This week for our Running and Reading Long group we were asked to research something that has to do with the sport of running. I'm going to focus on mid-run nutrition.
I found a great article on Runner's World's website: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301--13917-0,00.html.
I usually use energy gels or chews along with water. I have tried the Stinger waffles and they are quite tasty, I just don't like to use them during the run. I'm not one who can eat before I run unless it's something like a gel or the Stinger waffle. Otherwise, I'm sick as a dog during the run. So my general rule of thumb for my runs are: one snack for every five miles unless my run is only five miles and 20oz of water for every nine miles (I know I should probably drink more).
So I ask, what do you like to eat mid run? Drink? Do you go by time? Distance? What's your best advice?
Training this week was lacking due to family a trip to Kansas, but I did at least get a run in there so I can check off another state.
God Bless.
I don't run long enough yet to worry about this (my longest is 7 miles) but I will keep this in mind for when I do run longer, as it's great advice!
ReplyDeleteI really like Cliff bars or other "real" foods during my runs - I'm not good at all with sports gels or even drinks! They mess with my stomach.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information! Thanks for sharing! I also don't run enough to get into this yet but it's helpful to know what to expect--and what is helpful to eat!
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