tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036242494698359445.post8798498897577907987..comments2009-06-23T09:43:45.738+01:00Comments on Parish Walk 2009: The Last PostAdam Killiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01401799900345444897noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036242494698359445.post-32537607006182837492009-06-23T09:43:45.738+01:002009-06-23T09:43:45.738+01:00I'm sorry to hear that you didn't quite ma...I'm sorry to hear that you didn't quite make it. When I was just starting the sloc I was wondering how you were getting on and where you were. I knew you were probably miles ahead of me!<br /><br />I too, often feel sick after drinking Lucazade - it's very sweet and sickly and sits funny on my stomach and then gives me stomach cramps. <br /><br />I stuck to water for the 1st 25 miles and then I had a medicine designed to replenish salt and sugar - I think it's called dyralite (it's blackcurrant flavour) it tastes nasty but really gives you a boost and whats more, it keeps you going. Out of the entire walk, I only had about 4 of these medicens spread out through the whole course. It's important not to have to many or it could make you ill.<br /><br />After 25 miles I started drinking Lucazade but I diluted it with water to make sure I was still getting water inside of me. It still tasted nice and it still gave me the energy I needed but it didn't make me ill.<br /><br />On the last 20 miles when I was absolutely shattered, I started drinking diluted coke. This too helped me so much. However, make sure the coke is flat and diluted with water otherwise you will be feeling ill from all the fizz. I only used this when I really needed a lift because I didn't want to risk it otherwise.<br /><br />I also used a tablet called nuun. You disolve the tablet in 500 ml of water and it rehydrates you. I got it from a sports shop in Liverpool after hearing some good reviews of it. It tastes very refreshing and easy to drink - even whilst doing the Parish. The website for the product is www.nuun.com incase your interested.<br /><br />As for food, mash potatoe and cheese worked for me. I got this tip from Bethany who did 2 laps last year and it obviously worked for her. (God knows how she did that, I couldn't walk another step after I finished.)<br /><br />I also eat fruit, especially oranges, blueberries, strawberries and bannanas. The fruit gave me the sugar without the sickly taste. It was also very refreshing and believe it or not enjoyable to eat. (But I did have the odd chocolate bar too.)<br /><br />This definately worked for me, however, my feet were in bits, I've tried everything when it comes to blisters and this is always my downfall. I thought the KY jelly might have done the trick, but not over that distance! If you have any ideas, please let me know.Julia Furnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940698326224918162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4036242494698359445.post-67811057404527387532009-06-22T11:36:36.024+01:002009-06-22T11:36:36.024+01:00Sorry to learn U had to pull out. My strategy wor...Sorry to learn U had to pull out. My strategy worked and I crossed the line as a joint 181 with Paul at 23.37.11 hours. 187 people finished the race within the Official time. My fist attempt at this race on this lovely Island where the Parish Walk is a massive event and the community as a whole are involved. It was an honour to participate and I met so many nice people (walkers and supporters) along the way. As you are walking from Maughold to Lonan in total darkness, the odd walker behind or upfront for company, it is time "for mind over matter" on this hard section of the walk. Around 3.15am light began to appear on a still morning and with the dawn chorus soon rising to full volume, it was the tonic I needed to finish the race. I was 7 minutes longer than my target time. I hope to return for the "End to End" walk in September to improve on my time last year.<br /><br />Best wishes. Fraser.Fraser Mackayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554643439067026965noreply@blogger.com