5 Marathons in 5 Days - Day 1. Running a Marathon on Double Antibiotics due to a Tooth Infection! - Nicola Runs

This is a quick summary of 5 Marathons in 5 Days - Day 1. Running a Marathon on Double Antibiotics due to a Tooth Infection! from Nicola Runs. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

• Mental resilience: Nicola treats pain as a brain‑generated signal (75% mental) and uses positive self‑talk to shrink it.
• Early start: She begins at 8:30 am (vs the crowd’s 9:30) to allow extra time for medication breaks and bathroom stops.
• Course layout: An out‑and‑back segment followed by a full loop around the reservoir – a classic trail‑marathon structure.
• Gear & foot care: Double‑layer socks, waterproof socks, and quick shoe changes keep feet dry and prevent blisters on wet, slippery trails.
• Fuel & hydration: Frequent small bites (biscuits, hot buns, bacon sandwich) and regular water sips; a glass of water with each antibiotic dose.
• Pain management: Scheduled pain‑killer breaks, pacing the effort to stay below the “pain‑threshold,” and using a “happy dance” to stay upbeat.

Workout Example (adaptable to your own paces)

1. Start early – aim for a 30‑minute head‑start before the main pack.
2. Out‑and‑back warm‑up – 1 mi easy, focusing on steady breathing.
3. Full loop – Continue the trail loop for the remaining distance (≈ 25 mi). Keep effort in the comfort zone (≈ 65‑75 % of max HR) to manage pain and medication timing.
4. Fuel every 30 min – Small carb snacks (e.g., biscuits, a piece of fruit) and a sip of water.
5. Foot checks – Every 5 km, change socks/shoes if feet get wet; use waterproof or double socks as needed.
6. Medication breaks – Take antibiotics with a full glass of water at scheduled intervals (e.g., every 2 h).
7. Positive self‑talk – Remind yourself the pain is mental; celebrate each mile with a quick “happy dance.”

Closing Note Try this marathon‑day strategy on your next long run – start early, keep feet dry, fuel often, and stay mentally upbeat. You can easily customize the paces, intervals, and nutrition cues in the Pacing app to fit your own goals. Happy running, and remember to watch Nicola’s full video for more inspiration!

References

• 5 Marathons in 5 Days - Day 1. Running a Marathon on Double Antibiotics due to a Tooth Infection! - YouTube (YouTube Video)

Workout - Resilience Long Run

• 15min @ 6'30''/km
• 90min @ 6'30''/km
• 10min @ 6'30''/km

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