Another 40K Run

Yesterday, we did our tough training. We ran our second 40KM run, it is the same route as my previous post My First Unofficial Marathon. But this time we apply the lessons we learned from our first 40K.

The Runkin Man Lessons Learned

• Bring an eyeglass cleaner. The dusts and sweat combines blurs the eyeglasses.
• Go to Vic West via the Johnson St. bridge, come back via Bay St. In early morning there is no traffic on Johnson St. bridge but at midday sometimes the bridge is lifted up for ship to pass.

Pedestrians, cyclist and vehicles waiting for the Johnson St bridge to go down.

• Bring a frozen water in the Van, so we can have a cold water after our run.
• Bring sandwiches instead of cookies. Sandwiches are healthier option.
• Bring more gels. Take a gel every 1-hour to replenish energy.
• Take boosts(high calories meal replacement) at the start of the run.

My Lessons Learned

• Put a lip gloss with SPF to avoid lip sunburn.
• Don't forget to put sunblock on the hands and palms.
• Bring powder gatorade to refill our hydration bottles. 

We had improved our performance on this run compare to the previous run. But just like the first 40K, we were both knackered within the next 48 hours and just wanting to eat and sleep. I was able to have about 1.5 hours swimming today though, but I only practiced my kicks. But after my swimming, I just sleep the entire afternoon. 

Our next long run will be 50KM. We plan to do two 50KMs and then two-weeks taper for the Great Lake Walk Ultra-marathon. I'm really looking forward to it.

The Runkin