So I have been a food eater on my long runs. Anything over 12 miles, and around mile 7 I begin munching on something - usually a power bar, though in my first marathon I ate goldfish like they were going out of style (and then wouldn’t eat them for months after!)
Now I have a new strategy: Begin eating at mile 7 and make the power bar last for quite a few miles. If I eat too much too quickly my run suffers; if I don’t eat at all, my stomach feels empty.
I’ve tried gels, but don’t find they stick with me. Though they give me energy, I need something in my belly for the long haul.
So today’s question is this: When doing the distance, do you prefer to eat something or use a gel? And why? Also, at what mile do you begin?
No run today, just core and arms. Yesterday I did an easy 4 after Saturday’s 12. My legs felt good but tired. Still battling my weight. Today the scale dropped down so I’m 4 pounds lighter than i need to be. I ate everything in sightthe last two days, too, and when I say everything, I mean everything! If this doesn’t fix itself soon I’ll have to count calories, which I hate to do. I never carry through with it, it’s time consuming, and I just don’t have the extra minutes in the day!
Giveaway! Yes, we haven’t done this - I was so tired last week I didn’t come online, so today since my daughter is off for spring break she will be picking the winner of the core giveaway and I will post the results tomorrow. Good luck!
Happy Running!
So I have been a food eater on my long runs. Anything over 12 miles, and around mile 7 I begin munching on something - usually a power bar, though in my first marathon I ate goldfish like they were going out of style (and then wouldn’t eat them for months after!)
Now I have a new strategy: Begin eating at mile 7 and make the power bar last for quite a few miles. If I eat too much too quickly my run suffers; if I don’t eat at all, my stomach feels empty.
I’ve tried gels, but don’t find they stick with me. Though they give me energy, I need something in my belly for the long haul.
So today’s question is this: When doing the distance, do you prefer to eat something or use a gel? And why? Also, at what mile do you begin?
No run today, just core and arms. Yesterday I did an easy 4 after Saturday’s 12. My legs felt good but tired. Still battling my weight. Today the scale dropped down so I’m 4 pounds lighter than i need to be. I ate everything in sightthe last two days, too, and when I say everything, I mean everything! If this doesn’t fix itself soon I’ll have to count calories, which I hate to do. I never carry through with it, it’s time consuming, and I just don’t have the extra minutes in the day!
Giveaway! Yes, we haven’t done this - I was so tired last week I didn’t come online, so today since my daughter is off for spring break she will be picking the winner of the core giveaway and I will post the results tomorrow. Good luck!
Happy Running!