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August 13

Run
  • 2h 42m 19s
  • 29.40 kms
  • 05m 31s /KM

Race rehearsal day for the marathon
Silly long run on a stupidly hot day! The heat index was closing on 95F when I came back. Time does not include a 2min porta potty stop and another 2m to refill the fuel belt.

First Lap: 1:19:50, avg hr: 157
Second Lap: 1:22:30, avg hr: 168
2770 cal

I tried to eliminate as many variables as possible to replicate race day as closely as possible. I had the race day breakfast 3h before going at 9am (an hour later than the actual race, but I wanted to get the hottest part of the day), was wearing race gear and would try my nutrition plan. Notes for race day: a gel every 25m will be all right, do NOT forget sunscreen and nipguards, the new NB 1063 will be used on race day (no foot pain worth mentionning or blisters whatsoever, great!) 

First lap was all right, there was still some shade on the course and the pace felt very good. Second lap, there was nowhere to hide anymore, just like on the race course. Champlain Blvd is cruel when its hot and sunny. Anybody who was there last year would agree. I decided to try to keep the pace steady and see how I would react to the heat. HR increased significantly, but I could hold the pace. It would have been impossible to complete the marathon at that pace though. The stomach started showing some signs of unhappiness at about 2:15 but nothing major. Glad I did the experiment, but would not repeat tomorrow.

I'm on my way to the pool so I can cool down a bit more. :)

August 12

Bike
  • 1h 56m 30s
  • 60.90 kms
  • 31.36 KM/hr

RPE 3-4 ride
Out & back: St-Nicolas / Ste-Croix
Gorgeous day!
1670 cal

August 11

Run
  • 37m
  • 7.00 kms
  • 05m 17s /KM

Mostly RPE 3 run w/ stride every 5m starting at 10m
Sluggish run, everything felt heavy.
600 cal

Sport
  • Kayaking
  • 40m

Had to try the new boat of the old man. He upgraded from a beginner one to something more intermediate/advanced... man, is that thing unstable!! Had the best core workout in a long time just trying to avoid the classic upside down position!

August 10

Run
  • 39m 04s
  • 7.30 kms
  • 05m 21s /KM

Mostly RPE 3 run with a few decent hills
600 cal

August 9

Day off B/R wise. I'd like to log my sport time but there is no mini putt or batting cage practice item dammit! ;)

August 8

Bike
  • 2h 50m 15s
  • 87.15 kms
  • 30.71 KM/hr

RPE 3 w/ some 4 long bike
2780 cal

Had to try the bike path in St-Henri... beautiful. Gorgeous sceneries, no big hills but LOTS of false flats.

Out: 1:27:30, avg hr:156
Back: 1:22:43, avg hr:160

The last 20k were probably too much but who cares!? The day was gorgeous.

August 7

Run
  • 32m 23s
  • 6.48 kms
  • 05m /KM

RPE 4 steady run
I went harder than planned... couldn't help it. Felt a bit stiff but good overall. The new shoes felt good, will have to test them on a longer run before deciding if I'll use them for the marathon.
560 cal

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