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Anyway, high carb is pretty essential for energy - you might want to try that. What do you typically eat before you run?
Gu. Comes in a small squeeze pack - you tear off the stem and squeeze 200 calories of variously flavored, well, goo in your mouth. Very portable, doesn't melt, easy to open, you need to carry the litter. Find it at bike and sports stores. Some flavors come with caffeine if you also need that kind of energy boost. Product line at http://www.gusports.com/
How do you carry water on a run? Do you wear a Camelbak? Check out their gear at http://www.camelbak.com/
These are plastic water bags in several sizes you can wear in a backpack or fanny pack, have a tube you can sip from while biking/hiking/running. You might try filling it with a sports drink for that mid-run bonk. As a cyclist I've found Gatorade to be TOO sweet, usually dilute 50-50 with water. I once used Redline in a water bottle (diluted as above)... so much sugar and caffeine that 8 oz of it got me through an entire century ride and I still could feel the buzz at the end (eeek).
Clif Bars. High in carb, portable, several flavors. Non-melty, not too sticky. Drawback - these always give me heartburn. Friends of mine swear by them.
Dried fruit - carbohydrate dense. Quick energy and don't melt in your pocket. MIght make you thirsty.
Grapes. Yum. A personal fave.
Another thing to think about - are you getting enough protein and fat in your breakfast? That might make a difference, burn your carbs a little longer than you usually do.
Not a runner, I think I can carry more on the bike - I'd be interested in hearing if any of this is practical for you.