tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693143358487780646.post4072532046858113819..comments2024-03-18T02:15:27.990-07:00Comments on I am a CancerMan: Training for a 100 MilerHoward Solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13995695677322551457noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693143358487780646.post-72038201672064261252011-06-10T06:44:22.046-07:002011-06-10T06:44:22.046-07:00Hey, I'm behind on my blog reading....but want...Hey, I'm behind on my blog reading....but wanted to add my encouragement. Since you've been doing long races and good quality training, I think you'll do well. <br /><br />(Hoping to do a 100-miler in the coming year...not this year as originally hoped; just gotta get my training and asthma in line....)gailajnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693143358487780646.post-22921877821293706372011-05-27T21:19:42.274-07:002011-05-27T21:19:42.274-07:00I'll be pullin' for both of you at Vermont...I'll be pullin' for both of you at Vermont.<br /><br />(And if worst comes to worst, I'll be pullin' one of ya at HH).GoldenTrailsDavehttp://goldentrails.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693143358487780646.post-82606555978563459602011-05-27T07:22:01.004-07:002011-05-27T07:22:01.004-07:00If it you makes you feel better, I've been doi...If it you makes you feel better, I've been doing a bit of reading and the conclusion I've come to is that while training is good, completing this event is going to come down to how well we do 3 things:<br />1 - Hydrate<br />2 - Consume Calories<br />3 - Replace Electrolytes<br />It's going to be a delicate balance between over and under consumption and I think this is what is going to be the make/break factor given our level of training and experience at this distance (or lack thereof).<br /><br />Finishing would be nice, under 24 hours - great, but my singular goal is to just enjoy the experience and have fun with my friends and family. If we accomplish that, then we'll all be winners at the end of the day.<br /><br />-TBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com