Rest but Keep Moving
This week is Relax and Stay Healthy, however, that doesn't mean a lazy week. I am continuing the squats and press-ups morning and night through to Friday and yesterday I was on my usual drystone walling job on hiking out to the job up at the boundary wall of Lyme Park with tools. The garden is also shouting out for some attention.
I'm making sure I drink plenty of liquid but am abstaining from any alcohol until after the Half Marathon. Also, enjoying extra pasta, rice or chips with my evening meal just for one week.
Preparation
Travel: Travel checked and sorted. As the Half Marathon starts too early for local trains on a Sunday I'm driving part way in and getting the tram. Such a shame not to be part of the mass inflow of runners and families that the 10K attracts.
Running Gear: All my kit is washed including socks and alternatives depending on weather. Shoes have been de-gritted with insoles removed and a good shake out. My running watch is fully charged. I have the energy gels I want and the elastic bands are on my belt to hold them.
Tech: I'll fully charge my phone and sync' my watch with the app Saturday night.
Tracking: So my family can track me I'll be using the Glympse app which is free and cross-platform for my Android and their iPhones. Note to self: check settings and test frequency of updates.
Sun Cream and Lenses: If it is sunny I'll be using sun cream but carefully on my forehead. I wear contact lenses when running and know from bitter experience that sudden violently stinging eyes can result when sweat and cream mix. I then rub my eyes which just introduces even more stinging mix. Even considering a sweatband if it is a sunny day.
Running Gear: All my kit is washed including socks and alternatives depending on weather. Shoes have been de-gritted with insoles removed and a good shake out. My running watch is fully charged. I have the energy gels I want and the elastic bands are on my belt to hold them.
Tech: I'll fully charge my phone and sync' my watch with the app Saturday night.
Tracking: So my family can track me I'll be using the Glympse app which is free and cross-platform for my Android and their iPhones. Note to self: check settings and test frequency of updates.
Sun Cream and Lenses: If it is sunny I'll be using sun cream but carefully on my forehead. I wear contact lenses when running and know from bitter experience that sudden violently stinging eyes can result when sweat and cream mix. I then rub my eyes which just introduces even more stinging mix. Even considering a sweatband if it is a sunny day.
Profile and Water Stops: Revisit route map and commit to memory where the uphill bits are and where the water points and toilets are positioned.
Plan for The Day
Get up with plenty of time to be casual.
Porridge and Sultanas for breakfast with Orange Juice and Coffee.
Check watch sync'. (GPS doesn't always start straight away if not recently sync'd)
Pack Banana and Water for before start
Check Support Team: wife with money and bag x
Agree with Support Team where to look out for me and approximate times.
Travel into Manchester City Centre with leeway for parking problems / ticket buying delays / missing or full trams
Arrive at event area. Chill, eat, drink, toilet
Head for assembly area and join in warm up
Run!
Porridge and Sultanas for breakfast with Orange Juice and Coffee.
Check watch sync'. (GPS doesn't always start straight away if not recently sync'd)
Pack Banana and Water for before start
Check Support Team: wife with money and bag x
Agree with Support Team where to look out for me and approximate times.
Travel into Manchester City Centre with leeway for parking problems / ticket buying delays / missing or full trams
Arrive at event area. Chill, eat, drink, toilet
Head for assembly area and join in warm up
Run!
Check List
Banana
Water
Tissues
Sun Cream
Race Number
Safety Pins
Sports Watch - charged and synced
Waist pack & Elastic bands loaded with 3 gel sachets
Phone - Fully Charged
Plastic Bag for Phone (prevents sweat soaking phone in waist pack)
Sun glasses
Sweat Band ?
Warm clothing for before and after
Waterproof clothing if rain predicted
Money
Water
Tissues
Sun Cream
Race Number
Safety Pins
Sports Watch - charged and synced
Waist pack & Elastic bands loaded with 3 gel sachets
Phone - Fully Charged
Plastic Bag for Phone (prevents sweat soaking phone in waist pack)
Sun glasses
Sweat Band ?
Warm clothing for before and after
Waterproof clothing if rain predicted
Money
HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE TAKING PART IN OR SUPPORTING RUNNERS IN THE HALF MARATHON AND/OR THE 10K!
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