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Simon TR4a
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Blake ran the Toronto Marathon yesterday, after only 10-12 weeks training.
Unfortunately it was unusually cold, and he had not trained in that kind of weather, so did not dress warmly enough, no gloves or wool headgear. He ran the first half (13 miles plus) in 1hr. 48 mins, on a pace to finsh in about 3hrs 40 mins, and was feeling strong but cold.
After the hilly section he was tired but recovered ok with water and Clif Shot gels and continued to 18 miles, where he was in pain from his ankle and his leg muscles were burning and he was shivering with cold. He slowed down but kept pushing to 22.5 miles where he stopped and sat on the curb. By this time his fingers were blue under the nails and there was blood on his shirt from his nipples bleeding.
The paramedics wrapped him in blankets and took him to the medical tent for warming up and a leg massage.
He started the race at 170 lbs, and weighed 162lbs when we got home; had 3 salads, large pizza, milkshake and pie for dinner!
So a good first effort, and he is looking forward to the Mississauga Marathon in May.
Thanks to all who read the previous post, and for your encouragement!
Simon.
Unfortunately it was unusually cold, and he had not trained in that kind of weather, so did not dress warmly enough, no gloves or wool headgear. He ran the first half (13 miles plus) in 1hr. 48 mins, on a pace to finsh in about 3hrs 40 mins, and was feeling strong but cold.
After the hilly section he was tired but recovered ok with water and Clif Shot gels and continued to 18 miles, where he was in pain from his ankle and his leg muscles were burning and he was shivering with cold. He slowed down but kept pushing to 22.5 miles where he stopped and sat on the curb. By this time his fingers were blue under the nails and there was blood on his shirt from his nipples bleeding.
The paramedics wrapped him in blankets and took him to the medical tent for warming up and a leg massage.
He started the race at 170 lbs, and weighed 162lbs when we got home; had 3 salads, large pizza, milkshake and pie for dinner!
So a good first effort, and he is looking forward to the Mississauga Marathon in May.
Thanks to all who read the previous post, and for your encouragement!
Simon.
