03-23-2019, 09:16 PM
Duffers18 miles today! Under 3 hours too.
Used electrolyte gels (thanks for the tip Lightnin) with water every 45 minutes and water every 3 miles to stay hydrated and they seemed to work a treat. Ran out of puff a little towards the end - had to run/walk the last mile or so but that might be down to the gel wearing off.
All in all much better.
Good that is mate, understandable that you start to get very tired anytime around 18 miles. The body just get isn't supposed to do that far (on average) before it starts breaking down. If you're finding yourself out of puff then just drop your pace a little bit, you'll find things so much more comfortable.
Don't forget though, these gel electrolytes are only a liquid form containing various additives and aren't dry polymer electrolytes which will use salt to help mechanical strength and how electrolytes conduct. This is why it's important you think about what you eat before and soon after runs.
Ice up again tonight, all part of aiding a quicker recovery.
Used electrolyte gels (thanks for the tip Lightnin) with water every 45 minutes and water every 3 miles to stay hydrated and they seemed to work a treat. Ran out of puff a little towards the end - had to run/walk the last mile or so but that might be down to the gel wearing off.
All in all much better.
Good that is mate, understandable that you start to get very tired anytime around 18 miles. The body just get isn't supposed to do that far (on average) before it starts breaking down. If you're finding yourself out of puff then just drop your pace a little bit, you'll find things so much more comfortable.
Don't forget though, these gel electrolytes are only a liquid form containing various additives and aren't dry polymer electrolytes which will use salt to help mechanical strength and how electrolytes conduct. This is why it's important you think about what you eat before and soon after runs.
Ice up again tonight, all part of aiding a quicker recovery.