One week to go! The 2010 New York City Marathon arrives next Sunday. I'm ready. Although I've been going through the requisite self-doubting during this taper period, there's nothing I would have done differently. I've done about 20% more mileage than last year. My race pace feels nice and easy. I've maintained 5x a week running routines. I've had 2 sports massages. I'm resting well.
So what's next? The last week is always the hardest, what to do? Here's my plan:
Saturday: 10 mile run. Ideally race pace (7:50 minute miles)
Sunday: 3 mile recovery run. Foam rolling, stretching, ICING!
Monday: 5 mile run. Race pace. Roll first, ice after.
Tuesday: 6 mile run. Race pace, icing!
Wednesday: Off day.
Thursday: Last real run. 5 miles.
Friday: Hit the expo, pick up number and get a small t-shirt (they go quick!). Wear comfy shoes! Water bottle with nuun tablet for hydration. Then dinner with the family who came in for support. Ideally a pasta/meat dish for some carbs and protein.
Saturday: Rest, rolling, light run (<4 miles). Nuun water bottle. Dinner a light mix of carbs, protein, and veggies.
Sunday: RACE DAY! Early wake up (5am), get to the race, and go!
Here's my nutrition plan for the race:
Breakfast: Bagel, orange juice.
Pre-race: 1 Gu Roctane Blueberry Pomegranate, 15 min before (in corral)
Mile 5: Gu Roctane
Mile 8: 2 Succeed! S! Caps
Mile 11: Gu Roctane
Mile 12: 2 S! Caps
Mile 16: Gu Roctane, 2 S! Caps
Mile 20: 2 S! Caps
Mile 22: Gu Roctane
Mile 24: 2 S! Caps
plus alternating sips of water and sports drinks from the aid stations (always taking water with the Roctane).
Post race: immediately take 1 water bottle of Fluid Recovery Drink (I will give a water bottle with the mix to my family so I can add water and take at the finish).
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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