Positive Running

Ran 6.2 miles on the TM in 47:45 (7:52/mile).  Ran the first 2-miles in 17 minutes, then ran the next 4.2 miles in 30:45 (7:32/mile).  Just wanted a short easy run to stay loose while i continue to taper for the White Rock Marathon on Saturday.

Ran 6.5 miles.  Warmed up with an 8:28 first mile, then ran at a 7:35 pace for 5 miles. Then cooled down for 0.5 mile at an 8:34 pace.  Just an easy pre-marathon run.

On a cold and windy morning, ran the White River Marathon.  The good news is that I qualified for Boston and have several ideas to improve my performance.  Ran the first half marathon in 1:42, but did not drink enough fluids in the the first 13 miles.  By mile 16, I started to have calf cramps.  Through drinking Gatorade and taking Endurolytes, I managed to maintain a slower pace through the end of the race while managing the calf cramps.  But, otherwise I felt great and had plenty of energy.

I'll try changing my marathon process as follows:  (a) stop taking antithisamines for the 3 days before a marathon since they cause dehydration, (b) drink Gatorade that is at room temperature because the cold fluid takes longer to absorb into the blood stream, and  (c) average approximately 1.5 ounces of fluids for every mile running, ensuring that I meet that average with every 4-miles .

This was the first of 3-marathons in 4-months.  It was a good training run, and I think I learned a few things.