Mississauga Marathon Comments

Summary
• I definitely feel confident that I can run
sub 3:10 pace. What will be necessary is to
work on some of the race logistics so that I
don’t give up time unnecessarily. There is
no fear in trying to run that pace given my
recent training, lead up races and this race.

• Was thinking that I would easily settle
into the pace. For the next race I’ll be
more diligent about getting on pace right
away given current fitness levels. In Montreal
this wasn’t as much of an issue as there
were many more people around me to push
the pace in the early stages.

• After 31k my effort was really good.
Aside from getting fluids the pace was very
strong. Passed a lot of people in the last
10k. From a competitive standpoint this was
the best part of the race.

• No people pushing me in my pace as I had in
Montreal.

• Strong head winds for some sections of the
course. I found these sections tough to push
through without red-lining it.

• Need to better balance fluid intact. Stomach
was extremely unsettled for a good part of this
race.

• Drank fluids at more fluid stations but less
per station. Need to practice drinking out of
the cups. Previously I would carry a bottle
which I don’t like doing. Stopping at more
fluid stations meant losing a small number of
seconds more often and hence was less efficient.

• Felt strong and ready on the start line.

• I felt that my mental preparation for this
race was really good.

Highlights
• Getting competitive at 32k when most people
were fading.
• Getting to 40k and then knowing that I would
make Boston and have a solid PR.
• Knowing that I will continue to get stronger
and faster.

Gear
• RaceReady shorts with lots of pockets for
gels, no belt.
• Light weight top was fine even with the
cooler weather.
• Shoes: Mizuno Wave Elixir 4
Shoes were good. I wondered if couldn’t
have run in the Mizuno Wave Ronin 2 shoes
that I had used in Montreal and for the
Around the Bay 30k. Wave Elixir has more
support which was good for the longer distance
but feels less like a competition shoe.

Nutrition
• Instant Oatmeal for breakfast 2 hours
before race time
• 1 500ml bottle of SPR-3 1 hour before
race time.
• 1 gel 20 minutes before race time
• Post race recovery. 3 bottles of Ensure
to get my 90g of carbs in right away.
• Rice stir fry the night before which was
better for me that pasta which doesn’t always
digest well.

Rest
• Friday night was solid
• Saturday afternoon 2 hour nap
• Saturday night reasonable.