On Tuesday, after our hill repeats, the “team” took over Pedro’s restaurant for a pep talk on the “long run.”
My attendance was more for bonding with my teammates than anything else.
It was round table discussion, lead by one of the coaches. Topics such as laying out your clothing the night before, knowing the climate where you are running, what to (and not to) eat the night before, and the morning of, and what to bring on the run. Also mentioned, was skin protection from chaffing, blisters, elimination issues/planning, and post run measures to aid in recovery.
The experience runners shared what worked for them, as well as what didn’t. It was evident that everyone was different. For example, a glass of wine helps one runner relax the night before, but causes dehydration for another. Similarly polarized was the use of coffee or dairy products on the morning of the long run. One person’s routine was another person’s taboo.
The talk was entertaining, the food was good, and the company was great.
In one of your last posts, is that the cup Carlos and I made for you a billion years ago or just one that looks like the cups we painted for Christmas gifts? I don’t remember painting “Jules” on it.
Yes, Sis, the pansies and cow print cup is *the* cup that you made for me. It’s my cereal and soup bowl. It’s much too big for coffee. I get compliments on it daily.
“One person’s routine was another person’s taboo.” – that is part of the mystery of running I suppose.