tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post6494761635360211950..comments2024-03-27T20:31:44.878-05:00Comments on Steve in a Speedo?! Gross!: Advice for the "Loony Challenge" Race WeekendSteve Stenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-35499075469016512882014-09-18T19:01:07.323-05:002014-09-18T19:01:07.323-05:00I'm nowhere near your speed, but looking forwa...I'm nowhere near your speed, but looking forward to first Loony. Sort of planning this way: 1) go for PR in 10k. 2) Assume 5k will be so crowded it'll be slower pace. 3) I'm used to running consecutive days, so hope to have enough adrenaline to carry thru 10-mile for overall time goal. We'll see.LastMileStrongnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-6852363713607764402014-09-18T12:34:52.404-05:002014-09-18T12:34:52.404-05:00Thanks Emily! I didn't put it in this post, b...Thanks Emily! I didn't put it in this post, but Thomas mentioned an ice bath to me. (Or maybe an Epson Salts bath). I'll see you at the 10 Mile - we'll be sticking around to cheer on my wife and my sister-in-law at the marathon as part of the ULTRA Looney Challenge!Steve Stenzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11419298404210612118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-1132288022122261452014-09-18T08:24:59.684-05:002014-09-18T08:24:59.684-05:00I realize my racing speed isn't in the same ca...I realize my racing speed isn't in the same category as you, or the people you asked, but I do have a lot of experience running multiple races in one weekend. I did the Loony Challenge last year plus I've done Ragnar 7 times... A couple of additional things to consider: You need to determine your goal. Is it to win the Challenge? Is it to PR in one or more races? I don't know anyone who would PR in all three unless they are very new to running and have terrible PRs to start with. Second, in addition to moving and stretching between races I really recommend having a good quality snack. If the race isn't going to provide what you need for recovery, then bring it. I know you're an "eat whatever" kind of guy, so you should be good. But are you sure of what you can eat in that hour interval? Something that won't be upsetting? Last, take advantage of all recovery tools on Saturday afternoon and evening. Don't go for a bike ride, walk home pushing a stroller, etc. IF you want to do well at the 10 miler, you have to do a mini taper cram session. Ice bath, good nutrition, legs up. HAVE FUN! I really had a blast and enjoyed the 10 miler much more than I thought. You have almost 24 hours to recover, which isn't terrible. I'm just doing the Summit Challenge this year for some variety, so maybe I'll see you at the 10 miler (if you're not already home and showered by the time I finish...).Emily Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216838156937685736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29677084.post-69813354638174987412014-09-18T07:15:39.561-05:002014-09-18T07:15:39.561-05:00I said "alas". LOLI said "alas". LOLJumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.com