Training Log Archive: Cjcollins

Started off the run feeling great and well prepared for the day ahead. The first 15 miles/2 hours or so went in quickly and very comfortably and was fuelling as planned with tailwind and gels. Started to feel a bit of sickness after this with the same feeling I have had on other races and training runs. I knew it was going to be difficult to take on board any more fuel after this. I was still able to run quite well during this period which lasted for about an hour at which point I started to feel better. I had stopped eating or drinking during this period and was feeling extremely concerned about my prospects for the rest of the race. I also had some blinking vision. The first drop bags were at mile 23 or so and I was looking forward to getting the small bottle of coke I had in there knowing that Coke has helped to settle my stomach in the past. I drunk only this and some water for the next 8 or 9 miles until I reached the next drop bag. Again I had another small bottle of coke (375ml) which I used to get me to the finish along with some water. After the spell of sickness mentioned above I felt generally ok for the rest of the race and was surprised at how strong I felt given the fuelling method! I was able to finish strongly and in the end was really happy with my time, particularly when compared to last year.

Fainted when getting my blood taken today and have felt a bit light headed and queasy since so decided it was best not to run.