All roads do lead to Rome eventually even if it's via Maroon Bells in Aspen. I hope the weather in Rome is as clear as it was this day in Aspen. Today's forecast for Rome was the high of 50 and the low of 33. That's fine with me as long as it doesn't rain.The Rome Marathon website has been updated so do check it out. Also don't worry if your name isn't confirmed on the site. As long as you have all your documentation with you to pick up your race packet at the expo you will be fine. The marathon is only two weeks from today so I KNOW everyone is tapering and have completed their long training sessions.
My sister and I did our session on Saturday but our pace was off and we both were fatigued. Was it overtraining? No...more like lack of sleep. A big no-no in the training world.
The last critical piece of your marathon training is the most important and that is sleep. Without proper sleep your marathon experience could turn into a nightmare of a time through the streets of Rome. Couple that with jet lag plus daylight savings change the night before the marathon and it can really reek havoc with your body.
So what can you do to make sure your body is ready? Well..start tonight by getting to bed early. Sleep deprivation can definitely hamper your performance. Your body has been thru a tremendous stress while training so it requires enough quality sleep and proper nutrition needed to repair and rejuvenate the body.
Look at your pre-sleep behavior. Are you letting your body wind down or is it more like channel surfing to the wee hours? And by all means don't train or eat right before you go to bed. Allow at least three to four hours after eating and training before bedding down for the night. If not, the body is too busy digesting food and will interfere with your sleep pattern. You all know that scenario...a big dinner then promptly crashing in bed only to wake up the following morning groggy and feeling a little dull. Groggy and dull are not allowed at the start line in Rome so get to bed early and sleep your way to the finish line.
If anyone would like a "Rome Marathon 2006" bracelet please let me know. They are free and definitely unique. Our bracelets are sponsored by Self-size.com. which is a great site specializing in weight loss and nutritional counseling.
So get to bed and don't forget to check out my fitness tips at Self-size.com
Sweet dreams,
Angie of Trevi
2 comments:
Do you have any gels that walk? Any hives?
Yes, we did have gels on the walk. My sister and I think the hives happen at the higher mileage days. I got hives on our 18 mile day and she and I got hives on our 21 mile day. I feel it is the stress put on our bodies with the mileage. I have no idea what we will look like after the marathon. Not a pretty sight but who cares as long as we cross the finish line and get our medals.
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