I think i can do it! The marathon, that is. I've had my longest day yet and so enjoyed the course.
30km in 2:42.
From Mill bay rd to Cameron Taggart, than onto Hutchison up to Telegraph Rd. This road was the best part! I was totally zoned out. Then as I turned off to the Cow-Bay/Shawnigan-Cobble Hill Rd I felt alright.
I had some knee pain in the last 5 km, I think the pounding down hill. It was a sharpish pain in my left knee. With a bit of a massage it went away. I felt it twice only- both times as i plodded down.
Nutrition: I followed Carolyn's suggestion. I drank gatorade every 15 minutes and had a gel every 30minutes. I started with a half gel, then a piece of Elevate-Me power bar. I love these bars- I also appreciated the cafeine kick (coffee-beah cacao flavour). They're loaded with whole foods and whey protein (not so vegan...)but also dates and almonds!
Had a protein shake, bagel and cold swim after my run. I also hung my legs up against a wall for 15 minutes. Joel Friel's book recommends 5min/ hours of long work out to help your bod' recover. This excercise sends blood down to your core and organs to speed up recovery?
ooh.. a little tired and glad to be getting to work.
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