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...

kops21 SG

I have a update list at No Pain No Gain Thread

kops21 SG

Gonna have my cereal, cornflakes and banana for the morning breakfast...and a large jug of orange juice waiting for my returns... Mr. Green

no_speeding SG

Shacks....I cant stomach that much....
Im having 2 slice of bread (overflowed with jam) and 1 bottle of 500ml of water...
hahahah....

Already tried the above combination a couple of times... Eat at about 4am.. then finish the bottle of water at about 4.45am...

If i eat more, i tend to get stitches somewhere along the way... =(

CSpencer SG

so how was ur 1st 10km race like? easy? fun? tough?
this is my 1st race and the feeling im having right now is not to be last when i cross the finishing line haha..gd luck to every1

Sexytoy.com.sg SG

were you from guards units?

deathscythe99 SG

Still thinking .

kops21 SG

1st 10km race Rolling Eyes

Run slow from the begining and stop fighting with those blocking your way no matter how tempting it is....run fast for the last 1-2km and be strong...u will enjoy the run.... Wink

spencer99 SG

This is how I prepare for my runs.

The night before:
Re-lace shoes and pin competition chip onto shoe
Put socks and shoes next to door
Pin number tag on shirt and put shorts near number tag
Put money into pouch and put beside number tag.
PUt a disposable bottle of water next to number tag
Drink some water if felt dehyrdated.

The morning:
4:30am Wake up immediately go kitchen to start boil water
Drink some water while in kitchen
brush teeth, shower and put contact lens and pee
4:45am put pasta into boiling water
while waiting for pasta to cook. change into gear and drink water
5:00am Eat pasta and drink isotonic drink and water
5:10am Call for cab
5:15am Pee again and then go re-check gear before putting on shoes

Typically I take water, milo and pasta. Just plain pasta without any sauce. I find that it although it is can make me feel a bit full when I started running it will keep me from going hungry after a long time... I am a slow runner so for Full M will probably take about 5 hours. That means that at 11am I will probably still be running. So really need to eat something.

I have been eating this before my runs and also before other races so not a problem. I wouldn't recommend people to try for the first time during the Stand chart marathon as pasta can really be very filling!

no_speeding SG

Holy sheese...
If i eat pasta, i will have to wake up at 3am to eat it.

BTW, guys, any quick remedies for cough and flu? I having this really bad cough... Must have been too much rain training...
Shacks...

Now head feels heavy and my nose is definately running faster than me now..
My god... 5 days to big day..

Shocked

spencer99 SG

Drink more water. Take Vit C. Stop exercising. Rest more eg sleep an additional hour every night.....

That should help.....

Hi Runners,

We should be counting down to the big day.

spencer99 SG

Hi Runners,

Only 4 days to GO! Any last words???

Fuqua SG

"Help me" springs to mind but *gulp* OMG!!!!, my hands are cold, i have wat feels like a zillion butterflies in my stomach, and my mind, heck, i can't even concentrate anymore on my work now ..... So, how u guys holding out?

spencer99 SG

I am a getting a bit tense.... but I really hope to get it over and done with!!!

I intentionally tell a lot of people that I am running the ful M. I think this will keep me motivated as I have a lot of stakes in finishing the run.

Can everyone report in after the run?

spencer99 SG

Can share your game plan.... below is mine:

Drink at every drink station. Drink isotonic when available.
At downslope don't run too fast and give stress to my knees
Keep feet close to ground be efficient in running
Don't waste energy and weave to pass slower runners. if necessary round slower until the crowd thin out.
Focus on some point ahead of me and then run at constant speed towards it.
Don't get too worried about timing. just keep running.
Run at planned pace and do not get carried away and run too fast.
If knees pain, try to slow down and lessen pounding and hopely will go away.
If cramping will slowly run and walk to nearest drink station and then drink.

Breakup race to 4 phases so that will not be overwhemed.

Phase I :1st 5km
slowly run and warm up. no walking... run at constantly pace

Phase 2: 5km to 15km
Warmed up already. Will tend to want to run faster so don't run too fast. Walk 1 min 2 drink station

Phase 3: 15km to 30km
Will start to tire. Must continue to be determined. mental energy start to come into play. Body will start to ache. But have to endure. I must ensure that I keep hydrated and start to cool my head with water as sun is up.
Walk 1 min for every 1 or 2 drink station

Phase 4: 30km to 42km.
Take the powergell. This is the unknown phase. never run so far before. Don't really know what it is like. But should be very tired. Have to continue to perserve no matter what.... take walking breaks but must be disciplined so that after walking break resume running... and give myself targets like I must run until the next drink station.....

Drop out if:
a. If very giddy or heart start to pound too fast.
b. If cramp still cannot recover after prolonged rest
c. If so tired that running at a stride that will cause strain and injury.

no_speeding SG

Im sufferring from pre-run anxiety...
Shocked

I've been trying not to think about the run over the past few days...
In fact, the thought of not going for the run even crossed my mind since i was abit sick early in the week..
But now that its dwindle down to a slight cough...i think i will find no more excuses not to go for the run...

My plan is to drink only the isotonic drinks..
Will slow down and walk if neccessary juz to drink at the isotonic stations..
I would imagine that the first 5km will be packed with people so it mgt be a good idea juz to stay behind and run with the masses (or slower)... After the 5km, most prob, can jog at our own pace liao...

Which section will u guys be standing? Im going to go straight to the back... the sub 5 hours/6hours section and wait...hahahah..
im a really slow starter so i dun wanna risk getting pushed or injured in the initial rally. Shocked

Fuqua SG

Guys, thanks for sharing your strategy.

Spencer99's strategy like mine actually. For me, after the first 20km, i plan to walk 1 minute to the drink stations too.
Marathon all about economy of movements and i will conserve as much energy as i cud and try to finsh strong at the 30km mark. The last 10km will be HARD. When i get tired, I intend to look into the crowds eyes and maybe especially the cheerleaders to stay motivated and get as much energy as i cud from them.

I'm not briging my own water, just some energy bar and power gels. I will drink at every drink stations.

Dam, i got weakened and went to the gym last nite and ran 10km on the threadmill. Hardly broke a sweat but maybe a mistake but am now resting my legs for the big day. I will collect my race pack on Saturday.

I'm scared of starting too fast so i'll start in Pen4 with the sub 5hr crowds like Mr.no_speeding. anyway, in case this is my last post before the race, Good luck guys!!!

spencer99 SG

Last year although i am running the mini-marathon, I started right in front. I cut in through the metal barriers Smile . I find that it is much more easy to run as "everyone" is running and there is no-one is walking and I mean walking and not even a slow jog.

I will either stand in Pen 3 or 4 depending on the situation. The last thing I want to do is to be stuck behind some aunties that is going for a morning stroll...... I have a feeling most people will stand right in front even those who are very slow!!! ... so Pen 4 might be a bad idea. I don't know how this will Pen thing will work as we don't submit any qualifying times and there is no way they can verify our expected finished time.

And also since timing is not too important, I think I have to take it easy until the crowd thin out.... and not get too frustrated.

Oh yeah... one thing that I am telling myself is that I will keep running even though I am the only runner who is still running....... it is usually more easy to run when there are a lot of people running together, I suspect that in the later part of the full M, there will be very few runners left and we will all be dispersed, so I might become disheartened.........

I am also a bit ill. my nose is sensitive and blocked and I keep sneezing.... so need to rest more before the race.

spencer99 SG

Last night, I looked at the full M route again....... and my knees went soft! Very Happy

If is really very far.... if I can do it I will be damn proud of myself Smile

Fuqua SG

run spencer ... run.

My slight fever/cold getting better i think, have been taking vit.C tablets and plenty of water since last week. Hopefully, i will be fully fit sunday, so no excuses.

Pen3 or Pen4? Hmm, I definitely don't want to start wayyyy at the back too as i think i've put in some good training and long runnigg sessions and i know i can run at least for the first 20km ok. My main problem probaly my lack of mental toughness. This being my 1st maratohn, and i never cover this distance before, etc.

Ok, I'll start the the back of Pen3.

spencer99 SG

I will definitely run.....

I am bring a bottle of water to the start point. Drink before the run and then discard.

When I run, not bringing anything..... I have a small wrist pouch then can fit one powergel. so I am thinking of bringing that along also. but most probably will not bring along but will just consume the powergel at the 30km mark.

I couldn't find my digital watch for the past 2 weeks. didn't have time to buy a new one. so I am running watchless.... could be a good thing as during the SBR 1/2M, I was too distracted by my timing and speed.

If you see one guy running and asking for the time... that is ME! Smile

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