Packing for the plane tonight and having a small ironic smile that something that was supposed to be a counterpoint to my regular persona has returned to where I started. With food.
The body will burn up breakfast in the first hour of running. It will be relying on stored glycogens from carbohydrates , after that it's oxygen consuming fat, then protein, then the legs start to wobble and then you are rooted. Success is not on strength but eating. I'll be taking advantage of the sports drinks, using a variety of carbo shots, and bananas. The next few days will be a high carb low fat fuck you to Atkins.
If you are in Melbourne , I'd suggest taking a look at the Marathon and giving a cheer for the runners. It's amazing how much work a little encouragement from a stranger can do. Post-celebration late risers don't worry too much, it doesn't start until 8am. Take some lollies too.
Yosh! Ganbarimasu!
PS Is it true that whoever in Melbourne you show your medal to must buy you the drink of your choice?
What I don't need: Reasons You Will Hate Me: Come to my party. No, seriously.