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From: Brian Carpenter
Category: General
Date: 4/6/98
Time: 4:44:40 AM
Remote Name: 207.173.180.51
Thank you very much for the advice. I failed to mention that my concern is rather recent in my career. I don't know if my growth and age are changing my needs or if I just can't find the right combination for high energy. I have had my blood count checked for iron and that is OK. Last Friday I was on a good pace in a big invitational, running second with splits of 65, 2:15, and 3:23, then I finished in 4:39 and was out of gas completely. This is the third or fourth time that has happened. My coach, Bill Bakley, thinks it may be nutrition, but that wasn't a problem last spring when I won the Regionals. I want to get below 4:20 by May 15 if possible. Do you think it is important to eat well about 3 to 4 hours before the race? I worry that it may make me feel sluggish. Thanks again for your help.
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