Post Ponderings

The Marathon was a real experience. There were a few moments to savour. Here’s some of my thoughts on the run.

Banana
One of the things I learn from the race was that I finally learned how to eat and run. When I had picked up my banana at the banana station, I actually could run and eat at the same time. It was a first for me. ha ha ….

Deep Heat Rubs
I also realised that Deep Heat rubs were the way to go as it helps with the cramps and keep the muscles loose, but along the route I only used my left hand to apply the rub as I wanted to keep my right free to wipe the sweat off my face. Did not want to accidentally sting my eye if I had rub my face with it. Had to use the water to wash it off but what I could not understand about the Deep Heat rubs was people who actually were rubbing their legs like the cream was some sun-tan oil they practically had white legs after that. Don’t get it that they actually used so much !!!

Cap
I might just run with a cap the next time as the heat of the sub was really scorching how hot was it well I got a T-Shirt tan running in the heat. It was really bad !!


Gel
The body gel that I used really worked wonders I had no chaffing or abrasions. I even put some on my toes. I had applied it generously this round and I think the after the experience last year where I got abrasions on my body the money spent on the gel was well worth it.

Water Points
Wow the water points near the end were not so much water points but “paper mud points“ as at the later stages people really needed to hydrate and would stop and drink and throw the cups around and also they would pour water over their arms and head as it was hot. Soon the entire area was just a mess of soggy paper !!, Got my socks wet there as well with all the water people were splashing around.

Massages
I think it’s a good idea to have a massage at the end of your run or at least a day after. The Hotel where we stayed was fully book and I could only get a massage (paid for by my missus as a gift for completing the run) on the next day and I think it helps with the recovery.
So those were my thoughts on the run and at the end I guess my pride and joy was to get the finisher’s T-Shirt. YEAH !!!