did everything according to plan to mile 20. Started off at 7:15s for the first three miles with walking at each mile got me to 7:30s. Picked it up from there. Ran 7s or so 8-18 with some wakling to take me to 7:15s.
One thing: at mile 4 my quads started cramping! And it never stopped. At 22 it got so bad my times dropped to about 9 minutes per mile. I was cramping everywhere at 24.5 on the 1 mile of uphill to the finish. Kicked it in as hard as possibe for the last mile to eek in at 3:29.xx
Dangit. Oh well, TTT will be more fun that boston anyways and better prep for imky.
Can anyone diagnose this cramping?
Never had it before ever. Well hydrated for two weeks prior, ran a ton of hills in preparation: these hills were cake by comparison, stuck to pacing, stuck to nutrition. Slept great for two weeks leading up. Didn't sleep much the night before.
Thanks!
I am already less sore and I have tons of energy. It was dissapointing to finish so much slower especially when I held back so much all the way to 22. But, it was a fantastic course, great weather, fall colors. and 35 BUCKS!
Dan
www.aiatriathlon.com
http://www.aiatriathlon.com
One thing: at mile 4 my quads started cramping! And it never stopped. At 22 it got so bad my times dropped to about 9 minutes per mile. I was cramping everywhere at 24.5 on the 1 mile of uphill to the finish. Kicked it in as hard as possibe for the last mile to eek in at 3:29.xx
Dangit. Oh well, TTT will be more fun that boston anyways and better prep for imky.
Can anyone diagnose this cramping?
Never had it before ever. Well hydrated for two weeks prior, ran a ton of hills in preparation: these hills were cake by comparison, stuck to pacing, stuck to nutrition. Slept great for two weeks leading up. Didn't sleep much the night before.
Thanks!
I am already less sore and I have tons of energy. It was dissapointing to finish so much slower especially when I held back so much all the way to 22. But, it was a fantastic course, great weather, fall colors. and 35 BUCKS!
Dan
www.aiatriathlon.com
http://www.aiatriathlon.com