100km Training Update - Trail Running Thailand

The Goal

Run The North Face 100km Thailand in February 2020.

Completely soaked in sweat, I got up at 0230 trying to avoid the heat that comes with daybreak, no chance.

This is good training I’m thinking. A chance to see if my gear is up to the task!

Will I get blisters, will my vest be rubbing and how will my body hold up in the humidity.

Well 6mins short, arrived home quicker than expected.

By the end of the day I downed at least 5 liters of water and a couple of sports drinks.

But overall felt really good. As planned I stretched for almost an hour after.

Focusing on my hamstrings and calves.

I’m very happy that pulled through with zero discomfort.

Today was the first day I had my thought that I might actually be able to complete the 100kms I’m training for.

To be honest up until today I was thinking that I had bitten off more than I could chew.

And on the day of race I would just have to chew really hard!

I really need to be hydrated well before the day of the race
Taking real snacks to eat was a great idea. Instead of just energy gels
1. I got a real lift after downing a couple of bananas
Might be a good idea to bring spare socks.
1. Undecided on that right now!
No need to go into details but I need to understand what foods to eat prior to any long run.
1. Homework, find or create a list of non fibrous foods
I might just complete this goal.

Keep training and keep learning. One step at a time.

PS, I found this video very interesting.

It’s not about running, but I think the lessons could be applied to any discipline including running.