If you’ve been around the running community for very long, no doubt you’ve heard how important it is to take in fuel during a long run or race.
One thing that doesn’t get talked about often is over-fueling during a race.
Yeah, it is.
And taking in too much fuel might actually be a bigger problem for more runners than not fueling enough. Read more
You know you have options for fueling your runs, right?
There’s no rule that says that you have to use some pre-packaged, highly processed, and over-priced option, just because that’s what most runners use.
Registered Dietician and runner Lisa Braden will be joining me on the show today.
Lisa Braden
In most running circles a large number of questions are centered around diet.
We will attempt to answer questions regarding race day nutrition and many more as I go a few easy miles with Lisa.
How much fuel should you take in on race day?
The conversation about what to eat on race day is an ongoing one in many parts of the running community.
Gels. Chews. Bars. Beans. Sports drinks. Real food.
The options are many, and there seem to be more products coming on the market all of the time.
But how much fuel do you actually need to eat on race day?
Perhaps that is the more important conversation to be had. Read more
When it comes to race day nutrition, there is no shortage of fueling options available.
That said, not all fueling options are viable choices for every runner.
For example, I find gels to be completely unpalatable. I have tried several different brands and flavors, and I simply find them all disgusting. My stumbling block is the texture/consistency of the gels, but thankfully there are other fueling options available that I don’t have any trouble using during a race.
For me, my fueling options are limited by my taste buds/gag reflex.
My Reaction Every Time I Try a Gel
I am lucky.
I know many runners that struggle with GI distress when they take in nutrition during a race, no matter what type of fuel source they use.
I can’t imagine be forced to find a port-a-potty (or bush to squat behind) within minutes of eating something during a race, but for many runners that is their reality.
I am a lot of things, but one thing I am not is a gastroenterologist. Read more