Josh Wennes Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Hey gang! Just started, day 3 here. I have a question. Any endurance (half marathon, marathon, triathlon, ironman, etc) athletes here? I'm running my first half marathon in a couple weeks and am dedicated to staying on program. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for nutrition during the actual run itself. Obviously energy chews and gels are out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Hey Josh & welcome to Whole30 Race fuel has been discussed many times on the forums, and in fact we have a section especially for athletes - have a read through there and you'll undoubtedly come up with a whole host of suggestions, or google 'Whole 30 race fuel' (or similar) for links to previous threads on the subject. Hope this helps! ETA: I'm moving your question to the Athletes section for a better fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted September 7, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 7, 2016 I've written quite a bit on this topic: http://ultrarunnergirl.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Remember to take it easy on yourself the first 3 weeks. The process can't be rushed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Wennes Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 5 hours ago, ultrarunnergirl said: I've written quite a bit on this topic: http://ultrarunnergirl.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html Remember to take it easy on yourself the first 3 weeks. The process can't be rushed! Thanks!! I do have a question about your race fuel. I see you put down Lara bars and banana. Did you feel eating them was more difficult than a chew or gel? I do love some of the Lara bars and bananas may be my favorite thing. Ever. I appreciate the warning on the training. What's been such a positive for me (almost done with day 3!) Is that I haven't had any of the lack of energy and fatigue that others report. I attest this to a pretty darn solid diet before starting my Whole30. This has helped me immensely! Thanks again for the info, it's awesome see athletes share their info and success and even failures. It's nice to know I'm not alone out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whole30 Certified Coach littleg Posted September 8, 2016 Whole30 Certified Coach Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just tossing this out there - if you had a moderate carb diet before you might be fat adapted enough to not need anything during the race. I've run 5ish half marathons - 1:45-1:55 range all with nothing. Not even water - but that was because I didn't want to stop. All were in good/cool conditions. I'm a special snowflake though Last year I did a Spartan Super (it turned out to be about 9 miles with 2k or so of elevation) in 2 hrs 30 m or so in HOT weather. I brought water in my camelback and a few sips along the way. I also brought dates that I covered in sea salt in a little plastic baggie. I ate a few of those. Felt great. I do rehydrate like crazy after these events. I also do a lot of long distance/strenuous hiking. My biggest lesson learned: salt makes the biggest difference. And get good salt - pink himalayan would be my suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted September 15, 2016 Moderators Share Posted September 15, 2016 Josh, there is certainly more chewing. I did not try to gag it all down at once, I kind of nibbled. How are you doing now, a week later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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