I didn't feel very good (running wise) but got in a few miles, so that's good. 5.85 miles at about 8 minute pace.
Asics Equation 2 Miles: 5.85
Treadmill Miles: 5.85
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Kam on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 18:12:23 from 68.66.163.179
Steve, what is your pre-race and during the race fueling strategy for a marathon? Any feedback would be helpful.
From Steve Piccolo on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 18:29:06 from 67.2.67.23
By pre-race, do you mean the morning of the race? Or the prior few days?
From Kam on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 18:47:12 from 68.66.163.179
I hadn't thought about it. But since you ask, I'd say both. I'm not going to eat large on Friday, but I'm bulking up the meals today and tomorrow. I'll probably have to stick with what works on Saturday morning, but I'm curious what works for you.
From Steve Piccolo on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 18:54:44 from 67.2.67.23
I often eat oatmeal on race morning because it sits well with me and is good for complex carbs. Probably will drink some milk, too. But like you say, it's probably best to stick with what you're used to (unless that's large quantities of sausage and eggs). :)
The days before the race, in my opinion, don't matter too much, as long as you eat things your body is familiar with and don't eat too little (especially) or too much.
As far as during the race, my strategy this time will be to start with GU early in the race. Possibly even right before the start and to eat one every 4 miles or so. Probably up through about mile 20. And I'll drink water according to my thirst. I used to not like Gu, but now I can stomach it, and I think it's a great way to keep the energy up.
What have you been thinking?
From Kam on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 19:27:03 from 68.66.163.179
Huh. It's funny. We've settled on the same thing. I usually have a bowl of oatmeal before a morning run. I'm concerned about the interval of time from eating to running, though. On race day it's 2-3 hours instead of 20-30 minutes. I'm going to eat more, but I don't want to overdo it. So you are consuming around 6 gus per marathon? I think the most I ever did was 4, and I sure had gu-gut. At boston I had a 5 hr energy at the start and then at mile 17. I was definitely more sharp mentally.
From Steve Piccolo on Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 20:50:50 from 67.2.67.23
That's true. That is a lot of Gu. I probably won't be able to stomach more than 4 realistically. But I think it would be optimal if I could eat more, so I'll see how it goes.
As far as the gap in the morning between breakfast and the start, I usually feel fine with 2-3 hours, maybe because it gives my food time to increase my blood sugar. But that's also why I'm thinking about eating a Gu right before the race. If not Gu, then anything with sugar.
I'm getting excited for you for your race. I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes.
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