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LSKD team set to take on the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon
Some of the team at LSKD have been hard at work preparing for this year's Gold Coast Marathon. Spanning over Saturday, July 1st, and Sunday, July 2nd, the team will be competing in the half and full marathons. From months of training and rigid race day preparation to others just here to chase the vibe, we thought it would be fun to ask our team how they are preparing for the big race day.
Ali McPherson – LSKD Ecommerce Coordinator
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
In preparation for the Gold Coast Marathon, I have reduced my load and have mostly been taking it easy doing cycling and tempo runs under 30 minutes. I have also been doing lots of stretching and icing my shins! The night before my race I will eat pasta or rice, and the morning of probably nothing because of all the nerves.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
My pre Gold Coast Marathon training regime is 3 x recovery runs, 1 x sprint/intervals session, and 1 x long run.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
Fusion Mid Shorts (need those extra pockets), Challenger Sports Bra (for the tan lines), Run Belt, Fast Performance Socks, Performance Tech Cap, and Nike Zoom VapourFly Next% shoes.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
4 x Maurten Gels with all the caffeine and the water aid station.
Bianca Kennedy – LSKD Graphic Designer
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
I had pre booked to go to Bali 2.5 weeks out from race day, so my deload started a little bit earlier than everyone else! In terms of pre-race routines, I'm just trying to keep consistent with my training and make sure my mind is as healthy as my body.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
My race fit consists of the UltraAir Shorts, Flow Tank, Rep Run Belt, Rep Performance Crew Sock, and my Hoka’s.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I'll be popping some raspberry pure energy gels into my run belt during the race and sipping on pure electrolytes whilst I run.
Kitahna Huata – LSKD Junior Product Developer
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
To be quite frank, fomo got me good; I am no runner. I have not trained. Prep is non-existence; but I do have sheer willpower, and I will crawl to that finish line if I have too. (Ps I’m an amateur Cross-Fitter, so I’m not completely unfit).
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
Training regime: N/A... kidding! I show up to CrossFit every day, and hope that the cardiovascular endurance I face in my 6am social classes will assist in my preparation.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
I’m a look good, feel good kind of girl... so I planned my outfit around my new running shoes (triple white Hoka’s - if you were curious). You’ll catch me in Fusion Mid Shorts, Elixir Sports Bra, Flow Tank, Daily Socks, and a Rep Run Belt!
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I’m just using trusty gels I found at Coles. Read the instructions on the back and plan to take them every 30-45 minutes like it says.
Michaela Petrofes – LSKD Digital Marketing Coordinator
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
Prep for the Gold Coast Half Marathon started last week for me. I’ve been doing one speed session on a Tuesday, core and stretching on Mondays/Wednesdays, rest Thursday, and a cruisey 4km run on the Friday to loosen the legs up. Food wise I am sticking to what I know works for my body and what it will respond well to. Carb loading two days out and plenty of hydration seems to do the trick for me!
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
I started running again at the end of last year after 6 months off post injury. I started with 5km, and every two weeks added 3kms to my runs to get comfy with the kms on the legs! I train CrossFit as well, but as the half got closer, I decided to solely focus on running. I also started going to ‘Got The Runs’ run club on a Thursday morning for threshold and speed training, which has really made a difference for me mentally knowing I can push myself!
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
I’ll be running in the Momentum Ribbed Bra, VapourFLX Tee, UltraAir Shorts, Rep Performance Socks, and Rep Run Belt! With my trusty Arahi 6 Hokas! I ran the Straddie Adventure 10km trail run in this fit, so I guess it’s my lucky race day fit!
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I’ll be taking a Huma+ Chia Energy Gel Plus from Run Vault in the Strawberry Lemonade flavour. It’s the perfect little pick me up as the kms tick over.
Mike Kaponay – LSKD Buyer
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
Race week I try to keep the familiarity going, however reduce the intensity and length of my runs to keep the body moving, but obviously feel nice and fresh come race day. Food wise, I try and keep it similar with lots of nutritious and wholesome foods. I also try to slightly reduce my calorie intake to match my reduced running load. 2 days out, I start to increase the carbs to around 10g per kg of body weight and remove any high fibre foods, like fruit and veg. I eat lots of rice, sports drinks, and low fibre cereals like Rice Bubbles.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
The training block has been 12 weeks, with a rest day each week. 1 long run, 1 speed session and 1 specific marathon session emulating marathon pace each week, with the other 3 runs nice and easy aerobic type runs.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
My go to gear for the lead up has been the Men’s Perform Short Tights, Rep Performance Socks and VapourFLX Tank, whilst trailing a number of brand new running products to be released soon. For race day I’ll be wearing our 3” split short in our UltraAir Fabric that will be released soon and a brand new tank fabric designed specifically for race day.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I’ll be carrying with me 6 gels which I’ve been practising in my marathon and long run sessions. I like the SIS Beta Fuel as they have a great carb content of 40g, go down well and taste pretty good. I’ll also be carrying with me about 80g of the Beta Fuel Carb Drink in a 350ml flask and will utilise the air stations for any water I feel I need throughout the race.
Keith Glindemann – LSKD COO
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
Look, I'm not known for having the best pre-race routine, however, I generally sleep in late, panic getting ready, have trouble finding my race number, break my shoelaces, eat an entire family quiche, and drink lots of water. After my race, a coffee, and eggs on toast with avocado sounds nice.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
Generally, I just go for a run whenever I’m invited to. I do lots of collaborating with run clubs and make sure the time I have on my legs is always fun and not a grind.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
VapourFLX T-Shirt and UltraAir Shorts yewwww!
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I'll be having a gel for sure... Athlete things.
Macca Ryan – LSKD Omni Channel Specialist
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
I always have a 2 week taper leading into any race, no matter the distance. I do a reduced load generally with dropping out 1 easy run and shortening my Sunday long run. Nutrition is always as much whole foods as possible. The day before I race, I always eat big in the first half of the day and have a large lunch which allows my body to digest over the day and then a smaller meal for dinner (fish and chips is my go to.) This way I get a good night sleep and my body isn't trying to work in overdrive to digest throughout the night (a quality 8 hours sleep is a must). Unfortunately catching the flu, a week out from race day wasn't a part of the agenda but will see how I bounce back if I can make it to the start line.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
A training block week is consisted of 3 x easy zone 2 runs (60-90 minutes), 1 x speed/interval session, 1 x long run with marathon pace efforts. Additionally, in a training week I have 2 x strength sessions in the gym (upper and lower focused) and 2 x cycling (90-120 minutes) for cross training.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
UltraAir Shorts, Rep Performance Socks, and a new tank we are currently testing for our running collection coming soon. For shoes, I will be wearing Nike VapourFly.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
I will have 1 x spring energy gel (no caffeine) around 30-35 minutes in, and then 1 x HUMA gel with caffeine with around 6km to go to bring it home. I’ll have 2 x scoops of trainade pre-race to ensure I am well hydrated before. I also carry 4-6 salt tablets for any unexpected cramps that may arrive in the back end of the race.
EllioTt sauvage – LSKD Visual Production Lead
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
By absolutely winging it. Pray for me!
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
A couple of speed runs and a couple of long runs every week. But most importantly, getting my beauty sleep every night.
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
In the new Race Day tanks from LSKD that are coming soon, UltraAir Shorts, Fast Performance Socks, Tech Performance Cap, Men's Perform Short Tight, and my Nike VapourFlys.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
Whatever I find in the glovebox of my car on the day!
Jason Daniel – LSKD FOUNDER AND CEO
THIS IS HOW I'M PREPPING...
After finishing 3:07:19 last year, I decided to take on Gregson Running as a coach to help with my journey to run sub 3 hours. I started the program in January and have been in a solid 6 month training routine leading in. It has been a journey with sickness and injuries, but have been able to stay consistent the entire journey and I am so excited for race day.
THIS IS MY TRAINING REGIME...
My regular training regime constantly changes, but looks something along the lines of this:
6 x runs a week around 80-85km running total
1 x Speed session
1 x Fatlek
1 x Long Run
3 x Normal Runs
WHat I WILL BE WEARING...
I will be wearing the Black Men's Short Perform Tights with pockets to fit my gels and water, White Fast Performance Socks, Black Classic Strapback, and will be testing out our new Race Day Tank in White which we will be releasing in the near future. For shoes, I will be wearing the VapourFlys by Nike.
HOW I WILL BE FUELLING...
- 1km - 23km | Maurten 320 drink mix in a 500ml bottle till
- 27km Maurten Caffeine Gel
- 32km Maurten Caffeine Gel
- 37km Maurten Caffeine Gel
Are you new to running, but you’re not sure where to start? Check out our blog 'How To Start Running: A Beginners Guide'
