PowerGel not much effective for me. Its not in my list long long time ago. I take a Japanese brand jelly like gel called Weider IN Energy. Other options are GU Gel or Accel Gel. These gel does provide some form of energy.

Syd G, I dont know. currently i purchase from GNC. But if things go well, I may be selling Endurox R4 via another source. Watch out and definitely better pricing for LYN runners.

marvin, i take the whole pack b4 starting the run, it will last me at least till 25k. and in a marathon race, i will carry along a GU gel with me.

if not u can still carry it along, holding the pack is not too inconvenient.

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Added on June 5, 2009, 3:11 pmA small comparisons between Weider IN Energy Jelly and PowerGel

Weider
Calories - 180kcal
CHO - 45g

PowerGel
Calories - 110kcal
CHO - 28g

I dont feel hungry even running 30k with a pack of Weider. Price wise, Weider is selling at RM6.70 at MaxValu and PowerGel is RM6.50 according to a posting earlier. Both are rack price. I can get Weider at RM6, buying in one cartons of 24 pack.

This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 5 2009, 03:11 PM

wow Jusco is cheaper than Maxvalu then. I thot they are the same how come diff by 20cts, tns. We are running at least 30k tomorrow. Join us at 530am if interested.

if its at the top of your feet then most probably its too much pressure on it. Cud be cause by 1) the lacing is too tight or 2) the pounding of your feet on the ground ie you are running longer distance in a short span of time where your feet is not fully recover and fully rested.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_5/191.shtml#topfoot


This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 8 2009, 07:11 PM

if its the shoe lace then try out LOCK LACES www.locklaces.com which will provide a good grip rather then ttie too tight. I am selling it at RM30 per pair.

marvin, dont push too hard anymore. this week long run shud be btw 25-30k max. then 2 weeks to recover. this is not the time to push for mileage anymore and injure urself.

elgato, then its even more obvious u need Lock Laces, no need to tie laces all the time. Just slip your feet into the shoe once the right adjustment is done using Lock Laces.

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Added on June 8, 2009, 10:58 pmi hope its nothing serious. Probably just too much pounding and pressure building up at the top part of the feet. do rest this weekend and even if you must run, just do a 15-20k. i think u have done enuf long runs to pull thru the run on race day.

This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 8 2009, 10:58 PM

bubb13s, dont worry. no obligation in trying out the shoe. I am not here to sell u the most expensive shoe but to sell you the right shoe for your foot bio-mechanics. if you dont feel good and there is no saucony model that fit, I rather not sell it to you. Thats my principle. I am a runner too, so getting the right pair of shoes to run is extremely important and not getting the best looking shoe to run. give me a call at 0193289083 and i can meet you at lake gdns on Sat after my run from 9-930am.

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Added on June 9, 2009, 10:34 pmmarvin, great to hear tat. looks like its more like over trained and little rest. I think its just the pressure building up, and it will ease off with more rest.

This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 9 2009, 10:34 PM

[quote=d3vilzzzz,Jun 10 2009, 02:03 PM]
Hehe considering the route was overdistanced..

i KNOW my stand chart run would be in the 1'40s but yea the usual..TRAIN MORE!
Good to hear


Ccube me guessing me need another pair of trainers edi..
Currently wearing the hurricane, any recomendations for something nt as wide and for stability?

The Triumph 5 will be ideal. Cushioning + mild stability, not as wide as the Hurricane 10

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Added on June 10, 2009, 3:09 pm[quote=marvinct,Jun 10 2009, 02:35 PM]
[quote=d3vilzzzz,Jun 10 2009, 02:03 PM]
Hehe considering the route was overdistanced..

i KNOW my stand chart run would be in the 1'40s but yea the usual..TRAIN MORE!
Good to hear


that is a blistering pace!!!
i targetting 5 hr for scklm nia.....initially was 4 hr then 4'30 then now 5 hahaha.
the more i train the more impossible i feel to achieve hahaha.

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Marvin, pace urself in the marathon as this is your 1st. Ultimate goal is to finish without suffering, timing is secondary for now. Dont go out with a fast pace, u burnt urself out towards the end like 30k or can be even 25k. Then jialat. I will be starting with a 6.30 pace and see how the body condition.

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Added on June 10, 2009, 3:27 pmI was informed by my sources that SCKLM 42k cut off time is 9hrs.

This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 10 2009, 03:27 PM

great to hear tat. u r the one who bought the Triumph 5?

Yes I hv Triumph 5 in US7.5 and 8. Can try both and see which one fit better. If Sunday is better for you than I can meet u on Sunday at Lake Gdns ard 830am to 9am. As for the laces, although its thin but pretty hardy. No complain so far abt it snapping, so dont worry. Else change to Lock Laces then.

hard to tell with so little infor, i mean just saying pain at the tapak. One Q from me, how old is your current running shoe. Maybe due to lack of cushioning of the shoe, but i cannot 100% said that is the real cause.

no prob, then we meet next Sat.

if u think the T5 is good, maybe get another pair with different color, else wait for Triumph6. but not sure if it will be available by jul/aug or not, and definitely the price will be higher. From the review there is not much diff between T5 and T6, only color change and minor design change.

Adidas I cannot help you. If your are interested in Saucony then do let me know as I can give you some advise on which model to look at.

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Added on June 13, 2009, 10:27 pmLOCK LACES selling at RM30 per pair

http://www.locklaces.com/index.html

Those interested can PM me.

Lock Laces™ are a patented* “elastic lacing system” that feature specially designed elastic laces combined with a spring activated locking device. Lock Laces™ are great for running, triathlon, playing sports and casual wear.

Lock Laces™ are also ideal for children, the elderly and the physically challenged. Wear Lock Laces™ with all styles of running shoes, athletic shoes and casual lace-up shoes for any desired use. When using Lock Laces™, you never have to stop to retie your laces during any race, sport or activity.

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This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 13 2009, 10:27 PM

You wanna selling ur running bib, let me know.

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Added on June 14, 2009, 3:16 pmthe lowest in price will be the Jazz 12 at RM230. Its a good cushioning shoe (Voteed Best Buy Shoe in USA for 2008/2009)

This post has been edited by ccube: Jun 14 2009, 03:16 PM

mostly cramps start from the calves. cud be lack of salt and cud be lack of training. the calf muscle are not used to such long distance.

if you are running with court shoes, definitely u get pain at your knees.

wat is the model of the adidas.

i suspect ur right leg is over over-pronate ie landing inwards. the shoe may not hv the right stability to support ur running style hence causing knee pain. my comments is just based on the infor prvoided. it cud be something else.