Marine Corps Marathon : Official Thread (Page 2)

Try Clif Shot Bloks they are yummy!!

Agree with that... some of my favorite nutrition.  I usually go with the margarita for the extra sodium 

I think I finally made myself get use to gel's.  My stomach use to be a so queasy on long runs but I have to say doing more long runs and making sure I practice more with drinking and gel's has really helped.  Also, trying different gels is key, Roctane works best for me. This is my first full marathon (did a HIM and a bunch of half mary's) but I do like the idea of eating something more solid half way through. I don't think I could tolerate much more than blocks or beans, but great idea. 

Question, do they usually sell those pace temp tattoos at the expo?     

Thanks.

Yes. the tattoos are usually there, and the old-skool wrist bands are plentiful.  A word on the tattoos though, I've found that the middle of the road times go pretty quickly so if you're looking for anything between say 4-5 hours you should try to track it down sooner rather than later in your day at the expo.

All-righty-then.  So I guess the shot blocks are out.  Next suggestion.

Thats funny!!!

If people are having problems with gels get a flask put 4 in it and add water to the flask it goes down much easier!!

Good for you!  You never know...you might love the experience and want to do more marathons!  This is my third marathon.  I have just recently started to do some trail running.  I love it.  I have done two 50k races, so far.  I am planning to run a 50 mile trail race next spring!  This is coming from a person who never ran more than a mile before age 48!

Yea Lindaaaaaa!

A. You are awesome.  

B. I want to do a 50k next spring so you will have to teach me all about trail running!

You can join me.  I am doing the Dirty German in Pennypack Park at the end of May.  I will talk to you about when/where we run the trails.  You can join us for training.

Did my long run yesterday, 20 miles of mixed road and gravel, the gravel being in the middle for about 8 miles.

Some Achilles pain for a couple miles after the gravel, then just general foot/ankle pain, but nothing new for me at this point.

For all the nutrition questions, I must be lucky, I don't have stomach issues with eating on the course, at least not coming back up...

My planning is more about pre-race meals, and getting the other end business taken care of.  Lately it takes me about a 10 mile warm up to get the other end going...

And yesterday I decided to try not eating anything on the run; I had a granola bar just in case, but ended up only having about 24 Oz of water.  Some banana-date bread for breakfast, and that was about it.  I really didn't feel any different on the run.

First time for MCM, second marathon ever.  Just going out to have fun, no real pressure.

Anyone who's done the race before...can you describe the runner's village setup, etc... Staying in Courthouse and trying to decide to walk/jog over to start (don't think I'll have to check a bag--weather dependent) vs. Metro.  I hear to prepare for a long walk from metro to runner's village and then to starting line.  Someone said I'd be better just taking metro to Rosslyn and walking to the start.

This is my first marathon in 4 years and it's hard to switch the get to transition early to get everything set up mindset, as oppose to just get to starting line and start running.

Chaos.  Everything is chaotic for this race, 25,000+ people will do that to a race.  I never check a bag, never have never will.  I wear throw away sweats or whatever and then just keep the "space blanket" for the trip home.

Time for Taper fun!!!

With my last long run of 22 miles oon Sunday I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

No I know taper madness is going to strike! YUCK!

Got mine! I am in the 15000's. Looking forward to the chaos.

Any advice for our crazy family members that are coming to watch? Best place to watch, etc?

Are there pace groups for this?  

Just curious...

Yes there are pace groups 3:15, 3:25, 3:35  and so on  theres a link on the USMC website.

Jeff hows training going?

Awesome, thanks!

Non-existent! Trying to get past this foot issue.  It's not going to be a very good marathon to say the least but I'll do what I can!  Farthest I've run is 13 and that was a month ago.

I've done a few marathons so it's not like this is my first trip around the moon but I will be under prepared for it.

Exhausted, excited and for some strange reason I cannot stop eating - I'm constantly hungry!  

Looks like it may be a warm day.