bigDH's accountability training a.k.a Beer Drinker's Appreciation Society (Page 71)

Well, Darren should be off and running now...hopefully finishing less then 30 hours from now! Wow basically running 4 marathons...

A marathon race...i was thinking more along the lines of a 5k.

Portland, Or is my choice as they have a ton of a)breweries and b)food trucks, er, um, that serve all healthy foods, nothing deep fried or fatty!! Really!

Sorry Kevin, if we are running in a group, no smoke fish allowed on course!

There is a race in Victoria, BC that you have to drink a beer after each lap....I think it is 4 laps, not sure of the distance.

My nutrition plan for this race:

I race at 6:48 am

Lunch on Saturday a huge deli veggie sandwich, eaten long and slow.  Saturday night -small bowl of pasta and some water.  Gotta be careful bc of new meds causing all kinds of tummy issues.

Sunday Morning

4:15 am 1 serving of old fashion oatmeal w/banana and walnuts and two slices of toast

5-6:00 am sip water 16oz

6:00 start sipping on a Recovery Rockstar -  for the caffeine and elctrolytes

6:30 gu

Last year I had this minus the toast and one gu after the swim and that was it...total bonk on the bike and complete walk on the run.

After swim 3 blocks

On the bike the rest of the blocks 20 mins in and a gu after another 20-25 mins. Also 32-40oz of water and G2.

Run - Finish remaining G2 and every 25 mins a gu mixed with water.

I got this plan from the Oct. 2011 triathlete magazine.  Last year it was two weeks after my race when I read the article, a little late.  There is a timeline on it and I only consumed 1/3 of the recommended amount of fuel.  Lesson learned.

Thanks for all the support!

Cynthia

You can track Darren here:

http://racepro.ca/results3.php?id=52

last name: hamilton

Bib#: 18

Thanks for posting the link!  Proud to see our boy up there... My first beer tonight is in his honor!

Looks like Darren is still on track 24 hours into the race! I think he has completed 2 laps and is on his third and final lap(53.7km laps I think, 33miles??)

Off to hockey evaluations for my son, on ice running the drills for 3 sessions today and tomorrow...with 75 or so 9-10 yr olds!

OUCH!  What an animal.  At 24 hrs in, he still has over a marathon to run.  That is easily the biggest physical feat I've ever seen someone I know tackle.  He's running 100 miles.  Can't wait for the race results!

I like the idea of the camelback and would love to get one sometime in the future.  It just seems like I'm leaking money in order to do this sport...  I love it so I really don't mind spending the money but it adds up.  Just this month, I've bought gatorade, protein and carb bars, gu, an extra ice pack, 2 tubes, a water bottle, not to mention the race fees...  Oh, and then there is the beer that I'm doing it all for.

So for now, I'll continue to run loops on the cross country course by my house and stash a couple of water bottles along the way.  It will be interesting next week to see how much I'm actually sweating... I think it's more than 20 oz an hour... On the other side of that coin is over hydration (there was a great article on it in this month's runners world), so I really want to spend the next couple weeks figuring it out.

So, you like my posts huh?  Good thing.  I tell my wife this stuff and while she is willing to listen, she isn't on the same wave length.  When I told Heidi how ticked I'd gotten at the women who refused to get out of my way and just stood there - my wife said, "oh, that's too bad honey".  So it's nice to be able to share with people who get it and have been there and done that...  

Cynthia - First and foremost: GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!  All that work and thought is gonna pay off big tomorrow.  You might not even need a warm coors to motivate you   When you pass slow guys like me - try to make it look like you are really exerting yourself so you dont crush anyone's spirit.

Thanks for sharing the plan.  From what I've been reading, it looks like you are sticking to the 200-300 calorie per hour rule... That's what I'm shooting for as well.  Do you love the clif blocks?  I really have been getting into them lately.  The orange ones are my personal fav.

 Just wanted to ask - is there a reason why you do blocks early in the race but not later in the race as well?  Instead it looks like you are relying on Gu to get you to the finish line.  Also, are you hoping to avoid the tummy issues by not having any bars during the race?  Lastly, love the fact that you start your nutrition plan the day and not just the night before.  I'm really gonna try to begin to eat for my HIM a couple of days before the race so I don't hit the wall as you did last year.

Good luck tomorrow!  Kick some A$$!

Darren = Stud... Gotta be getting close...  Sending good vibes your way!

I hear you on the money front.

Something like this doesn't look as cool, but it saves you about 50% on an official Cammelback.

http://nextadventure.net/high-sierra-wave-70-hydration-pack.html?gclid=CPf23JnNprICFQWCQgod5xgArw

I bought mine at a local Costco, and it was about the same price for the delux model with several pockets and all.

Thanks Kevin for the suggestion.  I'll check it out...

OK - so Thor called it... In an attempt to be more like DH, I pushed it on my long run on Thursday.  Felt decent that evening.  Ok yesterday... By mile 15 of today's - my hip was aching.  I hemmed and hawed about going the full 45 and then running 2 but I decided to shut it down after 30.  I've iced and stretched... and its now a dull ache.  I don't think I've hurt anything but I'm thinking about only swimming tomorrow and passing on the 3 miles I had planned.

Question - as I make my plan for next week, should I A) Run the same amount as I did last week assuming I'm stronger now, B) Run less (say 9 miles instead of 11), C) Decrease the long run significantly and add milage to my shorter runs, D) Decrease my milage and focus on brick workouts.

Last - Good luck Cynthia!  I'm dying to hear about DH...

If time were on our side, I would recommend resting next week.  If your in pain, rest.  If your sore, with the hand you have, I would say A)  run the same amounts, or increase by 10% in your runs, and a bit more in your bike/swim workouts.  You have 2 more weeks to build volume.  dial down the intensity so you do not injure yourself.  Get used to going 10 miles at a slower pace.  Get used to swimming 2000 yds in a pool or lake.  You bit off a gargantuant bite here, and this may be the biggest feet out of all of us.  You had the ride volume down, but to go from no run to running 13.1 on top of the other 2 events is huge.  Godspeed my friend.  Do not kill yourself, but if it aint broke, get out there and train.  Take a few weeks of lower volume before the race.

If I were in your shoes, this is what I would do.  Please take with a grain of salt if it sounds like bad advice.  We do not want to have hip pain or pain in the foot.  We know those things take time to get over, that's why I'm suggesting high volume w/ low intensity due to the extreme closeness of your event.

Totally agree with you about the need to SLOW DOWN.  Yesterday, I actually listened to my body and stopped when I felt pain but intentionally going slow is not in my makeup.  Sound familiar?  So slowing down is a good idea.  I guess I'll need to fire up my garmin and set the alarm for speed.

I woke up this morning to the familiar ache in my hips and knees.  So I will skip my run today and ice and advil.  Based upon when friends come over for football, I might even skip the swim but we will see.  I'm smoking another pork shoulder so I won't be losing any weight today.

Next week, I will play it by ear in terms of distance.  I am gonna err on the side of caution because I would rather make it to the line less prepared than not make it to the line... I will make it happen.  I might also skip a short run so I can get my long run in... Question - which would be better: to skip a short run or decrease the distance on the long run.  My vote would be decreasing the distance because I think I'm doing more damage when I go long.

Yesterday was DH's day.  Today, thoughts are going out to Cynthia who is kicking a$$ and taking names on the bike as I write this.  I hope your nutrition plan is doing you right.  No warm coors for you!

Well if you are feeling okay, I would increase your short runs by a mile or so(Whatever you are comfortable with0 and decrease your long run. Try get your short runs up a bit and lower your long runs. With such a short time before the race you do not have the base to jack up the runs. I think the 9+ mile runs will hurt you more then help you.  You are in damage control mode for the run as you probably do not have the base to be ramping up so drastically. Can you do the run...absolutely! It probably won't be fast but you can and WILL do the run. 

Also get your in the pool today, especially with the bbq/beers(plus the beers you had last night!!)

Last I seen Darren was around 20+ hours....

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Thor's on the $ here. 

Consider a run/walk for HIM run.  Whatever volume of run/walk that is a challenging pace for you and doesn't leave you on the side of the road w/cramps.  Maybe run 1 mile walk 1/4, or run 2 walk 1/2, etc.  This may be very helpful to you on raceday.  We're trying to finish, finish strong, and go injury free.  It sucks to be laid up for 3 weeks afterwards Bit--ing to you internet chat buddies about how the back of you knee hurts while they patiently respond back to you like a parent  to a child.

Also, Thor's right.  Make sure you make the swim happen.  Bring your buddies to the pool.  They can spectate poolside with a 6pk. for company, or something like that.

I am sure your buddies will love watching you in your speedo while drinking warm coors lite....

Apron and speedo, the perfect bbq combo for all your closest friends! hahaha

OK - too much to eat, too much to drink... might boot

Did I mention the browns lost!

Ahh, man, less than 9 miles short is still an amazing  feat! Look forward to hearing all about it as that is as close to running that distance I will get! Great job!

Shouldn't you be used that...the Browns losing? Just sayin'  Thats ok, I am a Chargers fan and its always hit and miss.  And my Nevada Wolfpack lost too this weekend.