5am start with Bruce, Mark, Scott and Mike Rail trail from Vernon out to 7-11 in Andover - first 11 miles in around 1:30. Then back to Bolton Notch and single track up and about Box Mountain and down to Risley Reservoir, then back over to the Notch. That was about 3:30 into the run and I was beginning to tire - decided to cut the extra single track bit in Valley Falls and head back and try to make the Strider committee meeting at 9:15. Bruce opted to join and we sauntered back - hit marathon distance in 3:52 which is 23 minutes better than my previous Nipmuck marathon PR of 4:15 (never attempted a road marathon, don't really feel the need to). Finished up in fine shape, then bolted off to Somers getting to the meeting about 20 minutes late.
Mountain Dew - Sport Drink of Choice
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Issues: Need to increase my carb intake a bit more (felt best in the 45 minutes after my Mtn Dew at 7-11, may need to make that the base of my drop bag strategy), also my salts might be a little light still. No aches and pains to note, but a bit of chafing evident when showering - definitely need to address that little issue. Don't want to run 50 miles with my crotch on fire...
Over 50 miles this week - yikes! - I better chill and not overdo it. Jackson wanted to go for a run this afternoon, but I think I'm run out for today, maybe we'll just go for a walk...