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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlilmiss
    • CommentTimeAug 26th 2007 edited
     
    lilmiss
    I've become a runner. Started training about 5 months ago with the goal of doing a 10 mile race on my birthday (9/23) and then a half marathon in October, another in November. I'm following a training plan that I set up with a trainer/runner at my gym. Running five days a week, one day of no running but cross training, one day totally off. This week will be 22 to 27 miles totay. I'm running between and 8.5 and 10 minute mile. I'm feeling good. But I have a few questions: 1. With the longer runs (I'm up to 8 miles now) I've decided to start using gu and Clif shot blocks. How long does it take for them to kick in? 2. I'm using a fuel belt and find that my back is hurting a bit. Does anyone else find this and/or have any suggestions? 3. I'm an asthmatic and use an inhaler before and during the longer runs. But the longer runs are getting harder. Any other asthmatics have any advice? The heat and bad air (I live in Boston) are making it really difficult. Thanks,
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberJuanDez
    • CommentTimeAug 28th 2007 edited
     
    JuanDez

    1. The length of time for goos and such to 'take effect' can really vary by product and person. It is important to start using such products on your training runs so you can better gauge how and when to use them. If you find yourself crashing on long runs around 8.0 miles try taking the goo at around 7.0 miles. A few sessions of trial and error are the best way to go at it.

    2. The problem could be the fuel belt but it also could be just the strain of longer runs on your core. When and where do these back pains usually occur?

    3. General advice with air quality is finding times and locations where you avoid major areas of traffic. If you don't mind - take a short trip by car or public transportation to a park or an area outside of downtown. If you have to run in the city make sure to map your route on streets at least one or two blocks off of major roads. Obviously the best times to run are early in the morning and later in the evening (which becomes difficult in the winter unless you don't mind running the dark) to avoid the heat of the day and pollution from traffic.

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    By the way it sounds like you're doing a great job in your training so far, congratulations!

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