bookworm05 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 I'm in a marathon training group and we run Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. I'm in a bit of a predicament. Nighttime runs are a 6pm and if I were to eat dinner before I left I would be starving as soon as I came home so I've been eating dinner afterwards. I really feel like I need something right before I go though. Any suggestions? Also, the idea of eating my breakfast before I run at 8:30 in the morning doesn't work for me. Does anyone run after eating a small snack first thing in the morning and then have breakfast immediately afterwards? I figured the strategy here might be a little bit different since I've been fasting all night, but I'd much rather have a big meal after my workout instead of before. Oh, and I am overweight by about 20lbs if that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msssjenna Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm not a long distance runner at all but when I run or exercise first thing in the morning I eat a banana. When I get back home I shower and make breakfast, limiting my fat serving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm05 Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks for your suggestion. I had a banana with some almond butter before I ran last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 actually...the recommendation from whole9 is that you avoid carbs in your pre-workout snack. Pre-workout, eat something that is primarily protein and fat. POST-workout, eat something that is mainly carbs and protein (low fat). This will help ensure your body remains fat-burning during the workout (without using up the easy sugars in that banana first). Fat slows down digestion, so keeping it to carbs and protein post-workout will quickly replenish glycogen stores and provide protein that your muscles need for rebuilding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I don't tend to eat before my morning runs, I just get up and go. Otherwise, I'll have a hard boiled egg or some ham or chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm05 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Re-read the part for athletes and had protein and fat pre-run (some compliant deli meat and walnuts). Ran 10miles and surprisingly felt great. I slowed my pace because its been crazy hot and I was totally dreading going but now that I'm done I definitely don't feel like I ran 10 miles. I also did not feel the need to have any fuel during the run (which I usually do at anything over 8miles). Anyone else experience this? When do you distance runners fuel during long runs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I tend to run between 11 and 11:30 minute miles right now (because of inconsistent training and weight gain, not W30 eating) and haven't felt the need to fuel up to 14 miles. I ran 16 a few weeks ago and took one gel, but think I could have gotten away without it. But, I've got a marathon coming up next month and wanted to make sure that I had a gel that I could stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookworm05 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Okay, good to know annabel. I was trying to use dried fruit as fuel since it's technically compliant but I'll avoid using at all if I can. I've got a half the second week of August. Depending on how that goes, I'll decide if I need to switch back to gels after whole30 for marathon training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I just started my Whole30 a couple of days ago and am up to 10 mile long runs for my marathon training. I intend to eat a hb egg before my run this weekend and sweet potato/fruit and some chicken post. Since its so hot and runs are only getting longer, I was wondering if anyone had tried Elete electrolyte. I was thinking of getting some as I usually use Nuun and that's not Whole30 compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I usually cut my water with a compliant coconut water and that helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethany Lannon Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I usually cut my water with a compliant coconut water and that helps a lot. This is good to know... I've been considering trying coconut water on my long runs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boykinbaby Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 not a runner but I do an hour of hot yoga early mornings and have a hardboiled egg and 1/2 a small avocado(though you could do mayo too) and directly after a 20 oz bottle of water with about 2/3 cup coconut water and some sort of squash and either leftover meat or canned fish. before I would have had a banana before and been ravenous and shakey by the end of class, now i'm hungry when I finish but can last until I get home and cook and I feel strong from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted July 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2013 Sometimes I will just have a spoonful or two of coconut oil, sometimes a hard boiled egg, sometimes both. Fat and protein, works just perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstyler3b Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I'm in a marathon training group and we run Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. I'm in a bit of a predicament. Nighttime runs are a 6pm and if I were to eat dinner before I left I would be starving as soon as I came home so I've been eating dinner afterwards. I really feel like I need something right before I go though. Any suggestions? Also, the idea of eating my breakfast before I run at 8:30 in the morning doesn't work for me. Does anyone run after eating a small snack first thing in the morning and then have breakfast immediately afterwards? I figured the strategy here might be a little bit different since I've been fasting all night, but I'd much rather have a big meal after my workout instead of before. Oh, and I am overweight by about 20lbs if that makes a difference. Hi! I am training for a half and do my long runs at 7 am, or there abouts. The only thing I might eat before running is a couple boiled eggs. After the run, I'll eat eggs, bacon, etc. I don't like to run on a full meal either. For your evening runs, maybe you could do the same - a boiled egg and a piece of fruit or something light like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstyler3b Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Re-read the part for athletes and had protein and fat pre-run (some compliant deli meat and walnuts). Ran 10miles and surprisingly felt great. I slowed my pace because its been crazy hot and I was totally dreading going but now that I'm done I definitely don't feel like I ran 10 miles. I also did not feel the need to have any fuel during the run (which I usually do at anything over 8miles). Anyone else experience this? When do you distance runners fuel during long runs? I have been told by Paleo marathoners that it is not necessary to fuel during a half marathon... not sure I agree, but if you're eating Paleo/Whole30 and you feel that good after a 10 miler on so little food, maybe there's some truth to it. So given that, maybe fuel at the 13 mile mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethany Lannon Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I would believe that. I did a 15-miler and only ran on my pre-run meal and coconut water during my run. This was my first significant distance without fuel... I felt decent when I finished and feel like had I eaten something small around 10-11 miles, I could have finished stronger, but i was still happy with what I accomplished and I know it'll only improve from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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