I'm thinking of doing the Forfar multi terrain half in Feb, have signed up for the Inverness half in March & the Lochaber full in April, hope to squeeze in a couple of sprint triathlons as well once they put the dates up.
So what's the recovery rule book suggest we do on Sunday then Shades ? I'm bringing my wetsuit for an OW swim, there are some stunning wee beaches off the West coast
Immediately on finishing - drink, stretch, eat within 20 to 30 mins, ideally some carbs and protein. Walk around. Drink and eat well that evening, no alcohol, don';t sit still for long periods. I like a hot bath, really helps me. An ibuprofen will help although I don't use them during recovery period.
Next day - another hot/warm bath, walk or gentle recovery run, stretch. Nothing too strenuous that day, nap if required. Eat well, loads of fluids, no alcohol, early night.
2nd marathon - prepare as normal, ensure you eat a good brekkie. And the most important thing - wipe from your mind that your last marathon was 2 days ago. Start at an easy pace, any stiffness in the legs will ease once you've warmed up, take plenty fuel on during the race and run a very conservative first half.
HC - ideally absolutely no alcohol. Alcohol dehydrates you and contains no nutrients whatsover. It's difficult enough to rehydrate after a marathon without making it harder.
I have only ever stayed at the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway, its okay. There isn't a huge number of hotels on the Island, maybe a B & B might be a better bet.
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it's gone very quiet on here
Hello BlueWombat, how is the training going?
My numbers are through....
Callanish is no 26
Harris is no 22Hi mudman,
what races are you doing in the lead up to the double.
I'm thinking of doing the Forfar multi terrain half in Feb, have signed up for the Inverness half in March & the Lochaber full in April, hope to squeeze in a couple of sprint triathlons as well once they put the dates up.
So what's the recovery rule book suggest we do on Sunday then Shades ? I'm bringing my wetsuit for an OW swim, there are some stunning wee beaches off the West coast
mudman - I'm sure you know the rules
Immediately on finishing - drink, stretch, eat within 20 to 30 mins, ideally some carbs and protein. Walk around. Drink and eat well that evening, no alcohol, don';t sit still for long periods. I like a hot bath, really helps me. An ibuprofen will help although I don't use them during recovery period.
Next day - another hot/warm bath, walk or gentle recovery run, stretch. Nothing too strenuous that day, nap if required. Eat well, loads of fluids, no alcohol, early night.
2nd marathon - prepare as normal, ensure you eat a good brekkie. And the most important thing - wipe from your mind that your last marathon was 2 days ago. Start at an easy pace, any stiffness in the legs will ease once you've warmed up, take plenty fuel on during the race and run a very conservative first half.
HC - ideally absolutely no alcohol. Alcohol dehydrates you and contains no nutrients whatsover. It's difficult enough to rehydrate after a marathon without making it harder.
Of course, it's your choice.
Forfar is 3rd Feb. Forfor road runners website.
You can now enter these marathons online through the Born2Run website.
forfar a.c
As yet tbc whether the race will run AM or PM, keep an eye on their website. Hope it's AM, it gets dark early!
and if you want to stay somewhere more interesting there is always the
gearrannan blackhouse village
which is near the Callanish Stones.
Mudman: If you've not seen it already, this has a good list of accommodation:
http://www.visithebrides.com/index.php
I'm thinking of nipping over to Inverness for the half in March, and am signed up for the Lochaber this year too.