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I've never had problems with cramping so never tried them until this fall when I did my first 50 mile utlra.  I carried a water bottle with me during the race and mixed Infinit powder I put in each of my special needs bags at each aid station.  I only carried 5 or 6 Endurolytes with me and starting taking them just prior to arriving at the the 3rd or 4th aid station and then one at every station after that.  I started feeling nauseaous the last 10 miles, but not sure what the cause was.  Maybe not enough endurolytes?  Not sure.  So, I'm not a big help to you.

I like Rich's general approach to training.  However, I don't think he has enough intensity in his run workouts.  I tended not to follow his swim workouts because I simply "don't get" that friggin' swim jargon they use.  Last year I simply swam at a steady pace for all of my workouts, and that is a big reason why my swim sucked last year.  I'm doing a lot more frequency and intensity this year for the swim.  I would recommend any plan that Rich produces to use as a template.

We got more snow yesterday- YOU CAN HAVE IT!!

I have no exciting plans for the weekend... my last longish run (just 12 miles) beofre my mararthon. 

Im alos having a documentary done on me and my training for my forst IM... he'll be interviewing my husband this weekend .... not sure if I want to hear/see that

Definitely get a full one.  My swim coach wrote this article on comparing no suit, sleeveless and full.  He's a 48 minute IM swimmer, and former Canadian champ...so I trust him .  I own a Blue Seventy Helix and love it.  Not sure if you can get a decent full one in the $200 range or not.

Damn you- I WAS happy with my sleeveless.  I have a BlueSeventy too.

So my taper starts this week...... I have a hard time with tapers.  I mean I have been looking forward to it- but now only go run 4 miles- ugh

Taper madness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    You didn't tell everyone about the IM documentary project you are in.

I didnt??  Well golly gee- let me tell

So Rich (Scoobysdad) is a producer- I beleive mostly commercials but has even won emmys (gotta talk up my producer...ummmm how cool does that sound??) and  has decided to do a documentary on, I think there are 3 of us who are training for their first IM.   Last week he came and filmed my initial interview, I was on the trainer and we talked about tris, training, life- lots of good stuff.  Today he came out and interviewed my husband, I wasnt there (hoping it went well ).  I think next hes going to come along when I get fitted on my bike.  I believe he is going to try to get the documentary on FSN or Versus if it turns out well.

Im really excited about this- it will be great to have AND make me train even harder...heck who wants to have a bad race on camera!!

Based on your recent 5 mile races times and a 4 hour marathon goal, let's be conservative and say your Daniels' VDOT value right now is roughly 38.  This VDOT corresponds to an easy training pace of 10:14 min/mile, and a threshold pace of 8:33 min/mile.  Your marathon race pace is 9:08 for a 4 hour marathon. 

You should try to get in some 10k races this spring to give a better picture of your race fitness.  We can then use those races to re-evaluate your training paces as you head toward Grandmas.  What training plan are you using?