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Anyone running the Chicago marathon on Sunday? I'm working Aid Station #6 in Boystown and I would love to cheer you on!

 

New personal best distance today (4.25 mi) but the last quarter mile gave me a cramp that lasted about 20 minutes. I’d assume that’s due to lack of hydration so prob should get one of those water bottle Velcro things.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N79WCR7/?tag=absolutepunk-20

That's my favorite handheld bottle for shorter runs. Small, ergonomic, light. It says its insulated but I don't think it is.

Nice work on boosting that milage!

I was complaining about having some problems in a previous post, but safe to say now all that has cleared up! Knocked out 37 miles last week. This week I'll probably hit 60 with a 25 mile trail long run on Friday. Tomorrow I look to do a 40 min moderate tempo effort. Confidence is back boys!

 

definitely make sure you’re hydrating before your run, if you’re not already. I used to get crazy cramps until I started doing that

 

I drank about two glasses of water beforehand, but I started my run at like 5:30am lol. Maybe more the night before in this case

 

Cramps for most people are more likely in the morning since you’re body is naturally dehydrated after sleeping. It can also depend on how much warm up you do / what your speed is / what the temp is outside. Usually at least one 8 oz. glass of cold water right when you get up will help. Two should usually do the trick but might depend how much time is between drinking the two glasses and then running.

 

Easier said than done, but you should be hydrating all day long. If you’re overall dehydrated, two glasses of water might not do it. Especially in the morning.

Everyone’s body is different but I’d start with that. You could also look into nuun or powdered Gatorade - more cost effective and you can mix it with water for less calories

 

To add, not only just water but electrolyte sources as well like some fruits. Coconut water is awesome. I stay away from most all common sports drinks due to their overall garbage contents, but you do you; they might add that little extra sodium you need. My sodium source on long runs are usually Nuun Tablets I put in my water bottle.

I have never cramped on a run in my life. (cramped a bit only after one particular 25k race but that's it)

 

At 4 miles you really shouldn’t need a water belt. It means you’re not drinking enough water before your run. I’ve always heard that your body will be able to “use” any and all water consumed up to an hour before your run. Aka drinking 32 oz right before is likely to do more harm than good.

 

I drink a truly ridiculous amount of water throughout the course of the day, so I think that helps me when I head out for a run. Might be worth getting in the habit of just drinking more water in general.

 

Drinking water right before a run is not good for me, which definitely affects my morning runs. The key is definitely consistent water drinking at all hours you can.

 

yeah you shouldn’t need water or extra gels/snacks until you cross the hour threshold on runs

 

They just released Bondis with a carbon fiber plate. I might pick up a pair of those next.

 

yeah same here

 

The soles of my shoes will no touch pavement for the next 5 months.

The little niggles I was having recently have cleared up. Did 50 miles two weeks ago, 40 last week. This week will be maybe 25. Next week will be like 5 miles during the week and then.... 100 mile race.

I'm. So. Stoked.

 

I've been running in Hoka Carbon X while training for a half marathon and they've been so great for my ankle and my post-traumatic arthritis from a car accident 20 years ago.

I think the extra cushion in the Bondis will be even better.

 

some prime running weather this morning.

 

Yeah this time of year is when I relax and realize my body isn’t failing me it’s just that I cannot for the life of me run in heat lol. Three summers now you think I would realize this but nope. Summer comes around and I freak out thinking I’m old and can run and then fall hits and I remember how that’s the best time for running long distances

 

I moved in May and between the heat and humidity here (Raleigh) and the hills around my house, especially after coming from flat Chicago, I thought that I was totally burnt out. Not that I've ever been fast, but I was struggling, some days I could barely get in 5k.

But with the temperature change, drop in humidity, learning to run the hills for effort rather than pace (on both the uphill and the downhill), and better conditioning after struggling through that for months, I'm finally feeling it again.

 

This just made me vomit to think about it.

Just ran 20 today and have been nauseous for two hours since finishing it. Marathon in 20 days. I don’t think I’m gonna be able to run the whole thing based on my 18 miler and today’s run, so trying to set realistic expectations.

 

Did a new personal best yesterday (4.5 miles) at I think a new best pace (7:45) but some massive knot cropped up in between my right hip and glute hours after finishing and then got worse overnight. Anyone have any advice on how to prevent and/or treat?

 

shaved 30 seconds off the 5k PB this morning lol

 

Cracked 2,000 miles for the year today, according to Strava!

 

damn, my goal this year was 1500 and i'm only at 1240 lol. RIP

 

i dont think its been posted in a while but there is definitely a chorus strava group that y'all should join if you haven't already.

https://www.strava.com/clubs/chorusfm