PFG_Dawn Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi everyone. I am a slow runner and have completed various 5ks, an 8k and a half marathon on Sept 30th. I am running the Marine Corps Marathon 10k on Sunday and am a little nervous because it will be my first Whole30 run. I know it's not a marathon and is a short distance for many of you but since I run slow, I usually use a Gu or ShotBloks around 4.5-5 miles. I'm not worried about pre-race food as I can eat half a sweet potato and some eggs (or something like that); I am more concerned with energy during the race. I'll be fine with just water on the course but do you have any suggestions for Whole30-approved and portable energy for during the run? I wouldn't be as nervous about it if I would be further along, but Day 7 could be rough! I was thinking 1/4-1/2 of a Larabar but if you have any other suggestions, please let me know! And if you're running the 10k or MCM, good luck!! Thank you! Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted October 24, 2012 Moderators Share Posted October 24, 2012 Mashed sweet potato is a good choice during runs. You can carry it in a baggy or a baby food jar. I set my marathon record of 3.57 in 1994 with the help of two bananas. Bananas brown a bit in a fanny pack, but they eat fine on the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatork Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I feel like you probably won't end up needing anything, but just in case They have mini Larabars now (the Target off of 50 in Falls Church has them and they're much easier to carry than a full Larabar), or you could bring a little pouch of sweet potato, or a piece of banana, or some dates? And good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Morris Zukauskas Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I, too am a slow runner - and I will be running the MCM 10K as well! Even as slow as I am, I have not needed to eat during a 6 mile run - have you run this distance (or longer) in training since starting Whole30, to see if you will need food? Though you may not have adapted yet at Day 7... I have used bananas immediately before a run, so they seem to sit well in my stomach while running. I've also used Lara Bars before a run, so they might works as well - depends on how your stomach handles more "solid" food while running. My Day 30 is today, so I will be post Whole 30 for the race - but I will still follow my usual Whole 30 race meal plan of hard boiled eggs and Lara Bars. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFG_Dawn Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Tom and Gatork - thank you for the tips! Mashed banana and mashed sweet potato are awesome ideas and I may experiment to see if I can fit them inside my tiny pack. If not, I may just cut a Larabar into fourths and wrap them separately. Tom, that's a great PR on your marathon! My half time was 2:52 and some change; I was just happy to finish under 3 hours and not walk (other than while drinking water so I didn't drown) Roberta, I have not run since starting Whole30 which is why I feel that I may need a boost during the run. Even if it's just mentally - I'll need some help getting up that last hill! Good luck to you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFG_Dawn Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hi again - I just wanted to report that I didn't need any fuel during the race! I took the Larabar with me, but felt so strong that I didn't use it. I grabbed a banana right after the finish and that was it. I have never felt so strong during a race or training run and I know that has everything to do with Whole30! Thanks again for your advice and support. (I'm on Day 10 and feeling awesome!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farah Lane Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 What a great accomplishment!!! Way to go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Morris Zukauskas Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Glad to hear your race and fueling went well! Congratulations! I used a gel at mile 4 in the same race (I am post-Whole30) because I was too chicken to go the whole distance without anything. But I felt strong the whole way. usually I use a run-walk-run strategy - for this race I felt good enough to run the whole way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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