Thursday, September 17, 2009

Give-a-ways and Race Prep!

First, Run Faster Mommy is having -what I would liek to call- an anti-GI problem give-a-way. She's giving away all kinds of electroylte gels, snacks, etc. Looks really neat... check it out :)

Also, race #2 of the week is coming up... Boulder, CO is this week! The issues/lessons to keep in mind...

1) Boulder is a high-altitude race (~5K ft)! I did Park City a few weeks ago (~7K ft) and I could definitely feel the altitude. How to help?
~ HYDRATE! This definitely helps to prevent altitude sickness
~ Swimming... to get your lungs used to controlled breathing


2) I'm Sick! I've been sick since getting back from Erie this weekend. I think its just some sort of Flu. But I have 2 Drs that each have me on a different anitbiotic. I should say that one Dr. told me NOT to run this weekend... I tried to explain why that wasn't an option, but she didn't seem to understand or care. Oh well..


3) This is the last back-to-back weekend of marathons before my back-to-back Sat/Sun races the first weekend in Oct!!! Scary...

I will be posting the race ratings from Erie today :)

5 comments:

  1. if a dr says dont run...You should not run or just run with me and it will be like walking...BUT NO looking at your watch..and ill be nice

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  2. Good luck this weekend! And I hope you feel better before the race! If not, take it easy (easier said than done) - because you don't want it to effect the rest of your races. Can't wait to read the race review. GOOD LUCK!!!

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  3. Hey, at least you GOT a medal! The Salmon Marathon, according to reviews, had a wonderful medal last year. This year ... NO MEDAL!

    People were upset and emailed the race director. I got an email from the RD. It looks like for about $5, we'll get one!

    - Greg

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  4. Somehow, my comment got attached to the wrong post. It was in regard to the Erie medal.

    Anyway ... doctors ALWAYS tell you not to run! Sometimes they're right. I can emphathize with your situation!

    - Greg

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