Long Runs on Whole30

[whistlingstephanie]

I am on Day15 and have already had a lot of success with several issues that I was dealing with prior to the Whole30 - fatigue, groggy sleep, digestive issues - the list goes on. The one thing that I cannot get over though is how much my running has suffered while being on the Whole30. I've read some of the other forums that state that it's not a good idea to do the Whole30 while training for any sort of distance run, but I'm halfway through and I'd really rather not start over at this point. Can anyone offer any advice on how they fueled their long runs, or what I should be eating before/during/after my workouts? I'm following the template but the thing that is the hardest is fueling mid-run - normally I would have a gel shot or Nuun tablets in my water but those things aren't Whole30 approved. Any insight would be so helpful! 

 

 

[Physibeth]

There is a lot of good information on this in the Whole30 for Athletes section if you want to do some more poking around. I did half marathon training during my first Whole30. I only ever used coconut water on my long runs. I cut it with the water I was already carrying, about 50/50. The first 2 weeks are always the hardest on athletic performance. Your body will adapt though especially if you are following the meal planning template well.

 

If you want more specific tweeks you could post a few days of your food log including timing of your runs relative to your meals, portions in relation to the size of your palm, water, stress, and sleep.