It almost seems like a waste of time to put your shoes on and run three miles. Considering all the mileage you have put into your legs over the last few months how much can a few three mile runs really help. Thos miles probably do not help a whole lot, except that they tend to keep the muscle memory fresh and your metabolism flowing; two very important things to not forget about when the marathon is only five days away.
Two of the girls heading up to the marathon from this area are marathon virgins and eager to get to Austin. I have been happily fielding questions concerning nutrition leading up to the race and what they need to bring with them. I simply told them that you shouldn't change anything that you did during your training; including clothing, food, and weekly preparation. A marathon doesn't require a "nutritional" plan as would an Ironman. You are spending a reduced amount of time on your feet and subsequently do not need to prepare three days in advance of the race for carbo loading. Stick to what you know.
I am catching a lot of hell from the wife because this marathon falls on the same weekend as my youngest son's 2 year old birthday. I didn't pick this race or its date, and I am going because a friend wanted it to be his first. When I signed up for it I didn't think that missing the day of his birthday would be a big deal, but apparently it is to my wife. I am trying to convince her to wait until Monday night when I get home to celebrate it. As you might imagine, I am loosing that battle, but I am not giving up.
Two of the girls heading up to the marathon from this area are marathon virgins and eager to get to Austin. I have been happily fielding questions concerning nutrition leading up to the race and what they need to bring with them. I simply told them that you shouldn't change anything that you did during your training; including clothing, food, and weekly preparation. A marathon doesn't require a "nutritional" plan as would an Ironman. You are spending a reduced amount of time on your feet and subsequently do not need to prepare three days in advance of the race for carbo loading. Stick to what you know.
I am catching a lot of hell from the wife because this marathon falls on the same weekend as my youngest son's 2 year old birthday. I didn't pick this race or its date, and I am going because a friend wanted it to be his first. When I signed up for it I didn't think that missing the day of his birthday would be a big deal, but apparently it is to my wife. I am trying to convince her to wait until Monday night when I get home to celebrate it. As you might imagine, I am loosing that battle, but I am not giving up.
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Glad you are there for their first mary. I am glad you helped me with mine!
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