tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post1363139225391599723..comments2022-10-20T04:55:10.870-04:00Comments on got lactate?: Prepared for the Hills, but not for the Heartbreak: A Debut Boston Race ReportRon Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031698331400719039noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-74198489477031054732010-04-27T14:41:39.250-04:002010-04-27T14:41:39.250-04:00Ron, first off congratulations on qualifying for B...Ron, first off congratulations on qualifying for Boston in 2011.<br /><br />A lot of things can go wrong in a race of this distance and the stress from a cold and the loss of a loved one can take a toll.<br /><br />I suspect your nutrition was also to blame. Cramping can be caused by inadequate fluid, caloric and electrolyte intake. Sounds to me like you could have benefited from drinking more (up to 20-25 oz per hour) taken in more gels (one every 45 mins) and maintained your electrolytes with an S-Cap or Endurolytes every 1 to 1.5 hours.<br /> <br />At least for me, I found that staying ahead of fluid and food intake during long races keeps the dreaded bonk at bay. <br /><br />Good luck with your training and future races.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794019045620435180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-64823382028435794242010-04-27T11:06:07.908-04:002010-04-27T11:06:07.908-04:00great race report. like what everyone have said, ...great race report. like what everyone have said, marathons have tons of uncertainties and variables...you just never know what is going to happen. Sometimes things click...and well sometimes it just doesn't. But it doesnt mean all the efforts that you've put down have gone down the drain. In the end you still BQed and granted it wasnt the result you were expecting since you think you are capable to run a 3:05XX, i really think when it comes to marathoning, patience is key and try not to rush too much in terms of goal setting. I know Im a bad example, but from my experience..it took me 19 tries to hit an unexpected goal of mine. <br /><br />I will say this. There is nothing to be disappointed about. You BQed in Sugarloaf and you BQed in a tough course like Boston. I would say if you could hit this mark in Boston, who knows what damage you couldve done if you were to race in a flatter course?<br /><br />Congratulations on BQing on your first boston.Morrisseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645504720149669247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-87123668796507459932010-04-27T09:48:33.410-04:002010-04-27T09:48:33.410-04:00I bet the cold/sinus thing sapped you more than yo...I bet the cold/sinus thing sapped you more than you thought. BUT, you get some revenge next year!<br /><br />Nice RR!Black Bear!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10207523019805673241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-90915593736626915102010-04-27T06:26:05.366-04:002010-04-27T06:26:05.366-04:00Y'know, all I can say is that I've found t...Y'know, all I can say is that I've found that running and racing has a certain karmic element to it. It sounds trite, but the bads really do balance out the good, and my best races have been preceded by my worst.<br /><br />Analyze it well and learn from it (as you have) and take pride in the fact that you BQd again at Boston despite everything going wrong.<br /><br />-Cris/DarkwaveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642202418619015450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-32227941232723085542010-04-26T18:28:17.337-04:002010-04-26T18:28:17.337-04:00+1 on what Zab said. The small stuff adds up, and ...+1 on what Zab said. The small stuff adds up, and you've gone from first BQ to BQ-despite-a-bad-race in a matter of months. GIM does not like marathons because of the unpredictability. Sensible I suppose, but the rest of us are pulled in like moths to the flame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-28151061766632628582010-04-26T16:28:20.905-04:002010-04-26T16:28:20.905-04:00Seems like we had some similarities in how the day...Seems like we had some similarities in how the day treated us. I think Ilana said it best: The first four items on your list caused the last one. I think another cycle of the caliber of training you're putting in will give your body a chance to adapt better. I am very eager to see how you do this fall!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00943135672106729082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-89717372916030830572010-04-26T15:49:28.638-04:002010-04-26T15:49:28.638-04:00It's situations like yours that make me dislik...It's situations like yours that make me dislike the marathon. You train for weeks or months getting ready for one day only to have stuff get in the way. You definitely were ready for a much faster time, and I have full confidence that you'll earn yourself a huge PR next time. <br /><br />One way to look at Monday is to think that even with all of your struggles and obstacles on race day, you still qualified for next year's Boston. While far from the ideal or preferred scenario, it shows just how far you've come.<br /><br />I hope you can rest up from your Boston 2 Big Sur adventure and get ready for a fun-filled training cycle for Chicago. You and I both have some unfinished business to tend to in October!The Puerto Rican Kenyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13806727721748444970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-84773182574250520732010-04-26T15:06:43.872-04:002010-04-26T15:06:43.872-04:00Yes to the first four reasons. You pushed it this ...Yes to the first four reasons. You pushed it this cycle and it most likely cost you. It's hard to tell how much, because of all the other outlying factors. <br /><br />You should know that all of your hard work and all of the shitty things that popped up still paid off in a BQ. Last year at this time you were still trying to get one. <br /><br />The marathon is a beast. It can be unforgiving and it can crush a man's spirits. But there is something about it that makes us come back for more. Once you feel that feeling of triumph when you cross the finish line, it's hard not to want it gain and again. Unfortunately all of the miles in the world can't guarantee what's going to happen on race day.<br /><br />It's been awesome to see you grow as a runner and I'm very proud of you. This little bump in the road will make you better in the end. I'm sure of it.screaminzabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519702001471982826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-69633243800508477512010-04-26T14:29:00.455-04:002010-04-26T14:29:00.455-04:00I totally know how you feel, having been there in ...I totally know how you feel, having been there in Boston myself; but you did finish, and you did requalify, and you ran a faster time at Big Sur than my first three marathons, so, go you! <br /><br />I think the reason for the last item on your list is the first four; I think it's very easy to fall into the trap of assuming/hoping your fitness hasn't been negatively affected by the factors that crop up late, but of course it is, and I had the same problem. <br /><br />I wish I had been able to meet you in Boston. Maybe some other time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-51794568833245879562010-04-26T14:13:34.664-04:002010-04-26T14:13:34.664-04:00Ron- It seems wickedly unfair what you had to go t...Ron- It seems wickedly unfair what you had to go through on race day. You have paid your dues to the marathon gods and yet you were still tested. However, I have always believed that the strongest get tested the most (and you could say that is what makes them so strong). Unlike other runners that shrug their shoulders at what happened on a race course, your analysis is honest and raw. <br /><br />I hate to say this but your story reminds us all that race day does not always end in glory, no matter how much training and dedication you apply towards it. It's how you handle the aftermath that teaches you the lessons you will need for the next attempt. <br /><br />I've learned so much from you and the other 3:20 gang and I hope to apply your dedication, wisdom, and attitude over the next 5 months.<br /><br />Thank you for being an incredible teacher!<br />SteviStevi N. Honakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04809915582507087735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-57126444468277007782010-04-26T13:42:13.527-04:002010-04-26T13:42:13.527-04:00I would not say you overestimated anything. I was...I would not say you overestimated anything. I was there to see your numbers through the cycle. All the stress/sick related components very likely had a hand in it. <br /><br />But then, I am a believer that for the marathon, you just don't know. That's one reason I don't like them...it's unfair to work that hard only to have it unravel for a million reasons or lack of any discernible ones.<br /><br />One things certain, the work you did is yours and isn't going anywhere. You'll build on this and when Chicago rolls around, you'll do what you set out to and then some. <br /><br />It was a joy to finally meet you after all this time and I look forward to following your next few months as you pump out more great work and write loads more funny snarkiness for us to enjoy. Hugs!Girl In Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845071620369547052noreply@blogger.com