Sunshine coast half marathon. 1:25:53

Here is the data. (HR values not accurate.)
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Just had a glass of water before the race and no food. So does that mean if I can run a half marathon on 'no food' I should be a breatharian then?

Let me explain...I didnt have any breakfast before the race. It started at 6am. I ate 4000cals yesterday from bananas for breakfast and lunch and only 3 for dinner. Drank 2 litres of water on its own too.

So I woke up super light, hydrated and full of glycogen and ready to crank. I did ride a bit too hard the day before on the bike with some 20min hill intervals. That wasnt a good idea for the race, speed wise. Got a full distance marathon coming up in October (my 3rd for the year) and a 10km this Sunday. All the raw/vegan runners are inspiring me.

Immediately after the race I slowly drank 2 litres of water and ate some watermelon and when I got home, I had the usual banana/date feast to restock the glycogen for tomorrows, pursuits both mental and physical.







Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/13/2010 11:35AM by durianrider.

I've got a marathon in October and so far this year have run 4 10k's (pb in one),
1 10miler and 4 half marathons. So far I have got 5 bronze awards at my club in my age group ( I'm 47) for 5 different distances - just the marathon to go to get the full set!! I'm after the silvers next year although they seem very out of reach right now.

I doubt my times would inspire you though!!

Its all about our individual effort vs achievement. Doesnt matter how far/fast/slow we are running, if we aint giving our best and having fun..its all for nothing.

Way to go Harley and flipper!

Ive run 4 shorter distance races this year. Two 3K, one 4K and one 5K. Ive won a medal at 3 of them, thats with only running 3k/week for practice. Hurray to low fat, fruits and veg diet!!!



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/14/2010 05:22PM by WorkoutMan.