tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post3500105861464544220..comments2023-11-05T07:36:23.850-05:00Comments on Iron G in 2015: Another Race and a New Pair of ShortsGPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847101316636431975noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-68536210855596143772007-08-02T12:32:00.000-04:002007-08-02T12:32:00.000-04:00Well nice job on a strong finish for the race and ...Well nice job on a strong finish for the race and inspiring another runner!!!<BR/><BR/>You will be fine racing back to back weekends! You just may need to not be so hard on your time goals!Janet Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547444983215352185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-5782380267496505992007-07-30T14:51:00.001-04:002007-07-30T14:51:00.001-04:00PPS Awww. Neil is a dear!!!PPS Awww. Neil is a dear!!!The Salty Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095917835411399874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-83933174718107366192007-07-30T14:51:00.000-04:002007-07-30T14:51:00.000-04:00Question #1: Well, it depends what you want to ac...Question #1: Well, it depends what you want to accomplish in your races. If it's just a matter of getting experience with races then I think you'll be fine. If you expect to run/tri your best possible time, well, probably not. It's one thing if your training volume is high and a 10 miler is 10% of your weekly load--then you can expect to race close to your best racing two consecutive weeks. Us mere mortals can't do that though! But, if you keep your expectations in check I think you can do both races just fine.<BR/><BR/>Question #2: Well, there is no magic diet. You need to make sure you're getting enough protein for muscle repair. It's also important as a female athlete to make sure your getting B vitamins and iron. Red meat is a good choice, although somewhat gross to this former vegetarian (although I have learned to deal with it just fine). I try to eat a lot of easily digestible carbs before long races and workouts: pasta, pretty much. I stay away from dairy, fatty foods, really fibery foods and things like that the night before. Before a big race I'll eat a bagel or some toast and drink some gatorade. Before long runs I'll maybe just have a banana or something small. It's all a matter of personal preference, really. Before shorter races I am not as worried. It's hard to run out of glycogen in a 5k! Just eat whatever will make you most comfortable--not hungry and that does not upset your stomach. <BR/><BR/>PS I have a brown thumb! Mrp is the grower and I am the cooker of the vegetables!The Salty Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095917835411399874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-37806799468008471882007-07-30T08:42:00.000-04:002007-07-30T08:42:00.000-04:00The image of you running in place in the Dick's Sp...The image of you running in place in the Dick's Sporting Goods dressing room is priceless. I need some new shorts myself, so thanks for the research. Hopefully I can find those nifty New Balance shorts in men's style.<BR/><BR/>Good job pushing yourself during the HOF race - especially the last mile, and a hilly one to boot. As for running a race a week, listen to your body - not all of us recover as quickly as others. Blame it on our genes. Just make sure to refuel with carbs, protein, and fluids within 30 minutes after workouts and races. It helps with recovery.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure Salty will have some valuable insights into pre-race meals. My deal is I have a high-carb meal the night before, a small high-carb meal on the morning of a race (at least a couple of hours before race time) and I sip energy drink and water up until about 15 minutes before race start. And of course, proper warm-up is key.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749753608442648979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-1395534782660077792007-07-30T08:40:00.000-04:002007-07-30T08:40:00.000-04:00Oh, and I had a cupcake yesterday and thought of y...Oh, and I had a cupcake yesterday and thought of you. I stepped out of my usual favorites and tried a blueberry/lemon one. It was okay, but definitely worth a try.JenChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08563573740664018332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-66723247445653743242007-07-30T08:39:00.000-04:002007-07-30T08:39:00.000-04:00Sounds like you still did well on a tough course. ...Sounds like you still did well on a tough course. Those hills by the monument are butt kickers! I'm from Canton, but didn't know they had a HOF 5-mile race. Maybe I'll try it out next year.<BR/><BR/>As for GCT and the 10-miler, it is totally doable, but you may find that you rock one better than the other depending on the rest you get before each. You don't have to be a rock star at every race - some are good just for the experience.<BR/><BR/>I'll be volunteering at GCT, so maybe I'll finally get to meet you!JenChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08563573740664018332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4685638006754853700.post-37476253118226680682007-07-29T17:46:00.000-04:002007-07-29T17:46:00.000-04:0040:00 for 5 miles hmm?If by that you mean I get to...40:00 for 5 miles hmm?<BR/><BR/>If by that you mean I get to:<BR/>- wake up at 6:30 am on Sundays<BR/>- wait in line half an hour to pee<BR/>- eat energy bars and goo<BR/>- AND smell spring fresh when I'm done?<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, sign me up.<BR/><BR/>Remember what I told you - "If you want to decrease your time...just run faster." That one is free, the next one I'll charge for. <BR/><BR/>As long as you wear those cute shorts I'll be the first one at the finish line - even if I skip the race to meet you there.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862123239191567518noreply@blogger.com