RunningAHEAD - Topic: Tempo run fuel

Mvitale24

posted: 6/12/2008 at 7:39 PM

I have an aggressive tempo run tomorrow morning. On my typical AM easy runs, I just go out on an empty stomach. Tomorrows run should be a little over an hour and fairly tough. I've heard people having a gel 15 minutes before starting. Thoughts?

Bonkin

posted: 6/12/2008 at 7:47 PM

I don't think you need anything. It's an hour run.

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 6/12/2008 at 7:49 PM

I've read that you should not consume any carbs from 3 hours to 5 minutes before your run, but this applied to long runs. Something to do with blood sugar. It's worth experimenting.

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mikeymike

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:22 PM

I don't eat anything before morning runs like that. I usually drink some gatorade and water since I wake up a bit dehydrated but that's it.

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Mulks

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:40 PM

I like to have a little bit to eat before a quick paced run. Usually something simple like some plain yogurt, water and a banana. Occasionally I will have a gel, if there is one around. I'm good with or without food though. For an hour, I wouldn't be too concerned.

- Tony

Mvitale24

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:40 PM

Quote from mikeymike on 6/12/2008 at 8:22 PM:

I don't eat anything before morning runs like that. I usually drink some gatorade and water since I wake up a bit dehydrated but that's it.

You the man Mike! Come on glycogen!

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:51 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 6/12/2008 at 7:47 PM:

I don't think you need anything. It's an hour run.

+1

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MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:59 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 6/12/2008 at 7:47 PM:

I don't think you need anything. It's an hour run.

+2

Not at it at all.

Figbash

posted: 6/13/2008 at 2:19 PM
modified: 6/13/2008 at 2:19 PM

Eating immediately before a run can cause your blood sugar to bottom out. If must eat, do it once you start running, not before. Don't worry about eating before a one hour run though since you have more than enough carbohydrates already stored up, around 2000 calories for most of us. Tom

EGH3

posted: 6/13/2008 at 2:44 PM

Quote from Figbash on 6/13/2008 at 2:19 PM:

Eating immediately before a run can cause your blood sugar to bottom out. If must eat, do it once you start running, not before. Don't worry about eating before a one hour run though since you have more than enough carbohydrates already stored up, around 2000 calories for most of us. Tom

Exactly what happened to me a couple years ago. Foolishly tried a "pre-workout" formula and had my worst run ever. I have a friend that is hypoglycemic and I kinda looked like them when they had an episode. Tongue

protoplasm72

posted: 6/13/2008 at 6:56 PM

Quote from Bonkin on 6/12/2008 at 7:47 PM:

I don't think you need anything. It's an hour run.

+3

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