This Tuesday Training Tip discusses fuel and the importance
of learning to eat on the run. When I
began running at the age of 47, I could not drink within 45 minutes of a run. I
ran first thing in the morning. I certainly couldn’t eat before a run and I
never dreamed of eating during a run! Experience has taught me a few things.
As I began to embrace fun run opportunities, I learned that it
was important to fuel before a race if you had any hopes of completing the
race. Longer races require fueling during the run. I would suggest practicing or training to eat
on the run by fueling during your long run workouts.
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Try fueling on runs or workouts longer than an
hour. Eat something every 20-30 minutes.
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Mimic race day water stops and fueling opportunities
by studying the course and mapping your workout accordingly.
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Try different fueling options on several long
runs to find what works best for you. Experiment with gels, chews, and granola
or dried fruits to discover your personal preference.
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The best fuel is the one that agrees with you.
Here are some of my favorites.
It will be tricky at first, but with practice you can learn
to eat on the run and avoid hitting the wall or bonking on race day.
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Question: Do you have a favorite workout fuel you would like to share?
Happy Running!
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