Half marathon training

[coachnomad]

Well done Shazzabir!! Great news on the trainers.

I was meant to doing 10 miles today but did 11 and am really pleased. Bit slower than you though at 2hrs 8mins! Feeling much more confident about it now

 

[Shazzabir]

That's great Coach!!! How did you feel afterwards?
I felt exhausted all afternoon, lol

Can anyone recommend a good recovery bar. I felt quite faint shortly after my run, so had to quickly eat some chocolate. I then craved salty food. Not a very healthy combination, so looking for something to replenish that is a bit healthier. Also would be good if it gave me some energy. Am I asking too much??

 

[coachnomad]

I had some banana power bar which I made, has porridge oats, banana, pumpkin seeds, saltanas, when I got back. I sipped a sports drink during the run, felt so much better than last week!

My knees are a bit sore and my neck aches because I can't relax it! Not feeling tired at all.

 

[gina_b]

i use protein shakes on my run and weights days, i dont have the amount of scoops it says though. being allergic to dairy i cant have it really, but i have one scoop and it does the job. brings on nausia but it soon fades

 

[Shazzabir]

How is everyone doing? Anyone running this w/e?
I am planning a 10k 2moro.
I am trying to decide what to wear for my race next w/e. I seem to carry lots of things with me when I run, phone, gels, tissues etc. so normally wear a lightweight running jacket. However I have a t-shirt to wear that the charity provided. If I wear my jacket then u won't see the t-shirt / name of charity? But I don't really want to carry a waist bag either. Does it matter if the t-shirt is not on show?

 

[coachnomad]

Morning Shazzabir, I'm doing goid thanks. i too am doing a 10k run tomorrow. I use a waist bag but mine is one of those money belts so I don't notice it. I won't be able to wear my charity t shirt as I ordered the wrong size. I thought with all the training I would be a skinny minny by now but I'm not so its a bit tight!!

 

[Shazzabir]

Must admit I haven't lost any weight lately. Could be due to the fact that I eat like a pig for several days after a run, lol
I decided to do 7 miles on the treadmill this morning. The rain put me off running outside, didn't want to ruin my new trainers!! I really enjoyed the run, infact I was quite disappointed when I had to stop, but daren't risk running more than 7 miles.

 

[coachnomad]

Well done Shazzabir. I haven't gone out yet because of the rain. I will either go out this afternoon or tomorrow which is more likely!

 

[summergurl]

Is it silver stone this Sunday girls?

 

[Shazzabir]

Yes on Sunday Summer. Do you have any advice for us? I have only run a Race for Life before. Nerves are kicking in a little, but also quite excited

 

[summergurl]

Dont go off too fast with the crowd. Stick to your pace. Don't have your music too loud to start with so you can be aware of others around you. Don't try any new foods/drinks in the few days before Sunday (don't want any disagreements with your body iykwim lol). Make sure you are properly hydrated...

And most importantly enjoy it!
The feeling you'll have when you cross that line is second to none. It's amazing.

Be sure to come & write all about your race here for me to read xxx

 

[coachnomad]

Thanks Summergurl xx

 

[Shazzabir]

That's great , thanks Summer

 

[coachnomad]

Oh god, oh god!!!!!

 

[summergurl]

Oh god, oh god!!!!!

:giggle:

Prepare not to sleep saturday night too!!

 

[coachnomad]

Yeah I've already thought that Summer!! Strangely enough I'm fine about the run, after all that is what the last couple of months have been about. It's the getting there on Saturday and making sure I've got everything. I'm sure it'll be fine!!!!

 

[Shazzabir]

That's how I feel coach. I have done the training, so feel quite confident about the run. Cannot put my finger on what is making me nervous, perhaps fear of the unknown? I take it these nerves don't get any better the closer the day gets, lol

 

[JemmaBe]

What have you guys received from Silverstone in terms of emails and race packs?
I got an email yesterday saying "By now you are ready to participate in the adidas Silverstone Half Marathon". Now I can't remember if I entered a year ago and forgot about it :s

 

[coachnomad]

Hi Jemma, I haven't received any emails to that affect but I received the race pack with number and timer chip a week or so ago. Are you doing it?

I'm glad it's not just me Shazzabir!!!

 

[JemmaBe]

I think the email must have been sent in error, the problem is none of my race packs go to my current address xD.

Next half for me will be Stratford at the end of April.