Answer: Little by little, bit by bit.It's final. I will be running my first (maybe only) ultra marathon in this year's Bataan Death March 102.
People ask me why and I wish I had a deeper reason for wanting to run an ultra. I want to do it because it's there -- a new running challenge waiting to be conquered.
102 kilometers from Mariveles, Bataan to the old train station in San Fernando, Pampanga in 18 hours or less.
An ultra is unknown territory for the marathon foodie. 42K is already long. The BDM is twice that distance and then some 18K more. So how am I preparing for this race?
Mileage is a given, but one needs a race plan you can commit to on race day. Pretty much like preparing a trial brief at the beginning of the litigation process.
I made a guide and it looks good on paper. Eugene will be my one-man support crew. I hope it all comes together on race day. Wish me luck?
Time/ Race Pace Plan
12:00-1:00AM KM1 to KM6
1:00-2:00AM KM7 to KM12
2:00-3:00AM KM13 to KM18
Note: Road forks at KM 14, support vehicle to wait at KM 14 marker.
Runners turn rigt upon reaching KM 14.
3:00-4:00AM KM19 to KM24
Note: Road forks at KM 23, support vehicle to wait at KM 23 marker.
Runners turn rigt upon reaching KM 23.
4:00-5:00AM KM25 to KM30
5:00-6:00AM KM31 to KM36
Note: Road forks at KM 32, support vehicle to wait at KM 32 marker.
Runners turn rigt upon reaching KM 32.
Note: Breakfast 10 mins. (Wheat pandesal, Adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana)
6:00-7:00AM KM37 to KM42
7:00-8:00AM KM43 to KM48
8:00-9:00AM KM49 to KM54
9:00-10:00AM KM55 to KM60
Note: Snack Break 10 mins. (Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana)
10:00-11:00AM KM61 to KM66
11:00-12:00PM KM67 to KM72
Note: Lunch Break 10 mins. (Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana)
12:00-1:00PM KM73 to KM78
1:00-2:00PM KM79 to KM84
2:00-3:00PM KM85 to KM90
Note: Snack Break 10 mins. (Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana)
3:00-4:00PM KM91 to KM96
4:00-5:00PM KM97 to KM102
Nutrition/ Hydration Plan
9:00PM Jollibee Meal (Rice and Chicken)
1:00AM Trail Mix, Water, 100 Plus
2:00AM Trail Mix, water, 100 Plus
3:00AM Trail Mix, water, 100 Plus
4:00AM GU, water, 100 Plus
5:00AM GU, water, 100 Plus
6:00AM Wheat pandesal, Adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana
7:00AM Trail Mix, Water, 100 Plus
8:00AM Trail Mix, Water, 100 Plus
9:00AM GU, water, 100 Plus
10:00AM Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana
11:00AM GU, water, 100 Plus
12:00PM Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana
1:00PM GU, water, 100 Plus
2:00PM GU, water, 100 Plus
3:00PM Wheat pandesal, adobo flakes or adobo pinauga, banana
4:00PM GU, water, 100 Plus
Grocery Needs:
-Wet Tissue
-10 bottles 100 Plus
-10 bottles Cobra Energy Drink
-Water (2 bottles 5 liters each)
Pharmaceutical Needs:
-Terramycin
-Betadine
-Leukoplast Tape (for blister)
-Micropore Tape
-Gauze Pads.
-Cotton balls
-Ponstan SF (5caps.)
-Loperamide (5caps.)
-Benadryl Antihistamine No Drowse (2 Tabs.)
-Body Glide
Race Day Clothes:
-shorts (2)
-orange singlet (for 12AM to 6:00AM)
-longsleeve dri fit golf shirt (for 6:00AM to Finish)
-Sugbutri shirt (for photo op.)
-extra sports bra
-halo
-cap
-scarf
-shades
-3 pairs socks
-belt bag
-2 pairs of shoes
Other items:
-2 GF 305 (ombined batt life 20 hours)
-1 TMX Ironman watch
-flashlight and extra batteries
-two (2) sprayers, one for water, one for eficascent oil
-eficascent oil (big)
-hand towels
-big towels
-styrofoam/ice chest
-water, additional 5 gallon to be carried in vehicle
-paper towels - to dry feet and stop eficascent from dripping onto -shoes/socks
-hydrite - three (3) tablets per five liter bottle
-big cardboard - to hide behind when you want to pee
Music:
-Bach
-Mozart
-Bethoven
-Vivaldi
-Mahler
It will keep me on a 9:00 MPK pace. Plus they help conjure images of running water, rain and the sea while running on a really hot day.
23 comments:
Hi, good luck on your upcoming ultra marathon. To someone who's into 5K's only, like me, that is overwhelming. But then I know you can do it and you will finish it. :-)
Nice ng Four Seasons ni Vivaldi and Bach's Pachelbel's Canon in D major.
Anyway, good luck again.
wow! you're really pushing yourself to the edge! you can do it haids! and finish it! Good luck!!!
-dale-
grabe, upgrade to next level na gud ka atty., ultra mn daun after finishing 2 marathons(kung wa ko masaup),hope everything will go as planned, God Bless.
that's a very challenging run. good luck! are you joining the TNF Trail Run at Nuvali too?
Thanks Crestina!
I like Spring and Autumn in Four Seasons, also the Brandenburg Concerto is great for running. Pachelbel's Canon in D minor is not just great for wedding marches but for running as well.
=)
Hello Dale! Hello Vard!
Yup. It's the edge of reason. Heat training starts this weekend. Will write what it feels like. =)
Thanks for the well wishes!
Hello Goldie!
I'd love to run Nuvali pero magastos to run out of ton every month. Although I'm thinking of volunteering in TBR's marathon project for virgin marathoners.
=)
Hi Haids. I don't want to dampen your spirit but isn't this too much too soon? God bless on the training though.
Hi! Is the great lapu lapu run already confirmed? and will there be a half marathon?
Hello Marathon Foodie!
Good luck sa BDM102 2010 edition!
See you on the road!
Ray
Hello Anon!
The Great LL Run will push through. Raffy Uytiepo will be the race director this year. I hope they come up with a new and better route. Not sure yet about the distance.
=)
Hey Ray! Kumusta? Salamat for the well wishes. =)
Hello VTA,
I really don't know if it's too soon. It probably is. But you'll never know unless you try. Last year only two women finished. There were some very experienced runners last year who DNF'ed.
I'm really just hoping for the best and plan to stick to the plan.
After scouring through all the BDM tales from last year -- there were two common mistakes -- they were not prepared for the heat and they did not stick to their race pace plan. I will hopefully try to learn from their collective experiences.
=)
good luck, Atty!
Ummm...include Dolo-Neurobion into your post-ultramarathon medications. It's actually Paracetamol with Vitamin B1, B6 and B12. Take 1 tablet in the morning and evening. It really worked for me after my half mary!
I just recently told by my Lola that one of her cousins died defending Corregidor before it fell to the hand of the Japs. So you have another reason to run! We will be praying for you and your success to this next adventure you will have!
Again, good luck and God bless!
Cheers,
Ling
Salamat kaayo Dr. Ling for the expert advice. =)
Kulba sya gamay. I will definitely need your prayers.
Best regards,
Haide
hi foodie,
how much is the fee for this ultra marathon?
just stick on to your game plan and youll finish it gyud....
let us (sugbu tri peeps)sa imo training sked...maybe we can train with your on some days...
GOOD LUCK!
trilocos6
good luck marathon foodie! no matter what happens, cross that finish line! =)
charles
whoa! haids! hats off to you for doing this. with your determination and love of running , i know you can do this! i'm rooting for you!
you go, woman! and show the guys that we (you na lang the representative ha?) can do it too!
Thank you Charles!
Salamat Abby! Incidentally, March is also women's month. =)
the key is to move forward EVEN when resting and eating! remember that for every minute you stop, you will have to double that up to make for lost time.
i will see you on the road.
walk!
and while we are at it, why will you run this ultra you've been asked? read up on my latest post.
"...I will be running my first (maybe only) ultra marathon in this year's Bataan Death March 102."-you are going to eat your words when sanity creeps back your head my dear, believe me.doing an ultra just gets way better as you do it more often. ; )
adobong elepante, that's the secret.
jonel
OMG! OMG! 102 Km? Wow! That's super! I wish you lots of luck this March Ms Häyds. I know you can get to the finish line in no time (i say this because i know you are well-prepared for this one) and i can see that it's going to be one of your biggest race achievement ever! Or maybe it should be at least one of the top 5 eeheheheh. No pressure intended, just saying congratulations in advance =)
I know this is a bit cheesy but this blog also inspired me to join my first marathon hopefully this coming April. I will soon be a part of Aegis Black Panthers and i can't wait. I'm really excited. I'm such a big fan of your blog and to be honest, i'm not much of a reader type but i frequently visit you blog to read your full entries. Like running, it's addicting - simple yet very well-written and informative. Very cool.
Oh by the way, you and vilma Andales are my most fave local news anchors that i really enjoy watching. Keep it up and thank you for the inspiration.
PS: You know, you just make me want to get out there more often and just GO for it. - markin gomez
Listening to Mahler, especially the 2nd Symphony, while doing the last stretches of the 102km might feel like nasa ulap ka:)
Good luck!
wow. i've tried a 50k ultra last year, and that was pretty difficult... i could imagine that this would be twice as hard. may i suggest the ff...
1. bring more hydration 'coz you'll probably be needing more. (easy lang ito 'coz your support vehicle can buy stuff along the way naman)
2. salt caps/stick every 1-2 hours
3. compression tights or muscle tape for post recovery
4. try a faster pace (maybe 7-8kph?) during the first few hours while it's still cold. it wont be very taxing and at the same time it'll give you ample time for stops, breaks, and snacks/lunch during the later part of the day.
well yung lang naman... stay hydrated, and you'll be ok. good luck on your run haide. :)
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