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Hi Brandon,
Just listened to the latest podcast. I was interested in the problems you were having with slower runners in the 10K. It happens in the bigger races in the UK. I agree that there is a responsibility for runners to get themselves in the correct pace pen.
It is, however, the responsibility for race organisers the make sure the number of people running is relative to the size of the road. If the road is narrow, which it sounds like it was in your 10K, then the organisers need to use chip technology and funnel runners slowly across the start line. That way, even if there are slower runners mixed in with faster runners, there is space to move around. Was your raced chipped?
Keep up the good work,
Simon
PS. Its pronounced “e tap”. Its French for “Stage” as it is a stage of the Tour de France.
One other thing, I use SIS (science in sport) energy drink when cycling (not sure if you have it in the US) and their main endurance drink (SiS PSP22) has no electrolytes either. I have often wondered why not. I have to take a different drink as well, especially on hot days. I wish it was all in one drink. There must be a reason. Maybe its possible to OD on electrolytes.
Simon
Hey Brandon–I was just listening to the podcast and I wanted to comment on the question about electrolytes. I’m not an expert, but I’ve run a couple ultras recently so I’ve been learning about this stuff. My answer would be the reason it is not included in the drink is because the need for it varies from individual to individual and also by conditions (weather and otherwise). The caps are easier to monitor. (BTW, Hammer also has a powder that can be added to your drink.)
I judge what I need based on a lot of factors such as salt on skin, sloshy stomach or upset stomach, thirst, amount of fluids and food I’m taking in, cramping, etc. I especially will watch for swelling in my fingers–a sure sign for me that I need to take in more. I usually take about 1 an hour but sometimes I need more.
Anyway, for what it’s worth, that’s my take.
Lori
Okay B!! You link to me, I will subscribe to your ‘cast. it may take me weeks to finish one ep, but you’ve got me now.
I’ve had a link to you since last week (look in the lleft column and scroll down to the blogroll)!! Thanks for checkin’ out my site. good to hear you’re running again…sort of!