Here's hoping you all have a great run, and safe journey to KZN and home again.
Remember a few things that can make or break your day:
- Stay healthy. Keep away from people with any sign of illness. Chances are you won't get anything between now and Sunday, but for the sake of your mind, keep clean.
- Eat well, but carefully. Don't eat anything that you wouldn't normally eat. Avoid rich foods, and all those spicy foods in Durbs (and all)
- Be cautious on carbs. No, I don't want to start a debate on this. Leave the debate between Tim Noakes vs the rest of the nation. But overdosing on carbs will make you feel sluggish, heavy and bloated - a feeling you will only be able to get rid of behind a bush somewhere near Drummond. By cutting down on your running in this last week, you are not burning as much, so your body will be storing glycogen anyway. By all means take in some extra carbs in the last 2-3 days, but don't over do it.
- Drink lots. Energy drinks, carbo loading and any other supplements that you may be popping (even the good ol' vitamin supplements) do put an extra strain on your body, especially your kidneys. Long distance running further adds to the strain on your kidneys. Drink plenty extra water now, and keep it up until Tuesday next week.
- You might be running for charity, family or friends. Don't forget that you are also running for yourself.
- Remember what your mother taught you - don't run with scissors.
Cheers,
Andrew.
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