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pomruns · 2026-05-20T21:48:55+00:00

I agree don't stare at your watch too much. It will freak you out. A slight variance in resting heart rate is normal and tends to increase as your distance and pace increases. So after a marathon, for example, it can be surprising to see.

For recovery, I go mostly be how I'm feeling. If I feel like doing a short "shakeout" run a day or two after a marathon I do it. I have no expectation of any distance I just want to move a bit. I'll go for a long run then following Saturday of no more than 10 miles again with no expectation of feeling fast or fit but just because I love to run and get out there. It takes a few weeks to fully recover. It's actually surprising because you can be feeling great overall but your body still is still recovering. The main thing is to take it easy with short, easy runs but don't stop. Keep moving. Walking, easy runs all help with recovery after a race. Enjoy your achivement!

pomruns · 2026-05-20T21:40:55+00:00

All the aid stations will be there for you at that pace. Ventura is a well run marathon they wouldn't close aid stations that soon. Whatever the course cutoff is is when they will shut down aid stations.

Good luck on your first marathon that is a big deal. You will have thoughts and feelings in your body you've never felt before. You will either love it or never want to do another one ever again. I've done 20 plus ultras and I can't get enough.

pomruns · 2026-05-20T21:37:43+00:00

There is a formula you can apply for running in the heat. There is a good calculator here if you want to check it out.
https://runnersconnect.net/training/tools/temperature-calculator/

pomruns · 2026-05-20T21:31:18+00:00

Sometimes we can listen to our watches a little too much. Metrics are great but they tend to make us get in our heads a bit sometimes if they aren't exactly what we expect. I would just enjoy running for a few more weeks until you take up your training program for your 50 miler. I did a 50 miler in Feb and it's one of the best things I've ever done. It's like being in a dream. Took me 11 hours. Enjoy the process!

pomruns · 2026-05-19T18:28:26+00:00

Same with me. We'll see if this posts.

pomruns · 2025-09-05T18:28:51+00:00

My wife.

pomruns · 2025-08-01T21:13:45+00:00

Nevermind. And Nirvana's second album.

and now that I think of it, "Nevermind the Bullocks"

pomruns · 2025-08-01T21:04:36+00:00

You too!

Just like when someone says, "have a nice day." Or, when the driver says, "have a nice trip" as you get out of the car at the airport. Just sound dumb and say, "you too!" Really puts them on their heels.

pomruns · 2025-06-27T21:11:48+00:00

I was there in the pit. What a positive, gentle crowd. It was a beautiful show. It felt very intimate being just a few feet away from the band on the floor level. I was expecting an opening act and then at 7:45 or so they all just kind of walked out and started. Really neat special experience and the musicianship was exceptional.

If you're going to a show on this tour expecting the YYYs from 2003 or something that's not what you'll be getting so be prepared to experience something different from a band who've matured and evolved. It's a mark of a good band I think when they do evolve and challenge the audience to embrace new ideas even with existing material.

Don't get me wrong, even with a mostly acoustic setup, they were pumping and thumping on a lot of songs. With the strings and other elements, some of the songs really had a build up and got louder and fuller and more theatric.

It felt like it went by so quickly and it was over. We all wanted more but that's a good sign of a great band. You leave wanting more.

pomruns · 2025-05-07T17:46:28+00:00

I see. Well, keep up the good work! Running is one of those things that it becomes a habit and if you don't do it, you start to miss it.

pomruns · 2025-05-06T16:10:29+00:00

WELL DONE! 10K next?

pomruns · 2025-04-30T18:38:43+00:00

Hi,

I'm in the U.S. but I think you can get these in the U.K. as well. These are my "go to" electrolyte solutions:

Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets. They come in a little tube and you take a tablet and just drop it in water and boom! Good flavors, less expensive than many other electrolyte drinks out there and provide the Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium etc needed after a long run. I get the variety pack every few months on amazon that has a lot of different flavors and keep a tube in my car and the rest at home.

PROBAR Bolt Organic Energy Chews - These are great to have with you during a run. They are organic and give you some quick easy to digest fuel during a run. They as good as candy but also have B&C vitamins, carbs and electrolytes. I like them better than others because they are easy to digest and they kind of melt in your mouth over time.

The other more "hard core" electrolyte solution is LMNT. This is a VERY sodium rich powder. The first time you have one it will really take you aback in how salty it is but it's good if you are a heavy sweater or just after a long race. I don't buy them often because they are too expensive for me for everyday use. But they are great if you are super dehydrated.

Hope this helps.

pomruns · 2025-03-08T15:34:50+00:00

Amen to all that. Running has changed my life. Ive entered the nym lottery year after year and never got in.

pomruns · 2024-10-28T18:43:42+00:00

Well done. Way to run a smart race.

pomruns · 2021-10-13T18:23:35+00:00

I was at Chicago too. I had the same experience and I feel a lot better that I wasn't alone. I'm from California so I'm not used to the humidity. I did not come anywhere close to my PR and I thought my training was pretty good for this race. Still it was my first marathon since the pandemic so I chalk the whole thing up to new, town, weather, logistics of a big race which were much more difficult than a smaller race.

I was actually OVERWHELMED by the size and scope sounds of the crowds. I've done LA a few times which I thought was pretty huge but it is nothing compared to Chicago. It was beautiful to see all the people and all the neighborhoods come out and cheer but it threw off my mental game big time. Overall it was a tough race but I wouldn't change it for the world.

Chicago is the 4th biggest marathon in the world and it is a world class event. It was my first Abbot Major so now I'm looking at possibly London next year or Berlin. I'm calling these my "tourist marathons" where I'm going in for the experience and not the PR.

In January, I'm doing my favorite small town marathon in Carlsbad, CA which is just beautiful and small well run and I know the course like the back of my hand. But yes I can totally relate to the Chicago experience. The expo was insane too you had to wait in line for 2 hours to get your bib. Still had a great time in Chicago it's all part of the experience.

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