Marathon of the Year

last SG · 2004-11-23T15:25:04+00:00

Good Timing, hope i can do the same when i do my Full Marathon.....I enjoy my First Half Marathon today, will do it again definitely...maybe next Standard Ch...

sillyme SG

you guys may be interested in this
http://www.fuelbeltsg.com

kops21 SG

Whether u need the handipaste depends on individual...esp clothing, shoes etc. I always have blisters going for the long run exactly at some spots everytime, so by putting a cushioned plaster does the trick. Also abrasions around the groan area for me... Confused Some folks kana the nipple as well... Shocked

If you dont get any problems on yr long training runs, u should be fine as long as you are taking the same clothes and shoe for the actual day.

sillyme SG

Oh I’ve seen it. Bleeding nipples dunring last year’s marathon. Super eeeeks

kops21 SG

Shocked Shocked Shocked OMG...../cover eyes.......see no evil..... Confused

no_speeding SG

Dun over estimate me lor..
hahah...
If im good, i'll quit my job and do running full time..
ALways wanted to be sportsman when i was younger...

Then again, there are really alot alot of factors. I have only been running seriously for half a year... back then, when i completed 4km, it was super achievement liao.

Hahah...actually, whats with the no underpants suggestion? i dun understand...

And yes, i agree with the handyplast suggestion.
I heard its a norm to swap vasaline on armpits, thighs and all swinging limbs to ensure minimum abrasion.
Im not taking chances...going to get myself a jug of vasaline this weekend.. Shocked

Fuqua SG

I've seen this belt in the runner'sworld mag. dam! look cool. But am not thinking of bringing my own water/energy drink to the marathon, just some energy bar/sports gel.

Does anybody know what drink will be provided at the drink station during the race next week (gulp!)? Water and isotonic drink? (but what brand?)

Fuqua SG

OKAY! THAT's IT! I'm putting on handyplast on me nipples. I'll try this weekend on my last long tranining run ..

Fuqua SG

Vaseline on groin and armpit area. Ok, will try that this weekend or heck, tonite on my 10k run. Handyplast on toes and nipples ... but gee! i hope i dont look like a freak tonite Confused

kops21 SG

Full Time sportsman in Spore little $$ leh....damn sian....but some folks i heard does make it good....

Underpants get wet and soak whenever i go for long run. Don't quite like it, therefore dun wear. It is up to individual lah...

kops21 SG

From the Marathon Website,

1) Water: 2 Tang
2) Isotonic: Excel
3) Gel: Powerbar

It is good to get use to this water prior to the actual run... Cool

sillyme SG

Very kua zhang leh..
In my half-mara last year, I didn't use any plaster not vaseline.. maybe it's up to individual.. I know the abrasion is caused by salt from the perspiration.. I don't much salt in my perspiration..

kops21 SG

Only apply handyplast to those areas that hurts, especially right after you bath after a long run. Don't need to look like a freak and paste everywhere... Laughing

I find those watson "cushion plaster" very effective...though the quality not that good, but does a good job for my blisters... Smile

Taking out the handyplast might be painful, depending on where u stick it.. Sad

Fuqua SG

ok, thanks. Wah, 2Tang, Not my favourite but water is water. Never tried Excel before so i guess, i better get used to it.

10 days to go!!! Wohoooo! Smile and yikes! Confused

Fuqua SG

This will be my first time to apply handyplast on my nipple. Gee ... i don't even know i have a nipple haha Mr. Green

taking out handyplast pianful? haha, BUT if i can stand the pain of running a marathon, how much cud a handyplast hurt? haha ... Confused ok, actually, i know everything gonna hurt next sunday ....

CSpencer SG

die die die…the race is near and im still slacking

Fuqua SG

keep up the good work.
but Wait! ... u still slacking?
ok, die die die Mr. Green

which race u registered for?

spencer99 SG

Whoa! I didn't know there is a forum for runners!

I am going for full marathon this year. My first attempt. I only started running last year. I am 33 this year liao so I guess I am quite a late starter.

Ran the following in preparation for stand chart:

Stand chart 10k last year: 59 mins
Nike real run 10k : terrible!!!! my feet are stuck in the sand 1 hr 9 mins
SBR 1/2M : 2:15
2nd Link Run 10k : 53 mins

So far longest run is about 25-28km only. At east coast... and I really hit the wall big time! and was very warm as it was about 11:30am already (I started quite late). So I gave up and went to the road to flag a cab home!

I go to the gym twice a week and joined a lot of cardio type classes for 2 hours each time. And then I run once or twice a week. but at least one run of at least 10k a week. Maybe as a runner should run more often. But I felt that for me running too much will hurt my knees and that somehow alternating gym classes with running makes me sustain longer.

Will be wearing Nike Top and shorts with a small shoe pocket for keys and cash. not bringing handphone as I don't like the weight.

I wore underpants during the last SBR 1/2M and it was very heavy at the end of the run. Now I know why babies cry when their diapers are wet! Smile

So this round no underpants for me this round.... all gear are seasoned and proven. shoes broken in but not worn out. Also tried out powergel.

so all ready to go. I think can at least run 30km after that, I just hope for the best.

Fuqua SG

Seen ur 1 post on this b4 if i remembered correctly.
Good to hear u've taken the plunge and registred for the full marathon.

Tell me how it feels when u hit the wall? Describe the pain and what u did to overcome it.

R u going to wear a hat/cap, knee-cover during race day?
Wat time during ur long run do u take the power gel?

Good to c u here. Good luck.

spencer99 SG

I find that my run typically there are three stages:

stage 1: initally will be a bit lethagic and seems difficult to run at a measured pace. Also might have some minor aches here and there on knees. ankles shins...etc etc... beathing also not too regular

stage 2 : after 30 mins or so... body is warmed up. sweat start coming out fast. pace is more controlled. somehow pain is gone. Also tendency to run faster and felt that I can run forever. beathing is very very smooth and natural without any effort. must always tell myself not to run too fast.

Stage 3 : typically for me after about 3 hrs of running. use to be about 2 hrs of running before the SBR.
Will feel suddenly very very tired... not the isolated leg muscule aching tired where I run too fast or when I run uphill but "overall body" felt tired. I will try to take walking break. but somehow no matter how much I "rested" with the walking breaks, I cannot continue running... just cannot. that is my definition of "hitting the wall".

I took powergel when I felt that I have another hour to go. This is to try to simulate the 30km powergel intake on the actual day. so far I don't really find it very useful for me. there is an initial 'boost" but after 20-30mins the effect will wear out. But I guess if I can reach the 30km mark another 20-30 mins boost will be welcome and take me closer to the finishing line.

spencer99 SG

To those running in stand chart what is the distance that you are running?10k, 1/2M or M. Can we have a roll call?

spencer99- M

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