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- 1198 total / 0 in 2013
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http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/bostonmarathon/page/Bob-Kujawski.htm
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- 3 miles
- 00:21 time
- 06:37 pace
- 259 calories
- details
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/180171272
This was the 3rd year for the Healing Hearts 5k race, benefiting the American Heart Association. Held on the grounds of the Martha Clara vineyards, this race has exploded in popularity. Maybe it has something to do with the wine they start serving at 9am? Works for me! That aside, what a great venue for a race, with the course winding through the beautiful grape fields, beautifully manicured grounds, pastures of horses, goats, sheep, alpacas, and emus, and grand estate buildings. Live music and a host of vendors makes this a day long family event. Beautiful weather was the icing on the cake.
Yesterday's workouts left me pretty drained today, but that's been part of the plan. I've been cutting back on carbs the past few days, eating mostly protein, in an effort to drain the glycogen from my body. Then in the days leading up to the marathon next weekend, start refilling those stores with lots of carbs. I know it's been shown that the drain phase of carbo loading doesn't add a whole lot more in terms of what you can ultimately store, but I'm gonna need all the help I can get. I used to do this technique quite often during my cycling days decades ago. It's no fun. Besides being void of energy, you get very irritable and cranky. More so than usual....
The race was only 6 miles from home, so I biked to/from it. Already on the bike ride over, I was getting lightheaded. Once I got there and registered, I found a nice sunny spot to lie down in and dozed off a bit. Woke up with 15 minutes to go before the start of the race, and just sat there, debating if I even wanted to do a warm up or not. Forced myself to jog about a 1/2 mile, then went to the start line. There was nothing in the legs for the race, and my pace slowed exponentially while the effort seemed to climb just as exponentially. Still ended up with an AG win, but there was hardly any competition there today. I broke down after the race and ate a bagel, fearing that I wouldn't survive the bike ride home. Even so, I still ended up getting those white hot flashes that you get when you are really depleted. I'd say the tank is getting pretty depleted. All that's left for today is to cut the grass (2.3 miles. Yes, I've Garmined it), and then the mother of all rows. If you don't hear from me for a few days, call 911 and direct them to my attic.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, gang!
I remember those ol' depletion days B - though I haven't seen anyone use it for a looong time. Good you had enough in the tank to capture a AG victory and hope that bagel carries you through the mowing and rowing from hell ... what is your planned taper for Buffalo - at least a few days I hope. You are one focused athlete.
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6:37? "Nothing in the legs?" All I can say is "wow". Can't wait to read about the "mother of all rows"
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You had me at alpaca and emu! Sounds beautiful. You've really got to let me know how this whole carb loading plan goes for you. Sounds like you're doing it right but I've never had the courage to do it quite this way. Your lightheadedness sounds like how I felt after the long run yesterday. Makes me really wonder about my vegetarian diet...but I'm sticking with it for now. Congratulations on the AG award. Like Jim said, you're one focused athlete!
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Old school carb loading. Can't hurt to squeeze the sponge out.
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Nice race for being in the depleting stage! Hope the mow and the row go well.
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If only the garmin could cut the grass as well as measure it. Nice tub drainer, Bob. Rest up and start stuffing your face, Buddy.
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Nice 5k Bob! Stuff your face with Pop Tarts buddy!
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Great race even on depleted glycogen. Very cool that you rode your bike there and home.
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Just realized your pace was exactly the same as mine yesterday. We could have run together!
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@Jim- I knew you'd appreciate the tank draining. Minimal taper for Buffalo. You only need to taper when you've been running a lot. @Eric- I know, it was still a decent pace, but well off what it should have been. @Winston- I'm irritable and could sleep on the drop of a hat, so I guess that means that the carb depletion is going well. If Scott Jurek can get by on your diet, then you can too!
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@Dave- it hurts a lot to squeeze the sponge out actually! ;-) @Barry- thanks! The mow and row got done and I didn't pass out, so that's good! @Mike- the stuffing will begin soon! @Sarah- marathon girl! Thanks! @Karla- you paced yourself better than I did I think. But running together would be fun some day! Great job you did!
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