How I'm cutting 1 hour off my last marathon time

[@sequoiapatterson]

Impressive goals Arno. Good to see how much progress you have already made. I wish the best for your attempt at the qualifying time. I Will be interested in your post race analysis, and hear what training changes or gear you think might have made the most noticeable results for you.

[@RunArnoRun]

Thanks, I've worked hard these past 2 months and feel really good, the only thing is the weather changed this week and it's going to be really warm on Sunday. That will probably really affect my run.

[@billdrinkward11]

Good luck with your upcoming marathon. You mention cramping as a big concern. I struggled with that in my first several marathons but have managed to avoid it most of my marathons recently by taking 2 electrolyte chewable tabs every 30 minutes. Even as warm as Boston was this year, I avoided the legs cramping in tough conditions. Your strategies seem to be well chosen to take a big step forward in your pursuit of a BQ.

[@RunArnoRun]

Thanks. I've been trying to find out what the best way is to combine the electrolyte chewables with my Maurten gels. If I should just time it by race time or time it by when I take my gels. I've emailed Maurten and they are good with getting back with answers, but that might come in after the race.

[@billdrinkward11]

@@RunArnoRun I also use Maurten gels. I take the electrolyte tabs usually before the gels and ideally before an upcoming fluid station to wash it all down.

[@jortm4075]

hopefully not to much wind in the "polder"then :)

[@RunArnoRun]

no longer worried about wind, now worried about heat. 😂😂

[@jortm4075]

@@RunArnoRun yes indeed haha