tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925925396644006805.post8537983900719408109..comments2023-10-31T05:03:59.763-06:00Comments on Run With Jill: Can One OD on Vitamin C?Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925925396644006805.post-27392234759378076762009-09-25T09:17:25.830-06:002009-09-25T09:17:25.830-06:00I really like EmergenC, Walgreens has a good gener...I really like EmergenC, Walgreens has a good generic brand too. Check out this article http://saltlakerunning.blogspot.com/2009/02/we-all-know-that-dreaded-feeling-of.html I must warn you though - it is WAY potent, kind of kept my belly warm for about an hour. But this lady is a master nutritionist, really knows her stuff.<br /><br />As far as the legs not feeling up to par, I'm with Tim, I don't always feel so great until very close to race day. I think maybe it's just a result of all your hard work and it's catching up now. As you get into recovery and taper now, I bet those legs will freshen up for you.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965358574816248984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925925396644006805.post-66850680234671326802009-09-21T15:53:48.244-06:002009-09-21T15:53:48.244-06:00Every half hour? I would go with every hour...and ...Every half hour? I would go with every hour...and make sure to take it with a mineral supplement or a multivitamin with minerals, or Gatorade, or EmergenC. It needs minerals to absorb properly. When your body gets too much you'll get the runs, and not the PR kind! You'll also pee a lot, ahem. And what do you mean about "a little more interesting for me right now". JK. Now that I've covered every taboo subject, the answer is no, you can't really OD on Vit C cuz your body will excrete it.elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127336504429450857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925925396644006805.post-70127319087976946982009-09-20T22:23:34.426-06:002009-09-20T22:23:34.426-06:00Thanks, Tim, it's nice to know I'm not alo...Thanks, Tim, it's nice to know I'm not alone! Thanks, too, for not stating I'd run a 3:30 - ha! I don't fully think that people whom have never lined up on the marathon start line know exactly what we've done to get to the finish line, even those that are close to us and see what we do daily don't fully understand - there's way more to it than mere running. And there's only a few of us that understand.... :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8925925396644006805.post-37098110446053922842009-09-20T22:11:01.923-06:002009-09-20T22:11:01.923-06:00Before every marathon (or before any long race) I ...Before every marathon (or before any long race) I tend to feel bad. I'm certain that I've pulled hamstrings, injured feet and hips, am getting a cold or worse, maybe food poisoning. My legs lose most of their strength and I overdo something in the gym and I hurt my back. I forget to stretch and feel all tight. I'm suddenly overwhelmed at work leading to lack of sleep. Important running gear goes missing. Money woes arise. Nothing seems to feel right the week or two before the marathon. I used to really freak out over this. Now it's almost "normal" although it still makes me feel uneasy. It's going to be alright. You've trained well. Rest well now b/c you can't improve anything these two weeks. Do some positive mental imaging. Think about the pizza and beer after the race. :-)Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558813471766103419noreply@blogger.com