So... 8 days until my next 100 mile race. This is my usual time frame before a race where I cut out all caffeine from my diet. I read somewhere that caffeine take about 5-7 days to get out of your system. There have been studies that have said caffeine can enhance sports performance. One thing that I do now before every 50 or 100 mile race is cut out caffeine out of my diet for at least 8 days before the event. This way, when I consume caffeine on race day it's more effective. Cutting out caffeine the week before an event also helps me get plenty of sleep the week before because with a lack of caffeine I fall asleep very easy.
Other than cutting out caffeine, today has been pretty normal. I got in my workout early in the afternoon. Today's workout was a lot of push-ups, leg lifts, and single leg squats. I also started doing a plank everyday. Today I was able to hold a plank for 4 minutes.
I haven't gotten a chance to run in the last 3 days, but I think that's good because I'm feeling more and more recovered from last weekends Cool Moon 100. I'm sure taking it easy and letting my body rest is a good thing.
On a very happy note, my new shoes showed up today at the running store that I work at. I'm going to take my New Balance 1690's out for a short run this weekend and see how much I like them. I really hope I really like these shoes and that these will be the shoes that get me through the Run de Vous 100 next weekend.
Until next time...
KEEP RUNNING!!!!
I hope you can get it out of your system quickly and easily (the caffeine) .. I have tried for 2 of my 3 marathons, but neither worked too well. I was just grumpy. haha. Also, what i have read is that it takes 10-14 days..(?)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a good test run!