The marathon is four weeks away. In the three weeks since Stroh of Arabia suggested we run it, I've come pretty far. No matter what, it's impossible to be completely prepared with six weeks preparation. I ran 44.5 miles this week, including 19.5 yesterday, putting me right on the training plan. I felt bad at the end of the run, and stale at the beginning from a comparatively high mileage week, but the recovery went well, thanks to a few things. I hydrated and planned out my gels well. This makes a difference. Stretching helped, so too did Endurox, a ribeye steak and several Red Stripe that evening. But I think Vaam is the secret. I definitely recover quicker when I take the stuff. I have no idea why. Looking ahead, this week is key, the last serious training week before a two-week taper. I'll do 45 miles, including 20 on the weekend and hopefully a couple of runs home from work.
4.5 miles, 36:25
Training Widget
- Brian Morrissey
- The internal pigdog is what makes people not want to go on. It's the part of you that says, "It's cold out, I'll skip the run." Or, "Wow, 20 miles is plenty, not sure about another six." It's what makes us want to take the easy way out. This blog is about fighting the pigdog.
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Wondering where you get the VAAM? It looks like you can only get it from Japan and pay a lot for shipping...
The shipping and handling is a bit outrageous. I don't know what kind of beef the FDA has w the stuff. I got a big supply a couple years ago directly from Japan. I'm down to five packets.
ah-so.
from what I read the sweetner they use is not approved for US use. The Hornet Juice product apparently does use something that is approved in the US. I'm thinking about trying the VAAM, as last Thursday's criterium practice (read 1h of high intensity riding) killed me for 2 days.
whatever the sweetener is, it tastes bizarre, somewhat medicinal. i'm sure you've come across www.vaam-energy.com, which has the friendly greeting, "dear endurance seeker."
So do you you use it during the run or as recovery? My scientist colleagues here are skeptical, but I may try it...
Science? I'm not sure it's based on that. The Japanese woman who won the Olympic marathon in 2004 was hopped up on this stuff. Vaam is used 45 minutes prior to exercise. You want to give a window for it to work its magic.
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