any runners here? need advice

Hello, i am almost a year out, down to 130 lds. at 5'2". I feel and look awesome! i have recently decided to join my hubby with his running hobby. I have always disliked running but am thinking, we can do it together, and I need to to take charge of my health now that weight loss it pretty much done. Well, much to my surprise... i love it! I am amzed at how long i can run and how far I can go. it feels really good. I am now training for a half marathon in May. I need advice on protein req, and carb for run, a replacement for the sugary gel energy packs. Etc. any advice would be great....new territory. Thank you! Kristi

http://www.marathontraining.com/marathon/m_nutrit.html here are some links that might help. I personally have no experience but there are TON of runner mags that you might want to look into/subscribe http://www.coolrunning.com/links/Training/ message board you can check out /ask questions Road Runner is really respected http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/topic.jsp?contentId=200012 My cousin runs marathons but she hasn't had the surgery so she might not be able to help with the non sugar supps but she is also a pharmacist.