faro wrote:otherworld wrote:If the mileage isn't daunting enough, you have to eat all those Pot Noodles! Jesus!I'm with you on that, Richard! Hadn't counted quite how many Pot Noodles were in there...Good luck with your digestion, Al! [ Image ]
otherworld wrote:If the mileage isn't daunting enough, you have to eat all those Pot Noodles! Jesus!
killjoy32 wrote:and anyway, it wont be in my system that long, cos like 12 or so hrs later, the foodie contents will be getting the shit burned out of it
killjoy32 wrote:i am just sat here somewhat flummoxed atm, as all my great doesnt fit into my pack, so some readjusting is gonna be needed, along with losing some of the food too gonna have to sacrifice some gear as well.
killjoy32 wrote:well if you can suggest something else that has v.high carbs and v.high calories and you can just add boiling water to, to eat, then hey i am all ears and anyway, it wont be in my system that long, cos like 12 or so hrs later, the foodie contents will be getting the shit burned out of it remember its the size of the food too and the weight of it. pot noodles are pretty much the highest content per weight.as i say, i am all ears if you can think something up fast.i am just sat here somewhat flummoxed atm, as all my great doesnt fit into my pack, so some readjusting is gonna be needed, along with losing some of the food too
deimos3428 wrote:If you can, try to squeeze in room for something (very small) that's incredibly bad for you, but tastes good. It will help your mental fortitude, which you'll probably need when you are second-guessing yourself halfway through the adventure.
deimos3428 wrote:I'm betting this journey will test your mind as much as your body, and you have my respect, man. I know I couldn't do it.
faro wrote:Dunno... I might've suggested porrage oats to replace some of that (low glycemic index and all that jazz, too), but you Southerners might be expecting to make that up with milk and sugar. *g*killjoy32 wrote:and anyway, it wont be in my system that long, cos like 12 or so hrs later, the foodie contents will be getting the shit burned out of it killjoy32 wrote:i am just sat here somewhat flummoxed atm, as all my great doesnt fit into my pack, so some readjusting is gonna be needed, along with losing some of the food too gonna have to sacrifice some gear as well.Or get a very slightly bigger pack... if you're OK running with that current one?Did you list your gear, before? How many changes of clothes d'you have in there? (Arctic fleeces not required, I'm sure )
deimos3428 wrote:I don't know squat about diet/exercise, so feel free to ignore this advice. It looks very much like you're eating almost the same thing each day, and it all looks duly healthy. If you can, try to squeeze in room for something (very small) that's incredibly bad for you, but tastes good. It will help your mental fortitude, which you'll probably need when you are second-guessing yourself halfway through the adventure. I'm betting this journey will test your mind as much as your body, and you have my respect, man. I know I couldn't do it.
bbarsh wrote:Wow...Most I ever ran was 12 miles in the Army. I have been running since I was 13 (Almost 30 years ago) and I can tell you I have never attempted anything like that. What an awesome and inspiring event. Best of luck. In the desert, too. Crap, that is tough. I spent two months in the Sinai and running there was a killer. I think I'll lace up tonight and run a couple...just because you have inspired me.Regards, Bill
Azurah wrote:Good luck with the marathon, Al! Take it easy on those knees.
Prufrock wrote:Hey Alan,I know it is almost time for your trek through the desert. I wanted to say good luck to you. Been following you on myspace.Cannot wait to hear all about it.Martin
killjoy32 wrote:hey peeps!right am just off for a shower and then do a few things then i am off to the airport. this will be my last post now until about the 18th/19th!!!thankyou ALL for your kind words and support that has been shown all the way through this and i can only hope that all things go well!!!take care y'all and have fun winning things i cant now bid on *grrrrr*AL