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    • DmartD
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      I would aim for around 40-60g carbs/hour for low intensity efforts. And always drink electrolytes if possible, even when you don’t think you are thirsty.

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      • goosehdG
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        @Nik Two events coming up and I'm hoping to make one of them. One in September and the other in October (Toronto Half Marathon). The one in September if I'm feeling confident in myself, which was the reason for the trial this weekend.

        Can any of you guys recommend foods/gels/supplements that you stand behind and have had good luck with? I'm more than a little overwhelmed looking at all of the different offerings.

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        • NikN
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          Cool let us know what event you end up going for and keep us updated.
          As for fuelling I’m not picky and will eat just about anything. The main thing is to try it out and use it in training. Maybe get a few types that look good and eat it in the first five to ten minutes of any session, to get a sense of how it is to eat while running. I’ve tried SIS, Maurten, Gu, Clif Bloks, and the most recent is these refillable High 5 flasks. Gu is probably my favourite in terms of tastes.

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          • DmartD
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            I personally use precision fuel and hydration, Maurten and Veloforte (bars for bike rides). Can definitely recommend all of them.

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            • mumonkey72M
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              Been meaning to post these, finished the San Fransisco Marathon last Sunday, had a great time. Note the 2:00 hour timer on the top of one of the pics is for the half marathon race that finished at the same time. I in fact am not the new world record holder.

              Wish I didn't use this username but its too late now. - Joe

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              • NikN
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                Great photos looks like a fun race

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                • jerkulesJ
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                  Rolled my ankle pretty badly yesterday whilst on an easy run. There’s some bruising and swelling along the outer/upper foot, and I’m having difficulty walking. I suspect a sprain or maybe even a metatarsal fracture. Really pissed off with myself.

                  I’ll see how it heals over the coming days before making a call on whether to get an X-ray. I’m reluctant cause A&E wait times at my local are currently ridiculous (>18 hours), and I’ve read that even for a metatarsal fracture they’ll only suggest a support band/sock, which I’m already using.

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                  • DmartD
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                    Sorry to hear, injuries suck… hope for a speedy recovery!

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                    • NikN
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                      Shit @jerkules that's brutal. The x-ray might be worth it in the long term though.

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                      • goosehdG
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                        Sorry to hear and hope the recovery is quick! Hope you’re icing, keeping it elevated, and taking anti inflammatories.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • jerkulesJ
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                          Thanks for the concern guys. I’m feeling a bit better about it now, still weighing up whether to get the X-ray. @Nik i know it’d be sensible but I just do not want the hassle right now - with the kids being off for summer and having to juggle work… it’s giving me stress just thinking about it!! Will reassess if the pain /swelling doesn’t subside.

                          @goosehd trying to do all those things, but my toddler simply does not give a f*ck 😆

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                          • mumonkey72M
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                            Ugh running injuries are the worst. Good luck @jerkules , can't rush these things. Summer break is almost done and you can send them back! (Coming from a teacher who is dreading my summer break ending)

                            Wish I didn't use this username but its too late now. - Joe

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                            • jerkulesJ
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                              Thanks @mumonkey72 , and you’re right they suck (running injuries, not kids… 😇)

                              Went for the x-ray, turns out I’ve fractured the 5th metatarsal. Kinda surprised cause it’s not all that painful, unless I’m walking/bending the foot. got some shady orthotics boot to wear for the foreseeable, but should be able to do the usual stuff. Only downside is that my usual exercise (running and HIIT) is now out of the question.

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                              • DmartD
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                                oh no. Hope you will recover fast.

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                                • NikN
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                                  Great work @jerkules now you can recover the right way, without the x ray you might have worsened the injury. I wonder if cycling indoors would be a way to keep the fitness going?

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                                  • todyT
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                                    @jerkules wishing you a speedy recovery!

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                                    • DmartD
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                                      @Nik it actually helped me with an ankle sprain to get some blood circulating. However, I had no fracture and besides clipping in, which was a bit painful, I felt zero pain on the trainer.

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                                      • goosehdG
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                                        @jerkules hoping for a speedy recovery!

                                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                                        • jerkulesJ
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                                          Thanks guys it’s already feeling better 😊

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                                          • jerkulesJ
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                                            Today I attempted a tentative first run since my metatarsal fracture. My doctor said I should wait at least 6 weeks before attempting any runs. Today was 6 weeks and 1 day, so I think that counts as “at least”.

                                            I planned a very slow 6km jog, made of two laps of a 3km circuit. That way, if it started to hurt, I could bail and wouldn’t be too far from home.

                                            To be out running felt, quite frankly, glorious. I’ve been running off and on for the last 15 years, and while I’m not naturally fast and by nature a very lazy man, I never realised just how much I relied on my regular runs to reset mentally. I’ve been trying other methods of exercise, but nothing has been able to lift the cloud these last 6 weeks. I suspect I’ve become a grouch for my family. I hope that I can ease back into running with regularity. Will have to go easy as I’ve been warned that these fractures have a tendency to recur, but to be honest I’ve never been one to push myself too hard anyway… ✌️

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