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20220404 - 2 Weeks before Boston 2022

 So, in taper for Boston.  Last week was a bit off with the throwing up situation after the long run.  Missed one day, which cost me 7 miles of distance.  Long run on Sunday was slow the last 2 miles.  Not as much energy given having to run 4 days in a row due to the first 2 days of the week being off for recovery.  

Switched gels away from Precision Hydration due to the over use during the 20 miler.  Switched back to Spring and Huma.  Still a bit off on the long run.  Believe it wasn't due to the gels though.  Focused on a gel every 3 miles and water every mile.

Weight hovering around 139.  Low was 136.5 this weekend.  Will see if we can keep it under 140 leading into the race.

Locked in on the following:

  • Path Projects Shorts
  • Tracksmith Singlet (BQ or Chi)
  • Injinji mid-weight socks
  • 5 Springs and 5 Humas
  • Garmin 945
  • Julbo sunglasses
  • Arm Warmers (Zensah)
  • Gloves - Merino
  • Vaporfly Next % 2
  • Naked Running Belt - 6
  • 8 oz flask (will rely on more water at the stations) - upgrade if hotter to 10 oz or flask

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