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I run/walk for about 11-13 miles in the morning. What food will help me get past the 8 mile drag. That is about the mile where I feel really whipped. High protein, high carb? What would help. I drink vitamen water with potassium during and drink a high protein drink after.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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.