Wow is it hot! I ran 25k today! I had to stop to top up my water after I had drank all my electrolytes and I had 2 toilet stops, both unusual for me, so I didn't run consistently. I took a few walk breaks with my water and I had a shaded pitstop as I was sweltering by the end so I probably ran 24k consistent. I also now know I don't like SIS gels! 🤢
Let's hope it rains on my Marathon day! 🤣
Well done to you on running 25k/15.5 miles in 28c heat, that's brilliant. 😊 🏃
Thank you. I was dissapointed at having to walk a bit but it really was hot. 15. 5 miles sounds great lol.
You are amazing!
Sis gels are repulsive. I have a drawerful as I ordered an assorted box from amazon and hate them 🤢
Haha. I have a stack of them too 😂
I can’t bring myself to throw them out as it would be a waste of money, so every so often I make myself consume one on a run 🤮
That's funny. Only this morning I thought maybe I should try them on bike rides. I know they won't taste any better, but I might not get as sticky 😂
I don’t think the stickiness is avoidable. As for the texture 🤢
Oh my god they are like slime! It made me feel sick on top of the heat but the high 5 are ok,not pleasant and I'd avoid all gels if I could but they did seem to give me a boost. I'm sure they affect my zone for a bit too though! Xx
You should see what Alexandra Hemingsley says about gels in Run Like A Girl (if you haven’t read it, you should. Bestest running book ever). I switched to naked bars and Tailwind. Half a bar every 5k. Gels do give a boost though.
I have read her book.... I need to go dig out her thoughts again! Xx
I’ve got stacks of them too - they’re gross. But the double caffeinated espresso ones are worth it 🤣
I had a really nice maple syrup one my daughter gave me, not revolting at all, but can’t remember what make it was. Sis are vile 🤢🤮☹️
I'm not sure I can try SIS again but I have caffeine in my water and Revies seem an alternative x
I don’t either 😝😃
Chances are marathon day won’t be as hot as in the past few days 🤞
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At least I found out early how vile they are! X
I found out in the closing stages of a marathon when I ran out of tailwind The organiser gave me a gel 😝. Not for me 🤨
No not great lol. If you drink tailwind do you not need the gels? This seems a much better option. 😊x
Brilliant Claire, sounds like it was a hot one today.
It was... not sure I appreciated how hot at the start of my run lol. I much prefer the rain! X
Great run Claire and awesome distance. Don’t beat yourself up re a bit of jeffing thrown in, it’s not surprising in this heat.
Very well done 👏👏👌
Thank you Ted. I hate having to stop and walk but I also knew I needed to be a little bit sensible, especially when I wasn't under Blenheim trees! X
It was very hot indeed! Well done, I'm surprised you needed the wee stops, I find in the heat my body holds on to every bit of fluid! 🤣 well done! 💪🏻😁
I think it was the amount I drank. I guzzled a cup of water too, which I know I shouldn't have lol. I thought drinking to need would be fine too but not yesterday. Maybe a mix of the gels and the heat too..... it's all a learning curve isn't it lol. X
It very much is! I really really can't do gels. Reminds me of castor oil which my mother used to force down me. I'd far rather have snack bars! 🤣
Congratulations on running in the heat.! I read an article about athletes having tooth decay from too many gels and sugary drinks, so maybe your right to ditch the gels 😀 i have some I picked up as freebies, yet too try them though x
😂😂🤢 I really don't like them lol. I was following a low carb diet before my marathon training and I usually do any runs of 10k or less on just a cup of coffee. There are more carbs/sugar in one gel than I was eating in a day at times! But they do give the intense energy hit I guess. High 5 are ok...
SIS were like slime for me. SOS are starting to indroduce sugar free electrolytes and revies are dissolvable coffee strips, I may try them. The gels made a difference but the heat and the SIS one made me feel sick! You might be ok with it though.
I thought the gels had artificial sweetener. Keep your teeth but risk cancer 😳
They probably do but carbs turn into sugar too so no win really but for their purpose they do the job! X
That’s a long run on hot day! I can’t do gels either...the consistency is just 🤮. I didn’t like Tailwind either as it made me feel sick but I only tried it on one long run so I would give it another go. Last half marathon training I used the Revies and liked them although they do stick to the roof of your mouth like glue until they dissolve. I think hydration on the days beforehand and plain water on the run seems to work the best for me. It’s all just trial and error. Well done on your running. Training in this heat isn’t pleasant.
Thank you. I didn't used to run with anything other than water for my half marathons but I have a feeling I will need something to double it. I think I will try the Revies and alternate between electrolytes and plain water. My biggest issue is going to fast around 17k onwards.... and the heat lol. But all can be adapted apart from the weather lol. I should start thinking about my hydration and food leading upto the runs too. X
I would agree with that although not torrential just light. Did 8miles this morning. Was going to be 18 but too hot and didn't get out early enough (5.58am) but will have another go on Saturday, hopefully it will be cooler.
Yeah lol gentle rain is preferable but then I don't mind any rain. Prefer it to this heat for running! Well done on your 8 miles, you certainly set off earlier than I did yesterday, wise decision! It will be cooler soon I'm sure. X
Thanks. I had hoped to go out about 4.30am but did not wake up until 5am. I am up at 5.30am tomorrow to have breakfast and shower and dress to go to work but only two days as don't work Thursday and Friday fortunately.
Excellent.😀😀
Well done Claire - that’s great! That was only a couple of days after your 21k too wasn’t it? Make sure you take plenty of recovery time too. Sounds like you are doing very well with the plan. I’ve only managed a 30 min run since my 32k at the weekend. Hopefully get out tomorrow but it has been so hot so not felt like doing much at all! Good luck! 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you, yeah it was fairly close but I knew I could run 21k lol. I need the reassurance of distance as well as stamina so I'm hoping to reach 30/32k for my longest run. But I'm a little behind with weeks so I'll just see how it goes. I need to get my brain to focus on pace not speed and believe it is ok to slow down so I finish! It is a tough old distance! I'm really glad this heat is cooling now. 😊 x
Yes, I know what you mean about reassurance of distance. It does take a long time though! 🤣. At least it will hopefully feel a little easier on the day after taper and cooler weather 🙂. You’re doing great - it’s amazing to finish however long it takes! That’s what I’ve told myself anyway - it is far more relaxing and enjoyable too 😊 x
😂🙈 It does! I think until I ran past 21k I was a little naive to how tough it is going to be. I have built up my endurance and stamina but actually experiencing the distance and realising I need to stay slow has probably helped me be able to run this now. And considering we have both ran long in awful hot conditions, October should be easier! 🤞 I was advised to use as little energy as possible when running and just find a slow steady rhythm. I'm going to treat this one as an experience and finish lol. And then hopefully if I get into London I can learn from this. It is amazing to finish though. 100% X
I think I’ll follow that slow steady rhythm Claire! 😊. I managed to get out for 10k today so that was a bit of a relief after the heat. Although short, I tried to stay at my target marathon pace which felt comfortable. Hope your training is going well this week 👍
How have you decided what your marathon pace will be? I'm thinking zone 3 but as that is based on my heartrate and my heartrate can be easily affected, especially nerves and adrenaline on race day! 🙈😂
Good question! 😀 A bit of guesswork, but somewhere between my HM pace from most recent race, and my easy slow long run pace. I expect it to be to be easy buy with a slight bit of effort if you see what I mean?
So my zone 3 is about right. Thank you. 😊 I'm aiming for 27kto30k in zone 3 tomorrow. 🤞
Sounds about right to me. Thats where mine is (zone3). Hope your long run goes well - a shorter one for me this week of 2 hrs and then my longest one of the plan of 20-22miles next week all being well. 😊
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