risforraquel Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm currently training for my first marathon (week 11 of 29) and was just wondering what is everyone else eating prior to their long runs. Also, I was drinking Gatorade during my runs but it's loaded with sugar, so what should I drink now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetinthebox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hey so I did a half marathon and kept everything paleo and will actually be whole30 on my next one on October 6th. The compliant larabars are great fuel on the runs. Those squeeze packets of apple sauce are great as well instead of gu. Dates as well. and these powersnacks that I get from Whole Foods. For the electrolyte soltuion, I use Elete after whole9 wrote about it on here. I know others that use coconut water as well but I'm terrible at cleaning my water bottles right after runs and then they get gross if there is sugary stuff in them. I'm really big on sweet potatoes for carboloading post run. I will usually have two eggs and a piece of fruit about 45 minutes before my morning runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risforraquel Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Wow!!! Thanks for all that info!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Head over to the athletes section of the forum - there's heaps of great info and tips from other members that's likely to help you a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risforraquel Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm looking a the coconut water now and they all have sugar. Vita Coco (16.9 fl oz) - 11g sugar O.N.E (16.9 fl oz) - 8 g Zico (14 fl oz) - 15 g Looks like my next option is Elete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetinthebox Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm looking a the coconut water now and they all have sugar. Vita Coco (16.9 fl oz) - 11g sugar O.N.E (16.9 fl oz) - 8 g Zico (14 fl oz) - 15 g Looks like my next option is Elete. It's only not compliant if it has ADDED sugar. Check the ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveloper80 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 is elete whole 30 compliant (it looks like it, just double checking)? Looks perfect for me! I like the coconut water well enough but I don't necessarily like it better than plain old water. Elete looks like a far better long term solution for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Not sure if this helps you guys, but RX Bars are W30 approved per a post by Melissa on their FB page. Seems you are looking for liquids though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveloper80 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 personally, my workouts usually are not long enough to require fueling in the middle (everyone is different but I think the general rule is over 90 minutes) so I don't go for the Rx Bars.. but electrolyte replacement is one of those things I have been looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes, they are definitely geared towards emergency situations or long long hikes, runs or bike rides. I think it is Mod Renée who says the electrolyte thing is not valid in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risforraquel Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 It's only not compliant if it has ADDED sugar. Check the ingredients. Thanks for clarifying that with me. I thought if it had sugar then I couldn't have it. Today is Day 3 for me and I'm still learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risforraquel Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 is elete whole 30 compliant (it looks like it, just double checking)? Looks perfect for me! I like the coconut water well enough but I don't necessarily like it better than plain old water. Elete looks like a far better long term solution for me. Yes, elete is whole30 compliant. See below: http://whole9life.com/2013/03/whole30-approved-elete-electrolytes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveloper80 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I bought it, I love it! coconut water just left a weird sticky feeling in my mouth. This just gives a very very slight citrus flavor like you left a slice of lemon floating in there. plus 1 bottle makes something like 20 gallons. Well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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