I think it's common to underestimate how the "little things" we do during training runs, when we pause our watch—be it refilling, getting a gel, or adjusting clothing—really adds to time during ultras when the race clock keeps running. I'm still impressed by your effort!
This is so true. I actually no longer stop my watch on training runs any more (including toilet breaks or stopping for five minutes to get a drink). If I need to do it on the training run, I’ll probably need to do it in a race!
Hey Craig and Sarah, thanks for reading. I should have been more clear on that aspect of my race. in fact, I only stopped for a tota of 8 minutes for the whole race, since like you I don't stop my watch and Garmin calculates non-moving time. The real issue was I didn't stop to fuel and should have, instead trying to stay on pace led me to neglecting my fueling. I was good all the way to 38, and then the constant fumbling with gels and a hand held led me to bad decisions...thanks for the comments!
I think it's common to underestimate how the "little things" we do during training runs, when we pause our watch—be it refilling, getting a gel, or adjusting clothing—really adds to time during ultras when the race clock keeps running. I'm still impressed by your effort!
This is so true. I actually no longer stop my watch on training runs any more (including toilet breaks or stopping for five minutes to get a drink). If I need to do it on the training run, I’ll probably need to do it in a race!
Hey Craig and Sarah, thanks for reading. I should have been more clear on that aspect of my race. in fact, I only stopped for a tota of 8 minutes for the whole race, since like you I don't stop my watch and Garmin calculates non-moving time. The real issue was I didn't stop to fuel and should have, instead trying to stay on pace led me to neglecting my fueling. I was good all the way to 38, and then the constant fumbling with gels and a hand held led me to bad decisions...thanks for the comments!
It can be as complicated as we’re willing to make it. Great job on the race!