Message Category: Health/Nutrion Topics
Topic: What to eat during the marathon?

Reply: From: Date:	whatever works best debora 3/1/02 9:16:32 AM ET
what you probably need to do is just experiment and see what works best for you on your long runs. for me, i found i just cannot do gels. they leave me sick to my stomach. last marathon i used power bars - a few bites at a time starting after mile 10 and drank only water, and i did much better. some people can handle gels which, if you can, would probably be your best bet. easy to go down, easy to carry. just like the power bars, however, i recommend a little at a time. i tried chugging the gels. not a good idea for me. quick rush and then big drop. hmmm, perhaps that's why i got sick?! Post a reply on the Bulletin Board
Message thread: What to eat during the marathon? - [Calgary Runner 2/27/02 5:46:31 PM ET] whatever works best - [debora 3/1/02 9:16:32 AM ET] What you can carry (2 meanings to the word) - [North 3/2/02 3:05:53 PM ET] Graham crackers and saltines, mmmm - [Ben 3/3/02 1:09:40 PM ET] Ben: Great idea - [Voodoo 3/4/02 1:35:08 PM ET] Thanks for your advice - [Calgary Runner 3/4/02 3:37:41 PM ET] Does it matter? - [Jen 3/5/02 9:32:46 AM ET] Jen: Well, that depends - [Voodoo 3/6/02 10:23:32 AM ET] Happy meal - [Jen 3/6/02 3:21:22 PM ET] EAT EAT EAT - [Voodoo 3/6/02 4:06:19 PM ET] Oh: Jen, Gummi Bears - [Voodoo 3/6/02 4:16:42 PM ET] My late two cents - [Delirium 3/8/02 10:40:53 AM ET] Delirium: What a good idea - [Voodoo 3/8/02 3:09:22 PM ET] Another way to carry gels - [Dr. Z 3/8/02 4:57:42 PM ET] Clif shots it is - [Calgary Runner 3/11/02 11:07:23 AM ET] Pinning gels, to Delirium - [22kr 3/11/02 5:05:49 PM ET] "shot pack" - [Voodoo 3/11/02 5:53:09 PM ET] Carbboom is my answer - [Frank 3/15/02 8:03:02 PM ET]

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