Weekend Running 10th - 12th March - Page 3

Trinity · #21 14th Mar 06, 11:13 AM

Thanks guys...

About the walk thing, I told myself (while I was still running) that I was only going to stop running long enough to stop the burn in my quads. As soon as I stopped running I took a drink, relaxed my quads while I walked and then said to myself (out loud) "c'mon Trinity, pick it up and push on to the finish, not far now". I must have only walked about 10 steps if that. Plus I was within a mile and a half of the finish, so I knew if I ran I'd be finished within 12 minutes or so.

I have run/walked before... but that was a 52 mile 'race'. I guess I should go and find the thread that everest may have started to tell you about that one though....

everest2005 · #22 14th Mar 06, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trinity

Thanks guys...

About the walk thing, I told myself (while I was still running) that I was only going to stop running long enough to stop the burn in my quads. As soon as I stopped running I took a drink, relaxed my quads while I walked and then said to myself (out loud) "c'mon Trinity, pick it up and push on to the finish, not far now". I must have only walked about 10 steps if that. Plus I was within a mile and a half of the finish, so I knew if I ran I'd be finished within 12 minutes or so.

I have run/walked before... but that was a 52 mile 'race'. I guess I should go and find the thread that everest may have started to tell you about that one though....

I think you did the right thing Trinity, when running long distances it's essential to take on fluids/gels and a short walk ensures that you can refuel correctly. Your 52 mile experience sounds interesting... my thread is here!