It is official. As of 11:55 am yesterday I am registered to run the MCM '11. This is exciting and scary at the same time. I will have 247 days as of today before the event to train and mentally prepare. This will be my first ever marathon. I am hoping to be able to complete it in around 4:30:00. That would be grand but I am really striving to just complete it.
I will have my wife and dog there and possibly my parents if they can come. This event is huge. So huge the registration usually closes in the first week. I am proud to be running for Hiddenwounds.org and am looking to recruit runners for this event. I love my marine corp and want to help all those who served and are still serving.
I have not been struggling at all with my Diabetes since I have gotten a pump. My sugars still drop when I run but not as extreme. If I run for longer than 30 minutes I will disconnect the pump. I typically take about 25 carbs before the run and 25-30 carbs every 30-45 minutes after I start. I have started a supplement to help my muscles recover. I am taking Elite Recoup by Dymatize. The blue raspberry is very tasty and I am starting to see a difference.
I worked out with Dan from Hiddenwounds.org this past Sunday. He kicked my butt as well as his own but I nearly blew chunks after the run. We did sprints for about 50 yds with 8 reps. The first 5 were great after 6 I was getting dizzy and after 8 started coughing and dry heaving. My hamstrings were sore the next day but it is all worth it if I can improve.
I will be running another 10K event this Saturday and hope to finish in under an hour. Wish me luck.
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