09/03/2005

Workout: medium long run 14mi.

While I have as yet to determine the optimal preparation routine for long runs, I have ascertained some points for the ant-optimal preparation routine:

1. Drive 14 hours in car in preceding two days;
2. Sleep in uncomfortable, foreign bed for two nights;
3. Wait until approximately 10:00am to begin run for maximum sunlight;
4. Determine run duration based on time and not actual mileage; and
5. Pre-run hydration using coffee.

Needless to say, my run was not that enjoyable. I think the poor hydration resulted in some cramps near the end of the run. It didn't help that much of the 'course' was hilly.

GEL REPORT: I had a Powerade Strawberry-Banana (with caffeine) gel at roughly mile 10. The gel itself wasn't too bad, though there was some lingering taste about 30 minutes later which was not so pleasant.