My wetsuit came this past Friday and it fits well. I am hoping to get into the pool with it later this week. I had planned to try it today (Sunday) but decided to do a 10.5 mile run instead. While I felt that I could have run at least another 5 miles or so, as I ran by my house I clearly heard the call of a nap. I have set my weekly goal as getting 30 miles per plus one stride workout. I have fallen a little short in my goal the last couple of weeks but I am still way ahead of where I was last year at this time....and I feel good about that.
There was no riding this weekend due to the rain and wind but we did Capital View triathlon ride on Thursday night with the group. That ride went really well for me, I cannot say exactly what my pace was but I finished in an hour and twenty min which was a new record for me....and I kind of screwed around on different parts so, it felt good too. Oh yea we finished with a stop a Capital Brewery, we tried the Maibock and Supper Club. That's Nutrition. Absolutely nothing beats having a beer with the group after a ride. The conversation and the socialization, the overall bull shitting could not be better.
Not sure who all reads this but I would love to know what anyone does for nutrition on long rides or runs. I am especially interested in knowing what kind of drinks or drink mix you you use. Do you find one better than the other? I would also like to know when you use them.
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Jim - I just read this post, haven't gotten to any others yet. Ironman is an ambitious and fantastic goal. Keep up the training.
ReplyDeleteI've completed two half marathons and three full marathons. In regards to your drink during long runs, I wouldn't over-think it. For me the important ingredients are water and a power gel. i prefer Gu, which can be found at most running stores or REI. You'll have to experiment, but usually Gu can be taken ever 45 minutes or so. Start conservatively b/c it affects people's intestines in different ways.
Have you heard of the ultimate recovery drink? Chocolate milk! Not kidding. Drink it w/in 15 minutes of your workout and it will help replenish carbs and proteins.
I'm a trainer at Harbor - that's how I found your blog. Let me know if this helps.
Happy Training!