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What do you eat during
such a long run?
A balance of carbs, proteins,
and non-saturated trans fats. The key is something that's fairly easy
to digest and tastes decent, although I’ll say it up front, some of
it may not be the most healthy but when you have a well stoked fire,
most anything will burn. At a base level it's all fuel for the fire.
Is anyone running with
you?
This year [2007] my friend Sean Luitjens
is running with me. He was my running-mate for the H2H run in
2004. In past years I've had company on the way out as well as
the way back. Usually my wife Mary runs the race back with me. She has
done close to a dozen marathons herself.
What advice would you give
to other runners?
If you don't currently partake
in regular exercise, make sure you see your doctor before you just head
out there and start running. Make sure you have good running shoes and
by “good” I don't necessarily mean expensive. Go to a running store
that has knowledge staff (Runner's Alley in Manchester or Portsmouth,
NH or Marathon Sports stores in the Boston area.) who can properly fit
your foot and get a shoe that's right for your running style and amount
and type of running you are or plan on doing.
Most of all have FUN and
mix it up. Run with people; it's a great motivator. A good way to do
that is hooking up with a local running group; most all of them have
a wide range of runners so you’re bound to find people at your level.
Run on trails once in awhile. It's less pounding on the legs and more
scenic.
See you out there on the trails or roads!
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