tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post1069174861310042203..comments2023-10-23T23:12:27.656+08:00Comments on Genetically Challenged Athlete: Same old gory details: Gold Coast Airport Marathon 2014Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-86999528796268789972014-07-09T07:26:24.655+08:002014-07-09T07:26:24.655+08:00You know, I just re-read my marathon report from l...You know, I just re-read my marathon report from last year. I don't think I've had two more dissimilar sets of feelings (ALL THE FEELINGS) about two nearly-identical marathon times! I've booked a physio appointment for next week, so let's see how that goes.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-13259796798649370922014-07-09T06:05:08.174+08:002014-07-09T06:05:08.174+08:00Oh Grace...I don't know what to say. A PR is a...Oh Grace...I don't know what to say. A PR is a PR and you flipping PRd so we should celebrate that and say YAY! But I can imagine how frustrated you must be at the same time. I think Gracie makes a good point about getting that muscle checked out! Hugs and high fives at the same time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-55914374370183892292014-07-08T13:07:14.682+08:002014-07-08T13:07:14.682+08:00Aw, thanks. This is really just another data point...Aw, thanks. This is really just another data point in the great marathon experiment, and my long-term plan is to just fiddle with one variable at a time. And you're right, a PR - even one that's not very satisfying - is a PR. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-62505123577376209102014-07-08T13:05:58.541+08:002014-07-08T13:05:58.541+08:00Ha, I wish they'd started the half at 5.30 and...Ha, I wish they'd started the half at 5.30 and the full at 6.30 and then EVERYONE would have been happy. The half marathoners would have got their pretty sunrise. The full marathoners would have stayed out of the worst heat. I am now tempted to recklessly sign up for Melbourne but this would be a very bad idea! Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-52153946401478225732014-07-08T13:00:22.877+08:002014-07-08T13:00:22.877+08:00Felt pretty good? I was bouncing off the walls! We...Felt pretty good? I was bouncing off the walls! Well, as much as one can bounce off walls post-marathon. Which is to say I had a lot left in the tank and I would love to be able to use it in a full marathon someday. :) <br /><br />...and churros are ALWAYS a win. ;)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-55969451161305905422014-07-08T12:58:05.157+08:002014-07-08T12:58:05.157+08:00Thanks! You know, I think you're absolutely ri...Thanks! You know, I think you're absolutely right. I do think it's something to do with this particular set of muscles, so for this cycle I threw in more strength training (squats, core work, Body Pump classes) than before. It doesn't seem to have worked so off to the physio I go. Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-63561959319232562322014-07-08T11:21:02.392+08:002014-07-08T11:21:02.392+08:00Let me throw this out there - the repeated crampin...Let me throw this out there - the repeated cramping of the SAME muscle gives me pause. I totally think there are people who lose more electrolytes in sweat, and cramp more easily than others, but I think that particular muscle is the culprit. For whatever reason, it's fatiguing first. I'd see a PT and get evaluated for an imbalance that could lead to injure down the road. Besides all that -congrats on a PR! Because a PR is a PR! Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-25649400427739683122014-07-08T09:53:03.988+08:002014-07-08T09:53:03.988+08:00The warm weather probably didn't help, but I&#...The warm weather probably didn't help, but I've heard that fatigue is the biggest factor in muscle cramping. So, either more longer runs or more back-to-back runs (i.e., running on tired legs) might do you good... IF you want to try this marathon thing again. I haven't cramped as badly as you have, but I can totally relate to the "I *know* I can run a marathon so much faster than this" mentality. Way to stick it out and finish with a 1 second PR. You sound like you felt pretty good after, which is a good sign too. Anyway, you ended your day with a churro. That's a WIN in my book!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691910446074747797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-63336948648736364452014-07-08T09:21:18.227+08:002014-07-08T09:21:18.227+08:00I tried to comment three times this morning from m...I tried to comment three times this morning from my phone. All fails. ANyway, I know how you feel and I am sorry. It is a sucky situation. BUT think about how you did still PR (a PR is a PR, no doubt) and I am sure that in a year you will be ready to head back out there and do it again! Maybe focus your energy on a 10K or half race in the meantime? I am SURE you can do 4:30.Amy Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377968154311447911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7988009473800206542.post-38137891885143171042014-07-08T09:09:23.573+08:002014-07-08T09:09:23.573+08:00It would have been such a different story had they...It would have been such a different story had they started the race earlier. It's beyond any sane reasoning to start the marathon almost an hour and a half later than the half knowing that the majority of the runners will still be running into the middle of the day. <br />Have you ever considered seeing a dietitian to discuss electrolyte replacement? I know that one of our best tennis players had major issues with cramping in long matches and consulted someone who was able to help with a hydration/electrolyte replacement plan and had a lot of success with that.<br />It was so nice to meet you. Next time you come down under I'd suggest doing the Melbourne marathon (October). The weather has always been good for me when I've done it.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.com