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Wk1 of pinks mad plan

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Seems a bit mad choosing to run a marathon but I decided it was only going to fester in my head like some annoying earworm until I managed to scoop it out as some later date so why not just get on with it.

It's been quite hard this week but definitely manageable. I have now run for 16 days straight and done 123k so far this month which seems like a lot but also seems like a good balance, next week is only 2k more I think so not pushing it too much.

I tried a couple of new things today, firstly I took another stab at running with sunglasses after buying some on amazon for 19.99. Thankfully these didn't steam up whatsoever even when I stopped and I was dripping in the heat, they also gripped the face extremely well and I didn't need to move them whatsoever, so big win there. These ones amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01...

Secondly after the discussion on do runners need salt, I tried some sis electrolyte drinks tablets, I bought a multi pack so today tried the cola flavour with added caffeine. They are like a berroca tablet and fizz when added to water, I was suspicious of the muddy brown mixture it generated but filled my water pouch and off I went. It actually tasted alright and I didn't seemed to drop off in energy after 10k. Downside is I almost *h5t myself as was looking for exit strategies at 12k, can't say that was the drinks fault as these things happen (i find more on early morning long runs) so I will have to retry cautiously before making a judgement there.

Was very hot today and I struggled to find any shade, I had to stop and stretch the calves after a couple of klicks and also loosen the runners loop (tried this after tbae mentioned it the other day) as not sure I need this extra hitch as it felt like my feet were a bit strangled.

Anyways thanks for coming along for the run.. next weeks a calling.

Oh and regarding streaking.. definitely having tomorrow off. I think ;)

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Wow, you are unstoppable. youve done well running that far in this heat!

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Thanks flick, I don't think I really realised quite how hot it was, I certainly got through all of the drink i was carrying and weighed a good two pounds less when I stood on the scales after my post run shower.

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Well done, it’s so hot out there! I use the sis too as also great for the gym. Which reminds me I have run out! Do rest those legs so you are nice and fresh for the next one. 😎

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Well done, it’s so hard in this heat! I use the sis too which reminds me I have run out! Rest those legs so they are nice and fresh for the next run...

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10 in reply to ju-ju-

That's a good idea. Will give it a try in my gym bottle.

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Sorry I thought my first reply didn’t come so I did a second one ( internet problems!). I pop one in my water bottle and fill it up from the cold thingy

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If its worth saying. If its worth saying. It's worth saying twice 🤣

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I tried a berry one in the gym but I found it a bit too sweet and claggy, may need to reduce the concentration a bit. I just put one in a standard bike size water bottle but suspect that wan't big enough.

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I like grapefruit flavour best. No caffeine or anything, you only need that for long runs

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