Running the London Marathon on the 28th April and at the age of 50 it will be my first. Trained hard for this, following my plan and now just super excited to get it done. Nervous about the logistics rather than the distance and my aim is just to finish knowing that I did my best. Remember the "P" ' prior planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance! Have fun whatever your event!
Yay! Hopefully we see you at the meetup on Saturday, and if not we'll be cheering on race day! www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-marathon-meetup-with-the-run-experience-tickets-59737139392?fbclid=IwAR0rP4pCNd4f4vuCobffFeeuzta95y2p3adyFpg20ylVHKBxbQUYQjSW3Xw
(coach Elizabeth here) - Hi Michael. I traveled through Ireland many years ago... I LOVE your country! Everyone was so kind and welcoming and the scenery was incredible. Please be sure to connect with us - we have the TRE Shakeout Run on Saturday. BEST OF LUCK in Boston.
Hey Coach Elizabeth NRR here. Great video with lots of info. You forgot to mention not to wear anything new or not tested on marathon day too. My plans for the Boston Half for next year have have delayed for a year. Running with New York Road Runners and do 6 of their Virtual runs gives you a chance for the following years Boston half. So 2020/ 2021 bring it on.
(Coach E here) Hey Buddy!! Excellent point - that's a mistake you only make once for sure. (I have scars on my heel from one half marathon where I wore new shoes and the blood blisters left a mark). #rookiemistake -- I will keep my fingers crossed for you on winning a chance for the 2020/2021 Boston Half.
The Run Experience Hey Coach Elizabeth that doesn’t sound like a fun half marathon. I am introducing cross training and just bought a new mountain bike great cardio and leg work outs so Boston half should be much easier 👍
"DON'T CARB LOAD BEFORE THE RACE," but also "DO TOP OFF GLYCOGEN STORES 3-4 DAYS BEFORE THE RACE?" Those are two conflicting recommendations back-to-back. You can't top off glycogen stores without carb loading. Taking in carbs "evenly" for 3-4 days is still carb loading. That's how most people are carb loading, and few do the one huge meal method anymore.
(Elizabeth here) - Jim, I'm glad you understand the difference but many runners do not. You are more the exception than the rule. Carb loading is still misunderstood and incorrectly believed to be "eating a larger-than-normal carb-rich meal the night before a race". I am working to inform runners and change that. I hope the video was clear and that the messages were not conflicting at all. I recommended NOT loading the night before, and instead consuming slightly more carbs in the 3-4 days leading up to the race. I also said to eat around the same number of calories, just making a greater percentage of those calories coming from carbohydrates.
Wow! Great strategies. It's my goal to run Boston one day (I'm only 13 haha, time to get training.) Thanks for the interesting video even if it doesn't come in handy for me (yet)
I’ve run a lot of events, and never used the hydration stations. I will be doing a half in May. Seems the obvious answer is that I should start. Any recommendations on frequency during the race?
(coach Elizabeth here) - Hi Kevin - best of luck in May. I too used to ignore the aid stations, then realized I could use them to my advantage by grabbing water (even if just to throw on my face and neck during hot races). :) Frequency is a tricky thing and very individual but depending on how fast you're running and your body's ability to hold water, I'd say grab some fluid at each station - even if you're just swishing it around in your mouth and spitting it out. You have a few weeks until your race so why not experiment - carry a handheld bottle with you on your long runs and start by taking tiny sips every 15 min. If you're still thirsty, try every 10 min. If your stomach feels like its sloshing water around, bump the interval up to 20 min. There's a happy medium in there somewhere. Be sure to let me know how it goes... the race and hydration strategy.
This couldn’t be timed any better, running the Manchester Marathon on Sunday!
So glad to hear it!! Good Luck. Let us know how you did - if you're on IG, tag @therunexperience so we can follow along.
The Run Experience I got 4:43 and managed to run 17-18 miles without stopping so proud with that! I now know what people mean about the last 6 miles!!
Running the London Marathon on the 28th April and at the age of 50 it will be my first. Trained hard for this, following my plan and now just super excited to get it done. Nervous about the logistics rather than the distance and my aim is just to finish knowing that I did my best. Remember the "P" ' prior planning and preparation prevents piss poor performance! Have fun whatever your event!
Good luck in London, Paula! We'll be there and rooting for you!
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Boston, first time over from Ireland 🇮🇪☘🇮🇪
Yay! Hopefully we see you at the meetup on Saturday, and if not we'll be cheering on race day! www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-marathon-meetup-with-the-run-experience-tickets-59737139392?fbclid=IwAR0rP4pCNd4f4vuCobffFeeuzta95y2p3adyFpg20ylVHKBxbQUYQjSW3Xw
(coach Elizabeth here) - Hi Michael. I traveled through Ireland many years ago... I LOVE your country! Everyone was so kind and welcoming and the scenery was incredible. Please be sure to connect with us - we have the TRE Shakeout Run on Saturday. BEST OF LUCK in Boston.
@@TheRunExperience you are always welcome to Ireland, may not be the weather you are used to but a good time is always guaranteed.
Spot-on advice! Thank you!
Hey Coach Elizabeth NRR here. Great video with lots of info. You forgot to mention not to wear anything new or not tested on marathon day too.
My plans for the Boston Half for next year have have delayed for a year. Running with New York Road Runners and do 6 of their Virtual runs gives you a chance for the following years Boston half. So 2020/ 2021 bring it on.
(Coach E here) Hey Buddy!! Excellent point - that's a mistake you only make once for sure. (I have scars on my heel from one half marathon where I wore new shoes and the blood blisters left a mark). #rookiemistake -- I will keep my fingers crossed for you on winning a chance for the 2020/2021 Boston Half.
The Run Experience Hey Coach Elizabeth that doesn’t sound like a fun half marathon.
I am introducing cross training and just bought a new mountain bike great cardio and leg work outs so Boston half should be much easier 👍
heartbreak hill seemed endless but the downhill is the trap, very steep. Remember, just finish!
"DON'T CARB LOAD BEFORE THE RACE," but also "DO TOP OFF GLYCOGEN STORES 3-4 DAYS BEFORE THE RACE?" Those are two conflicting recommendations back-to-back. You can't top off glycogen stores without carb loading. Taking in carbs "evenly" for 3-4 days is still carb loading. That's how most people are carb loading, and few do the one huge meal method anymore.
(Elizabeth here) - Jim, I'm glad you understand the difference but many runners do not. You are more the exception than the rule. Carb loading is still misunderstood and incorrectly believed to be "eating a larger-than-normal carb-rich meal the night before a race". I am working to inform runners and change that. I hope the video was clear and that the messages were not conflicting at all. I recommended NOT loading the night before, and instead consuming slightly more carbs in the 3-4 days leading up to the race. I also said to eat around the same number of calories, just making a greater percentage of those calories coming from carbohydrates.
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Thanks for this excellent video! Do you know if water at drink stations is given in a bottle or in a beaker?
Wow! Great strategies. It's my goal to run Boston one day (I'm only 13 haha, time to get training.) Thanks for the interesting video even if it doesn't come in handy for me (yet)
one day!
I’ve run a lot of events, and never used the hydration stations. I will be doing a half in May. Seems the obvious answer is that I should start. Any recommendations on frequency during the race?
(coach Elizabeth here) - Hi Kevin - best of luck in May. I too used to ignore the aid stations, then realized I could use them to my advantage by grabbing water (even if just to throw on my face and neck during hot races). :) Frequency is a tricky thing and very individual but depending on how fast you're running and your body's ability to hold water, I'd say grab some fluid at each station - even if you're just swishing it around in your mouth and spitting it out. You have a few weeks until your race so why not experiment - carry a handheld bottle with you on your long runs and start by taking tiny sips every 15 min. If you're still thirsty, try every 10 min. If your stomach feels like its sloshing water around, bump the interval up to 20 min. There's a happy medium in there somewhere. Be sure to let me know how it goes... the race and hydration strategy.
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