tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post2102144131294324386..comments2023-07-28T09:46:22.338-05:00Comments on A Guy Who Runs: Suggestions from experienceMatthew Pattenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13007288639720357639noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-30378063422200810262008-05-24T06:35:00.000-05:002008-05-24T06:35:00.000-05:00Steve,So you would have been okay if I asked you "...Steve,<BR/><BR/>So you would have been okay if I asked you "tell me about your failures".<BR/><BR/>I walk the uphills anyway, I just can't bomb down them like I did at Superior.<BR/><BR/>It will help knowing you guys will be out there all night too.Matthew Pattenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007288639720357639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-41373963040050577922008-05-23T10:42:00.001-05:002008-05-23T10:42:00.001-05:00All good advice, but you should hear from people w...All good advice, but you should hear from people who failed repeatedly, too. Crashing from going out too fast is the biggest problem for those who think beyond just finishing - so, JUST FINISH. Walk the uphills from the beginning, even though it seems ridiculous, as walking breaks give muscles a rest; in flat races, walk a few minutes every half hour. Relaxation is key; nutrition is also all-important - have a variety of foods, as you'll get sick of one flavor. Always run with someone else, preferably someone who you think looks slower than you and distract yourself with conversation. Have a plan for what to do when your feet swell and blister (and they will). Last, hope I learned something, as I'll be trying 100 at the same time at FANS.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9127193214128884628.post-18951881835158713982008-05-23T10:42:00.000-05:002008-05-23T10:42:00.000-05:00All good advice, but you should hear from people w...All good advice, but you should hear from people who failed repeatedly, too. Crashing from going out too fast is the biggest problem for those who think beyond just finishing - so, JUST FINISH. Walk the uphills from the beginning, even though it seems ridiculous, as walking breaks give muscles a rest; in flat races, walk a few minutes every half hour. Relaxation is key; nutrition is also all-important - have a variety of foods, as you'll get sick of one flavor. Always run with someone else, preferably someone who you think looks slower than you and distract yourself with conversation. Have a plan for what to do when your feet swell and blister (and they will). Last, hope I learned something, as I'll be trying 100 at the same time at FANS.SteveQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943650844671498074noreply@blogger.com