So the penultimate run before Sunday’s Brighton Marathon went well this morning. I didn’t really push it and also didn’t look at the Garmin again as I was running to check my speed and still did under 9mins 30secs a mile.
I also went to my last sports massage before the face. Lillian at the Virgin Active where I’m a member said my legs seem to be in good shape and she gave me a big thumbs up saying my calves are probably the most supple of all the runners she is treating – and this at the height of marathon season, which I was pretty chuffed about.
She also gave me a little present for post the race – a bottle of body soak Radox to relax the muscles.
Diet wise, Im at the heart of carb loading now. I’ve eaten enough brown rice and spaghetti this week to feed half of China and all of Italy – I’ve got a spag bol on the cooker as I type! The idea is to have a decent amount in your body so you don’t run out of fuel in the race itself…
Got to admit, I’m also feeling pretty nervous about it all so I’m trying a few breathing and visualisation techniques. Just closing my eyes, lots of deep breaths til Im relaxed and then seeing the finish in my mind’s eye…
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Miles today: 3
Target: 627
Miles to date: 818.09
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3 comments
Maxine Sheppard says:
April 16, 2010 at 19:02 (UTC 1)
Good luck James! I will be coming to watch. Gutted I’m not running my inaugural hometown marathon. I heartily recommend a crumpet, a tin of rice pudding and a carton of chocolate milk before the race
Glad your legs are better!
worldofjames says:
April 16, 2010 at 19:40 (UTC 1)
Thanks Maxine – I’ll be looking out for you in the crowd.
J
Steve Swift says:
April 16, 2010 at 21:59 (UTC 1)
Good luck James, will be thinking about you.
Enjoy it, relax and you’ll be fine.