Running a 24 miler today! *wish me luck*
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ktfranke
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Today is my last long run in training for my first 50K! Then it's time to taper! I'm so close to my goal I can taste it!!!!
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Good luck! That's a long way and puts my 5K run this morning to shame!2
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Good luck. You're a beast...2
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I wish you luck!1
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Awesome! Scary snake :-o0
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How did it go?0
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Here in the UK I often see squirrels and rabbits on my runs - but thankfully no snakes!0
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midmomike66 wrote: »How did it go?
Thanks for asking @midmomike66 it went okay! The first 15 were super easy and it went by fast! But it turned into paved road with over 1,000 feet of steep downhill, which totally pounded my feet, knees and hips... So by the time I got to the bottom of the hill, I still had 3 more miles of pavement to go, and my body was done. So I walked the last 3 miles, which ruined any chances of a PR! But at least I finished!
As soon as I got home I used a foam roller and some muscle massage oil to work on my soar spots! The only trouble area ended up being my left calf muscle... But I can walk this morning! So that's a good sign... Lol!7 -
Awesome run!! Good luck on your 50K! That's over 30 miles!! Holy Cow! I'm in Germany...nothing exciting like snakes here either, but I do get to rabbits, foxes, and the occasional deer. Where where those photos taken? Just beautiful.1
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godspeed...1
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Awesome job! I drove 24 miles once. It was brutal!5
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Good luck hunn, you'll do great
Anyway, to anyone out there, if you ever need a friend to accompany you through this journey to a happier and healthier life, motivate you to reach for you goals, support you through ups and downs, I'm always here to be that friend, so feel free to add me! I hope we all will succeed in this journey, until the end! Have a nice day everyone!1 -
Congrats! That is an impressive accomplishment. Hope the soreness is manageable!1
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midmomike66 wrote: »How did it go?
Thanks for asking @midmomike66 it went okay! The first 15 were super easy and it went by fast! But it turned into paved road with over 1,000 feet of steep downhill, which totally pounded my feet, knees and hips... So by the time I got to the bottom of the hill, I still had 3 more miles of pavement to go, and my body was done. So I walked the last 3 miles, which ruined any chances of a PR! But at least I finished!
As soon as I got home I used a foam roller and some muscle massage oil to work on my soar spots! The only trouble area ended up being my left calf muscle... But I can walk this morning! So that's a good sign... Lol!
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50k is extreme! How do you stay hydrated on long runs?0
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richardpkennedy1 wrote: »50k is extreme! How do you stay hydrated on long runs?
Good question @richardpkennedy1
At first, when my long runs were around 6 miles or so, I was only carrying a small handgrip water bottle with a pouch big enough to carry an energy gel! But once I started getting up to the 10, 12, 15 mile range, I invested in a hydration vest! My favorite one out of all the brands that I tried, was one by UltimateDirection. It carries a 2liter camelback with tons of extra pockets for snacks, phone etc! With it completely full, it weighs somewhere around 6lbs. You can see a picture of it above ^^
I also use the mini water bottles in the front pouch to keep some electrolyte water! I prefer using coconut water with Nuun tablets! Sometimes I'll switch it up and use Gatorade!0 -
Congratulations! Love the pictures - I'm also in the PNW and absolutely love running it. So beautiful. Good luck on your 50k - that's amazing!1
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