tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post6944977376839648734..comments2022-10-20T04:55:10.870-04:00Comments on got lactate?: 0-fer-3?Ron Abramsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031698331400719039noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-58852558972136985032008-10-20T22:38:00.000-04:002008-10-20T22:38:00.000-04:00Hey ESG -I was also at Chicago this year (my 5th),...Hey ESG -<BR/>I was also at Chicago this year (my 5th), and I can assure you that your leg cramping had more to do with the heat and electrolyte loss than lack of training. If you haven't already, get some electrolyte tablets - if you already use them, start taking them earlier on hot days! I used to always cramp up around mile 18 or so, but have been cured - even at Chicago this year.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161766910243698896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-52763148813509413292008-10-14T21:56:00.000-04:002008-10-14T21:56:00.000-04:00Dude, bummer on the heat. I had a similar thing ha...Dude, bummer on the heat. I had a similar thing happen to me at Grandma's this summer. I was trying to break a certain time and had a total all-out cramping meltdown at mile 20 of that race. I learned hard lessons at that race: like never, ever go faster than your target pace in hot conditions unless you are past mile 24, don't forget to take gels and don't overhydrate/screw up electrolytes. Good luck next time. Now you have me freaked out as I was targeting to do Chicago in 2009 to break my time.Bimibatoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958689947374693731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-27120954561365642452008-10-14T20:53:00.000-04:002008-10-14T20:53:00.000-04:00Hey ESG -- great report! I didn't realize you wer...Hey ESG -- great report! I didn't realize you were such a talented writer. So sorry you didn't BQ, but it sounds like you ran a smart race (there's NO WAY I'd survive in such conditions). Here's keeping my fingers crossed you'll reach your goal during your next race.<BR/><BR/>- Betsy, aka EatDrinkRunWomanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855134674264531625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-60683132811830724802008-10-14T17:57:00.000-04:002008-10-14T17:57:00.000-04:00ESG-Good wrap up, as expected. We made the most of...ESG-<BR/><BR/>Good wrap up, as expected. We made the most of what was not an optimal day to run 3:20s. Take the rest of the week off and decide next week if you're ready for another 26.2 so soon. You set a PR in mediocre conditions. Let your body recover and give your brain a few days to figure out what's best for you at this point. I am certainly no expert, but I am here to be a sounding board if nothing else. I did run Vegas 7 weeks after Chicago in '05. Not to redeem myself, just for fun. Right- 26.2 for fun - insane.<BR/><BR/>Tough break about the shoes and orthotics. Talk to you soon.screaminzabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519702001471982826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-38069777085460699292008-10-14T12:45:00.000-04:002008-10-14T12:45:00.000-04:00Great report and a great race in spite of dealing ...Great report and a great race in spite of dealing with cramps and less-than-optimal conditions. My girl also missed her qualifying time by almost 20 minutes after blowing up around mile 16-17. And from what I read on RW.com, a LOT of folks fell well short of their goals in Chi-town. <BR/><BR/>Having gone through them myself about 4-5 times in races, I know how frustrating cramps can be. I'm pretty sure mine came as a result of muscle fatigue + dehydration/sodium loss, but probably more of the former. In my last marathon, some more endurance work in my training helped me stave them off until the latter miles, but they came nonetheless. Nothing you can do but shorten stride length and gut it out til the finish.<BR/><BR/>Still, a great, great time (especially considering the conditions). I say give yourself a week to recover and try to pick things up to prep for Philly (which will no doubt provide much better conditions). <BR/><BR/>If not Philly, why not fly out and join me and other forumites at CIM - fastest course in the West??<BR/><BR/>Congratulations again on the PR!Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07861731779718760848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9086127511886383594.post-13341334161021794602008-10-14T10:56:00.000-04:002008-10-14T10:56:00.000-04:00Strong effort, ESG. It was warm for a marathon, an...Strong effort, ESG. It was warm for a marathon, and you were working pretty hard out there. I still don't think your marathon race results reflect your true ability yet, and expect you to break 3:40 fairly easily on your next one. Congrats on a successful training cycle, and kudos for going hard for the BQ. Get some good rest, and don't fret too much about the next one - it's going to happen regardless!Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510562352673174356noreply@blogger.com