My legs are proving to be very very strong during long runs. They are taking longer to fatigue. I am also beginning to believe that fuel 2-3 days prior to the long run is much more important than the day before. After many days of experimentation - I have decided that my weight should be around 53 kgs (118lbs) on the day of my marathon and this takes into account the fact that I might lose 3-ish kilos during the run. It is the weight at which I perform the best.
I took 2 electrolyte tablets today to keep my weight stable - I have a tendency to lose 5kgs just very easily during a run. I have also been refueling with copious amounts of pretzels dipped in peanut butter. I am exactly a month away from Sundown - yikes!
21 miles @ 155 minutes (2hrs and 35minutes). Average pace 7.30min/mile. Very very happy with this. I have been passing men that should be faster than me.
Anyway, this is my achilles heel where important runs are concerned, so I am glad its out of the way. Ideally, its my last 20-plus run before my marathon. May the tapering (sort of) begin!
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