Running thread

supercity88 said:
There's so much to read about regarding the taper! I was longing for the taper and now I'm here I wish I could just run.

How many carbs, what type of carbs? Beetroot shots?! Protein. Unsaturated fats. Lots of rest. I can't keep up with it! I'm just going to eat how I generally do, which is quite carb heavy but reasonably healthily. And run reduced distances and at a lower intensity.
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This paper pretty much nails it for me,



In short, pie, chips, gravy, 2 scallops and a can of vimto the night before and your glycogen levels will be topped up nicely for race day.
 
gaz76 said:
This paper pretty much nails it for me,



In short, pie, chips, gravy, 2 scallops and a can of vimto the night before and your glycogen levels will be topped up nicely for race day.
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I usually have that for breakfast, but will give it a go.
 
supercity88 said:
I usually have that for breakfast, but will give it a go.
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Who dosent!! On the carb loading subject, Im seeing a lot of folks saying carb loading is very misunderstood, the theory being ypu should just stick to your usual diet, and as you are dropping down in mileage before a race(well some do!!) then your glycogen stores will be more topped up than usual anyway as your not using as much due to less activity.
 
gaz76 said:
Who dosent!! On the carb loading subject, Im seeing a lot of folks saying carb loading is very misunderstood, the theory being ypu should just stick to your usual diet, and as you are dropping down in mileage before a race(well some do!!) then your glycogen stores will be more topped up than usual anyway as your not using as much due to less activity.
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Yeah I think the word loading is misleading. I've done plenty of long runs and felt full of energy from just taking a couple of days off before and eating meals with a slightly higher proportion of carbohydrates.

Body should be used to higher mileage so absorbing as much glycogen as it can expecting to need it. I'm going to stick to my usual diet. The runs I've taken gels with me, I've felt fine on and could have gone further. Even the 20 miler. It was tough at the end but only because I wanted to finish quickly, I could have done another 6.2 miles if I had to. I think...
 
Got the Alphaflys for my birthday last week but it's been pissing it down since so haven't been able to get out in them. Until today. Nearly tripped down the stairs on my way out and they're awful to walk in but only needed a few strides and I was in love. Can't wait to take them out for a long run.

Cheers for the heads up on the sizing @gaz76. Went half a size up and they feel great.
 
gaz76 said:
Sounds promising, your heartrate is bound to be up a bit after having a lay off, covid or no covid. If your anything like me, you are probably itching to get back at it now, but I think the sensible thing would just be to take it easy, even if it means missing out on the half, there will be plenty more halfs and your health has to come first, boring advice I know, but better to be safe than sorry
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I couldn't help myself in the end and did the HM on Sunday, although I did revise my expectations from 1:30 to 'just get round' - did ok with a 1:48, although the last three miles were killer. Cardiff has a totally uphill 10th mile and I was struggling at that point.

I'll re-enter for October too, but going to focus on shorter distances for a few weeks now. Looking forward to the lighter evenings as I find it far easier to train after work!
 
mcfcbill91 said:
I couldn't help myself in the end and did the HM on Sunday, although I did revise my expectations from 1:30 to 'just get round' - did ok with a 1:48, although the last three miles were killer. Cardiff has a totally uphill 10th mile and I was struggling at that point.

I'll re-enter for October too, but going to focus on shorter distances for a few weeks now. Looking forward to the lighter evenings as I find it far easier to train after work!
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Good man Bill, still a decent time for a half, especially after the covid, it would have been daft to try for anything quicker, and now your still in the game with a bit more experience in the bag. You do right by entering the one in october, it does my head in when folk aim to do a race and then come out with the "never again" shite. I like the finish line is the start line of the next one motto.
Enjoy the short ones for a while then go back at it for the october half and you'll crack it next time.
We have a bluemoon strava club as well if you want to look it up, theres quite a few on it now
 
gaz76 said:
Good luck pal, the weather is looking perfect for it now, none of that sunny malarkey, low temps and maybe a bit of light drizzle...... Pfwoar!!!!
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Yeah it looks as though it's gonna be good running conditions, better than October.
I am very confident but hope not over confident!
 
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