Any tips

[paul1960]

Am going to try and do a marathon on Sunday any tips and advice would be much appreciated thank you

[Decker Ultramarathon]

I would say just keep doing what you’ve been doing Paul. I would be careful about changing your approach at this point. I kind of made that mistake in changing my pace strategy a week prior by listening to a coach friend. It did not ruin the race but I have since run that distance using my original approach with somewhat better success. One thing to stay on top of is nutrition approaching and moving beyond 30k. I did take steady nutrition every 8k or so which I think helped pull me through the last bit (as opposed to eating only when I felt hungry) The 30k “wall” was still there but was much more manageable. That wall will vary based on your pace and walk/run mix I think. In any event you’ve already hit the longer distances in your training so you likely know what you are in for at that point, so don’t stress on it. You’ve put the training in. You’ve got this! Best of luck!!

[paul1960 Marathon in reply to Decker]

I was planning gels every hour and hydro tablets in water for fluids and some snickers and protein bars and a bag of jellybabys

[Decker Ultramarathon in reply to paul1960]

If this has been your strategy so far then you should be fine Paul. Best of luck!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

I can’t give you any advice Paul but I just want to wish you good luck 🍀

[Madge50 Marathon]

Hi Paul, I found I got fed up with the sweet stuff, and at about 20 miles I had something savoury, I also had a small packet of hula hoops which really hit the spot at about 22-24 miles, misswobble swears by them! Good luck, but don’t change anything you’re used to 👍💪

Mx

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Wow Paul, way out of my league, but I hope it goes well for you. Please tell us all about it. You’ll be amazing I’m sure! 👊🏃‍♀️

[Irish-John Marathon]

Be ready for 'The Wall" if it hits you. If it happens like it did me - you will think its your body that can't go on, but try to remember it really is your mind.At a little over 23 miles in mine, I honestly would have sat down in a heap and called an Uber, I felt that "done". Luckily, I had no choice but to go on - I ran it on an isolated Bike/Walk path in California and didn't even know if a road was closer than my exit/finish line.

I walked miserably for about five minutes - and then could run again. More a shamble than a run - but I finished

Wishing you every resource you may need to have a GREAT run

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

The walk is a good thing! Have a drink, have a snack, have a think, blow your nose. Move off 🙂💪👍

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Its a very weird feeling - it wasn't even so much "tired" as "what the hell am I doing?" Felt very dark and disorienting. I'm curious what my perception will be like IF there is a next time, now I've experienced it once

2021 Marine Corp Marathon applications open in Feb lol.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

Oh yeah you’ll do another one, as you need to know if you can do it again, to prove to yourself the first wasn’t a fluke. Unless that’s just me 🤷‍♀️😁

[Irish-John Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Aaaaagh! I won't be able to get that doubt out of my mind now!!!You are a very naught lady Miss W! 😂😂😂😂😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Irish-John]

😁👍

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

I also just wanted to wish you all the best Paul...you can do this!💪🙂

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

I think it helps to remember that everyone here is thinking about you and cheering you on!

[misswobble Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Good point ! We’ll all be cheering you on, and our collective spirit will help you to the finish 🙂👍

[Guinea70 Marathon]

Good luck 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

My biggest tip is to remember we will all be, wherever we are, cheering you on and rooting for you every step of the way. Think of us and all that goodwill heading your way. We will eagerly await your post-run post!Other than that, nibble and drink little and often and believe in yourself every step of the way. If you feel tired remember your inspiration and you will be over that finish line with a massive sense of pride and well being before you know it.

You've got this. And we're right behind you!