Rce Report: El Debate Medio Maraton

Whew! What a race!

I was a bit nervous going into this one because i am behind on my training compared to last year. Adrenaline and slava's gatorade along the way helped out a lot, though, and I managed a good time: 1:51 for about 22km. (last year was 1:50).

I felt good for the first 12 km, with some slowing from about 13km to 16km. A few guys passed me and I wasn't able to keep up. Too bad! Up to 12km, though, i was in a groove and nothing could stop me! At about 16km I ate my honey, which was something new. I didn't feel a burst of energy for about 2 km, but from about 17 or 18km on, I felt great again! I finally passed one guy who had been in my view for a while.

Sadly, someone new in my category came to the racethis year year, and she beat me, which bumped me to 3rd (last year i got 2nd). Shame! Oh well, I know that my performance was basically the same and I feel good. I got some money and a nice medal with the race and "3rd place" written on it (almost a trphy)...

Yesterday I ate an egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast, rice with lentils, olive oil and a slice of cheese for lunch, and some plain rice as a nighttime snack. I drank "honey water" 2 times and a liter of gatorade in the evening. This morning I ate pita bread with honey and a glass of honey water. During the race I consumed about 700ml of gatorade and about 2 tablespoons of honey, plus some water.

I know, i know. That's a lot of honey! Well, what can I say. I love it, it works, it's cheaper than gels, and i don't feel a crash after eating it. Plus it's got lots of nutrients!!

And now, on to el Medio Maraton Pacifico in december. I'm looking for a 1:40!!! Eeeee!