Before my long runs (those over an hour) I have a cup of Trader Joe's Oatmeal with a splash of almond milk and coffee. For runs around half marathon distance or longer I add a sandwich thin with some peanut butter. I follow the same guidelines on race morning and if there is a significant wait between breakfast and race time I will have …
Before my long runs (those over an hour) I have a cup of Trader Joe's Oatmeal with a splash of almond milk and coffee. For runs around half marathon distance or longer I add a sandwich thin with some peanut butter. I follow the same guidelines on race morning and if there is a significant wait between breakfast and race time I will have a Honey Stinger waffle about 30 minutes before the race if it is a half or longer. During the race I have a GU gel about every 45 minutes or every 3 miles depending on race distance. If it is really hot out I will have the on course electrolyte drink at every stop it is offered at but for cooler days I will have it every other or every third stop. This strategy has worked quite well for me and I have not had any digestive issues or felt that my energy levels were too low.
Before my long runs (those over an hour) I have a cup of Trader Joe's Oatmeal with a splash of almond milk and coffee. For runs around half marathon distance or longer I add a sandwich thin with some peanut butter. I follow the same guidelines on race morning and if there is a significant wait between breakfast and race time I will have a Honey Stinger waffle about 30 minutes before the race if it is a half or longer. During the race I have a GU gel about every 45 minutes or every 3 miles depending on race distance. If it is really hot out I will have the on course electrolyte drink at every stop it is offered at but for cooler days I will have it every other or every third stop. This strategy has worked quite well for me and I have not had any digestive issues or felt that my energy levels were too low.