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Marathon Running: 3 Lists of 3 Part 7

2 days until I am running in the ING New York City Marathon.

Types of Training Runs

1. Speed/Intervals

2. Tempo

3. Long runs

I have prepared for this marathon using the [amazon-product text=”Run Less Run Faster” type=”text”]159486649X[/amazon-product] program. (Amazon Affiliate Link) I set a new marathon PR in May using a different training plan based on running 5 days a week. I think I am physically and mentally ready to PR again on Sunday. We will see.

Favorite Long Run Recovery Food and Fluids

1. Chocolate milk

Chocolate Milk on Ice!

2. Banana

3. Salty corn chips

I used to get McDonalds after finishing a marathon – quarter pounder, super size fries, and a strawberry shake. Now I try to find a little bit healthier alternatives to satiate my protein and salt cravings.

Things the Marathon Training Books and Glamour Running Magazines Fail to Mention

Long runs are tough on the body. I just never know what is going to rub the wrong way. Pace, temperature, humidity, and attire all complicate the forces of friction.

1. Nipple chaffing

2. Scrotum chaffing

I ward off most of my chaffing problems with a couple of well adhered bandaids and a miracle product called [amazon-product text=”Body Glide” type=”text”]B005L8YVRO[/amazon-product]. (Amazon Affiliate Link)

3. Peristalsis in the digestive tract

If you are squeamish about restrooms in city parks, using the bathroom at the gas station without buying anything, or retreating into the woods with a handful of leaves then marathon running might not be for you. Too much information?

By Greg Friese

Greg Friese, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is an author, educator, paramedic, and marathon runner.

Greg was the co-host of the award winning EMSEduCast podcast, the only podcast by and for EMS educators. Greg has written for EMS1.com, JEMS.com, Wilderness Medical Associates, JEMS Magazine, EMSWorld.com and EMS World Magazine, and the NAEMSE Educator Newsletter.