tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post8097736222996236164..comments2023-08-18T08:21:40.708-05:00Comments on Running Nowhere Fast: What Did I Do Right?Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-42844767291000782192007-11-17T13:27:00.000-05:002007-11-17T13:27:00.000-05:00Hi Ms Natalie,I think all those contributed to the...Hi Ms Natalie,<BR/><BR/>I think all those contributed to the overall race. I'm just hoping that it's because my legs are now use to the marathon distance...but I also need to remember to start off slow...because I did feel good all through the race.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of feeling good...I just did a local 10 mile race today in 1:08:30...and it felt good all the way to the end. I'll have a race report up soon.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts.<BR/>CharlieCharliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194398459256916637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5362552092923025055.post-89574762397347792232007-11-16T19:47:00.000-05:002007-11-16T19:47:00.000-05:00I wish you could give a more definitive answer. Bu...I wish you could give a more definitive answer. But I definitely think going out slow that first mile was the biggest factor. Running all out that first mile--expecially if it a little cold--probably is what causes your cramping as your leg muscles never have a proper warm up. And I think you might have something with the peeing. I usually stop once during a marathon--partially to check hydration but I didn't stop at Chickamauga. <BR/><BR/>Finally I really think MCM and proper rest after probably was the biggest factor. My running buddy told me that you do not see benefits from a workout until 10 days later. I think MCM was just a hard training workout and you reaped the benefits of it at Richmond.Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250132017455417022noreply@blogger.com