New runners nervously joined us today to train for the February 2014 Austin Marathon. Most of them have never done long distances before. No worries, the Round Rock Fit coaches will help each of them through the transformation over the next 26 weeks.
The goal one for the group today, jog and talk for three miles. (I like to listen and so I learned about the importance of having PSA tests with respect to early prostate cancer detection.)
Goal two, learn training, nutrition, and hydration techniques through short post-run seminars. Special bonus, sometimes we witness a Hot Air Balloon Launch in Round Rock, Texas. We will see a number of the launches during the early morning runs.
Afterwards, I changed into biking gear and switched locations for my training ride. I really want to work on staying hydrated and fueled. Another hot day. Long story short, no serious post cramping after the 38 mile ride. I feel good. It is great to see the other bikers executing their own plans. At a water stop one lady offered me a salt tablet. She was going 60 miles. My lesson learned, best not to eat a Chocolate PowerBar. While excellent tasting, it was a messy 3 or so miles while I was licking my fingers and the wrapper.
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