Comments on: Fueling for the Long Run

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:29:52 +0000

Good luck on Sunday! I’ll also be starting in wave 2 at 10:05, I can’t wait!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:47:32 +0000

Since I am NOT a long distance runner (as you know), I can’t really chime in on this post! Buttt I did want to stop by for a visit since it has been so freakin’ long since I disappeared in the blog world. But I am back!! And we need to meet up in person again soon! xox

By: Nichole

Nichole — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:03:05 +0000

That start time is funky – I don’t know what I would do, kind of messes with my routine.

Love your tips- and definitely do what works for you – don’t go trying new things race day:)

By: Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes

Carrie @ Fitness and Frozen Grapes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:26:33 +0000

It’s so interesting to hear how each runner fuels differently. During my half-marathon training, I would usually eat whole-wheat toast with peanut butter and drink two cups of coffee and plenty of water. And during longer runs, I take a GU energy gel around mile five or six. (My half-marathon took place at night, which totally threw me and my eating schedule off–so strange!)

By: Becca

Becca — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:06:25 +0000

I read that article about the 1,000 calories before a race and I thought it was nuts!

I eat something filling with a mix of carbs and proteins if I have time. I also have an iron gut though, so I’m lucky in that I can pretty much eat anything.

By: Dori

Dori — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:48:03 +0000

It’s so interesting how different everyone fuels. It really is about figuring out what works best for you. And the long wait before NYCM begins was a source of stress for me last year too.

Because of my stomach issues I can’t eat solid foods before a run, so I usually drink coconut water and green juice. While I run I eat ShotBloks as needed. During the Richmond Marathon I think I ate a ShotBlok every 2 miles starting around Mile 5 to make sure I was fueled throughout the race. It worked really well!