I want to apologize to my frequent
readers. I took a break for focus my training for my first full
marathon. This was a big item to check off my “bucket” list and
had me a just a little Bat-Shit Crazy. I never ran a step before last
year and now I can call myself a marathoner. So, go Me!
My supplement use during my training
was focused to allow me to recover quickly. I ran the marathon on
Sunday, then worked 9+ hours on my feet on Monday. With out the
correct training and supplementation that was not going to be
happening.
Now I know you are sitting on the edge
of your seat waiting to hear about my supplement plan, so I guess I
will share it. While training I used several pre-workout drinks, and
found Pre-Surgefrom Athletic Edge to be the best for me. Its stimulants did not over
amp my heart and the Suntheanine greatly aided my mental focus allowing me to better control my stride
and strike.
During my longer runs, I would hydrate
with a combination of BCAA's, glutamine, carbs, and electrolytes. I
found that this combination gave me energy and protected muscle from
excessive damage. The product I used is Amino Vital's Endurance. I have used this consistently for many years and have always found
it to be the best hydration drink mix on the market.
Post long run is back to the basics:
protien, creatine, and a banana. About a half hour later, I would
take another serving of glutamine. For muscle recovery and to
maximize the post workout response from my body, this is the best
combo I have found.
On run day I added coconut water at 12
miles and post race. Drinking coconut water is the best way I have
found yet to rehydrate the body. The drink at 12 miles made me feel
like I had just started the race again. Well that may be an
exaggeration, come on I just ran 12 miles. I chose to add those for
the extra boost I knew they would give me. A word of advice: Don't
try something new on race day. If you have not used a supplement
before then you can do without that day!
As for my time? Well, my friends and
support group that day came up with the best response: FUCK YOU, I
ran 26.2 miles!
Later
VG
