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I run the columbus marathon tomorrow and had to quck questions. Do you guys taking anything to help you sleep the night before a marathon like tylonel PM? Also, Sport Beans. I plan to eat these during the race. I want to take some every other mile to keep my energy level as consistent as possible. How many would you eat? I am thinking that I will eat 6 beans ever other mile. So I will end up eating one pack for every 5.5 miles. Does that sound right? Or should I just eat some every mile after say the first 3?
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Also, Sport Beans. I plan to eat these during the race. I want to take some every other mile to keep my energy level as consistent as possible. How many would you eat? I am thinking that I will eat 6 beans ever other mile. So I will end up eating one pack for every 5.5 miles. Does that sound right? Or should I just eat some every mile after say the first 3?
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Eat them whenever is most comfortable for you, it's not an exact science.
You may sleep well, or you may not. Don't worry about it if you don't sleep at all. Many runners I work with don't sleep at all the night before and have the best race of their lives. Of course, don't try to go sleepless...but if it happens, it's not usually a problem.
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No sleeping aids. It is now too late, but it is best to try to get your sleep two nights before since nobody sleeps the night before the race.
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