose a small amount of bodyweight during a marathon race: bodyweight will re-equilibrate over the next 24 hours through the consumption of sodium and fluids with meals. A weight loss of more than 2% or any weight gain are warning signs that justify immediate medical consultation and indicate that you are drinking improperly.
We offer the following ideas and guidelines for you to consider as you assess your individual fluids:
Try to drink to thirst. This advice seems way too simple to be true; however, physiologically the new scientific evidence says that thirst will actually protect athletes from the hazards of both over and underdrinking by providing real time feedback on internal fluid balance. If you are not thirsty, try to refrain from drinking. Do not feel compelled to drink at every fluid station nor follow the cues of other runners: their fluid needs are probably very different from your own.
The last sentence busts that theory.
Everyone is different and for first time marathoners the sensible advice is surely to drink a little, regularly.
But if you are happy to advise your crew to wait till thirsty then that's your Prerogative
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Do not feel compelled to drink at every fluid station nor follow the cues of other runners: their fluid needs are probably very different from your own.The last sentence busts that theory.
Everyone is different and for first time marathoners the sensible advice is surely to drink a little, regularly.
But if you are happy to advise your crew to wait till thirsty then that's your Prerogative
How so? Did you read the article or just the bit I quoted?
Here's another bit in case you didn't:
The reader should understand that there are individual variations: “one size does not fit all”. We endorse thirst as the best scientifically supported method for you to use.
Anyhow I have presented my case. If people disagree with me they can proceed as they see fit. I'm not going to lose any sleep over it 0 -
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shortstuff! wrote: »Free on street parking in town since its a bank holiday as well:)
Cheers little ears 0 -
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SnailsPace wrote: »Weather Update attached - not looking good.
Any suggestions on how this will impact clothing, blisters, chafing etc.. ??
Thought we weren't supposed to post scary stuff on here:
At least that's the hydration issue sorted. 0 -
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