tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post2054491086694079274..comments2023-10-20T11:01:58.421-05:00Comments on 5 Miles Past Empty: Fuel for Running5 Miles Past Emptyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542419394717296576noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-90768766548328667732010-04-06T11:50:53.010-05:002010-04-06T11:50:53.010-05:00those are all such great points, once you are in h...those are all such great points, once you are in higher mileage i easily discard anything less than 16 miles as "not that long." so thanks for the reminders! hope your 20 went well, OKC!! YAYAYAY!Being Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313501742081164175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-24819519225603752522010-04-05T20:55:59.455-05:002010-04-05T20:55:59.455-05:00Before a race I like toast with honey.
I still ...Before a race I like toast with honey. <br /><br />I still have had my fastest marathon times before I worried about all these issues I am simply listened to my body, I ate more of the kinds of foods I was already eating (more because I was running loads of miles). The only thing I try to watch before a race ( and in general) now is to eat more protein.Shellyrm ~ just a country runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822262051285512641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-74885179525499432092010-04-05T10:41:57.124-05:002010-04-05T10:41:57.124-05:00I always drink coffee, eat a small wheat bagel wit...I always drink coffee, eat a small wheat bagel with PB and a banana before a long run. I don't change it up. I like routine. But I taste the bagel for the first 1.5mi.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277582408044968365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-84339291655425623562010-04-05T07:53:08.365-05:002010-04-05T07:53:08.365-05:00I always eat one banana, 1/2 eng muffin with PB an...I always eat one banana, 1/2 eng muffin with PB and have a 12 oz coffee. I take a GU before the race and every 4'ish miles. Like most athletes, I am disturbed when I cannot eat my meal before a race!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-77034772093305453752010-04-04T18:39:32.261-05:002010-04-04T18:39:32.261-05:00Still hope we can meet up in OKC!!
Learning what...Still hope we can meet up in OKC!! <br /><br />Learning what fuels your body is really important and what a crazy process. Me I can't use any of those gels, I do best with like fig newtons and I love pizza the night before a long run!RunToTheFinishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995696358152941044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-5178885649093590222010-04-04T14:19:17.988-05:002010-04-04T14:19:17.988-05:00un-Zen runner- did you get a GI cramp or a muscle ...un-Zen runner- did you get a GI cramp or a muscle cramp? If it was GI related cramps, it was probably the sugars in the Chomps. That's why sometimes you feel nauseated when using GU, Clif, Gatorade etc.- from the loads fructose and sucrose they put in the products. I'm a HUGE proponent of Hammer products as they use sugars from fruits that are easily absorbed into the system, very fast. Just a pointer, hope that helps you out!!<br /><br />** I do not work for Hammer or are any way affiliated with them. Just a very satisfied customer.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420356173028354490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-49096876494227345132010-04-04T12:44:32.523-05:002010-04-04T12:44:32.523-05:00I really appreciate this post. I am a newbie runn...I really appreciate this post. I am a newbie runner but am starting to get more and more distance and will very soon need to start thinking about how to properly fuel. This is great info/advice- thanks!akjenniekthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083245173768904065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-63739734687124657212010-04-04T12:02:59.523-05:002010-04-04T12:02:59.523-05:00Do you want to come teach one of my classes about ...Do you want to come teach one of my classes about Nutrition and Sports? That was GREAT! Good luck on your 20 miler: YOU CAN DO IT! Happy Easter to you and Little Buddy. We're home in TWO DAYS!!!curlyredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021863522653868341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-64962742296381557452010-04-04T10:53:53.722-05:002010-04-04T10:53:53.722-05:00Good advice on trying out the various carb-fuels. ...Good advice on trying out the various carb-fuels. I ate "chomps" for the first time while running a marathon and got a horrible cramp. I think you need to train with these things to get your body used to them.The un-Zen Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275962596668929099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-58241732884568079922010-04-04T10:52:05.685-05:002010-04-04T10:52:05.685-05:00I just finished my 10-miler today. The night befor...I just finished my 10-miler today. The night before, I had chicken, potatoes, jalapeno cheddar peppers and an ice cream cone. <br />Today about 15 minutes before my run, I ate a Powerbar. Had a Gu at Mile 3, Mile 6.5. Water along the way. It worked out not too badly. I didn't feel like I was drained of energy.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06380933058410866261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-49377252204937499722010-04-04T10:49:27.418-05:002010-04-04T10:49:27.418-05:00I have trouble fueling and hydrating the morning o...I have trouble fueling and hydrating the morning of races when they start early. Tiny bladder = not wanting to drink or eat enough. <br /><br />Great information about thinking of how you are fueling all week!C.G. the Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749486465746346196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-48721237363686723362010-04-04T08:21:39.639-05:002010-04-04T08:21:39.639-05:00I used to always have a bowl of oatmeal the mornin...I used to always have a bowl of oatmeal the morning of, at least 1-2 hours before I run. Lately for my training I've been doing a plain bagel with peanut butter and jelly and I've really been liking that. <br /><br />I totally agree with the testing out the various gels, chews, and bars. I have never had GI problems with anything I've tried, but a friend running a marathon with me used gels for the first time in a race and then had to use every porta-john from mile 10 on...not fun.the dawnhttp://runningthedawn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-1344985833073606832010-04-04T08:12:12.327-05:002010-04-04T08:12:12.327-05:00Before a long distance race(15 + miles) I don'...Before a long distance race(15 + miles) I don't eat anything. ***gasp!*** I start to fuel as soon as the race starts to top off glycogen levels and get the metabolism going. The pipes should clear by themselves without coffee or food in the morning esp. if there's race day gitters involved! Ignoring the hunger pangs is simple. If I would eat before a LDR, it would be at least 3 hours prior.(but I never have) We know that's not possible with races starting at 8am sometimes(getting more sleep over eating early is a no brainer) and logistically finding a porto isn't easy for some. For 5ks I'll have a bit of Hammer Gel to silence the stomach and then a full serving of gel 15 mins prior to the race. I also stop all fluid consumption(except for a sip along with the gel) an hour before a race so I'm not the one peeing in a gatorade bottle, desparately looking for a porto, or peeing myself. So not cool!!! This is what works for me and I sucessfully ran and finished my first Chicago Marathon using this method.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420356173028354490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-63347512607757382112010-04-04T07:05:34.586-05:002010-04-04T07:05:34.586-05:00so very true and it is still something i am always...so very true and it is still something i am always trying to work on and get rightjustmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081885076553861768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-16441509131228613702010-04-04T05:46:59.882-05:002010-04-04T05:46:59.882-05:00My pre-race meal consists of a banana and a spoonf...My pre-race meal consists of a banana and a spoonful of peanut butter at least three hours prior. Unfortunately, my stomach is not a race fan so I have to go easy, which can obviously be a challenge. Fueling is tricky because it's the one part of running where experimentation is essential, but can hold you back until you find the right combination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-72245775006788143152010-04-04T01:31:01.874-05:002010-04-04T01:31:01.874-05:00If you're the type who takes book recommendati...If you're the type who takes book recommendations and you haven't looked at it already, I'd suggest you check out Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald. It goes into good detail on fueling and dietary requirements of athletes. It talks about the protein myth as well as supplements and meal timing with examples from elite athletes.<br /><br />I've got nothing to do with the book other than I'm almost done reading the copy that I bought and I've really enjoyed it so far.<br /><br />Good luck at OKC!nrmrvrkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204998840615092480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2280571059554402649.post-25069185354339177792010-04-04T01:10:51.952-05:002010-04-04T01:10:51.952-05:00Good info! The other night before 4 miles, I had s...Good info! The other night before 4 miles, I had spinach raviolis only about an hour before the run. Not a good idea. I was burping garlic and spinach the whole time. Nasty. Once before a cross country race in high school, I had a sub sandwich less than an hour before the race. I was so sick on that run. I needed a portapotty and there were none, of course, out on the trail. That was horrible. What was I thinking?!<br /><br />Now, I like a half of a PBJ before a long run. Perfect.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538129698829932559noreply@blogger.com