Vlog #13 Durianrider Runs 2:48 Marathon PR!

Marathon tips below. Here is the Strava data.

When I run and ride, I focus on keeping my cadence above 80-90rpm. This reduces peak muscular force, burns more fat, reduces fatigue and chances of injury.

I focus on good form even though I can see where my form can improve after watching this video.

I focus on an attitude of gratitude in my training and races. If you want to run your fastest, you have to think positive! Be a warrior NOT a worrier...

I consumed over 1000g of carbs on the saturday. The marathon was on the sunday. I drank over 5 litres of water on the saturday. I eat over 700g of carbs every day of the year regardless of my training. I find this helps me be productive in my day and makes it easy to eat healthy.

I woke up @ 5am. Shortly after rising, I drank 1 litre of water with 100g of organic sugar mixed in. I ate 2 large super soft persimmons. The race started at 7am.

I started the race with full glycogen levels yet still some carbs in my digestion to be used by the body. I pee'd about 4 times on saturday night. I always try and pee at night in a bottle and tip it on the garden. Night time urination is one of our secrets to high vitality and flat stomachs. The more hydrated you are, the better your digestion and well being.

In the race I ran by HR and had my watch give me km splits each km so I could slow down or speed up a bit.

I ran in Altra Olympus. They are heavy but the added cushioning is definitely a benefit for runners like me who don't run very much at all. I liked the zero drop heel as it allowed for a more natural foot strike.

My fav watch is garmin 310xt as it has a large face that is easy to read. If you use the small garmins, you lose time as you have to really focus on what it says as the screen is so small. Big screens = fitter bodies as you can go faster and not be distracted as much! ;)

During the race I took in around 200g of organic sugar mixed in 1 litre of water.

After the race I took in 1.5 litres of water and some fruits. Then got home and had a 2000calorie fruit smoothie. Dinner was banana smoothie followed by some vegan burritos.

EASY! :)