Carbo loading part 3

I weighted myself this morning and boy I am 1.8KG heavier. That's a lot given I am of below average height. I also drank coke at 6am in the morning - which is, mad, because, if I remembered correctly, the last time I drank anything that sweet in the morning was when I was still drunk at the Cross during my partying days...that was seriously long time ago, and I don't miss those party bohemian crazy ra-ra days a bit.

I started the day with a short 3 minute sprint. Unfortunately it only became a minute because I was so out of breath (yes I was supposed to be out of breath) and the last 2 minutes was a slower jog back to the starting point. The sprint was partly for maximum glycogen load, partly to feel what it feels like to run at 7:20AM, and most importantly, to test out my race gear. I decided to stay with my status quo.


Ok I am all set to go...

 

It does take a while to find shorts that don't ride up or give you chaffing during a run (mine are Puma...), and shoes that will allow you to survive a marathon...mines are Saucony Kinvara 4 and I love them. I previously had the Mirage and I love them too but they were a tad heavy.

 

  

 

I also planned to wear 2XU short sleeves compression top, to prevent my armpits chaffing from my club race top. No, compression gear don't make you run faster...