Hydration/nutrition plans

acbbrown
on 10/19/12 12:47 am - Granada Hills, CA

Yikes - I just realized I am 9 days away from my 1/2. Between injuries, and being sick - my training has....slacked a little. Ive only done a couple long runs (8-9 miles).

I'm trying to think about nutrition/hydratrion for the 1/2 since I havent had much practice. I found this calculator online that said for any anticipated 2:30 half, I should take in about 30 oz of fluids, 300 calories (46g carbs/11 protein).

Does that sound reasonable? Im pretty sure I'll only be able to take in gels if anything since I can't run with food in my stomach. I tried some gu chomps once and not only do I suck at chewing and running, it sat like lead in my stomach.

Im excited and terrified all at the same time.

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

KatCooper
on 10/19/12 1:45 am - Collierville, TN

RNY on 06/30/11

I carried my own water and added to it at the water stops. Since I cant drink regular gatorade or powerade I filled up my water bottle with G2 and added water to it along the way. I dont usually eat before I run, but I got up 2 1/2 hours early and had a half of a PBJ and of course my coffee!!!!! I used a GU about every 2 miles, which in retrospect was probably to much, but I was worried about that "I am gonna die, I am so tired " feeling I get when I run out of carbs. I only ended up using 4 and I felt great. I am so excited for you!!!! I cant wait to hear how it goes!

Kat

Lots of 5K's, 10K's., 4 1/2 Marathons, 3 Sprint Triathlon done. 2 Olympics and my First IRONMAN 70.3 September 2013 and First Full Marathon Dec 2013 !!!!!

My blog- www.NPRunner.blogspot.com

acbbrown
on 10/19/12 2:37 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

Coffee mmmmm....I guess if I get up early enough, I could have a small coffee, otherwise I'll be peeing every mile.

I can't wait to share with you :)

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

Paul C.
on 10/19/12 2:05 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

For my 2 stand alone halfs I wore a hydration belt with a single 20oz bottle and used a couple of the aid stations. I sweat a ton so I used Hammer Fizz Endurolytes in the water bottle I carried, and drank right as I began to get thirsty. For nutrition I do a gel every 35 minutes. This plan had me slightly over a 2:20 and feeling good (except for torn hamstring) at the end.

Now on the half in the HIM well different story because I was seriously dehydrated. On that I drank A LOT! I also used Salt Pills instead of the Endurolytes and they probably saved my race. Nutrition I did more than I usually would have I think I was at 4 gels and 2 bags of Chomps which put me higher than I usualy would have been, but again it wasn't my most shining moment.

Make sure you have a decent meal the night/afternoon before, listen to your body and have fun.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

acbbrown
on 10/19/12 2:30 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

Thanks for the help!!

I will definitely have fun - Ive got lots of friends that will be there with me, and a red cape around my neck :)

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

nfarris79
on 10/19/12 2:35 am - Germantown, MD

RNY on 04/13/11

First, I'm so excited for you!!!! At 9 days before, I'd be thinking "what pharmaceuticals can I take to keep me from clawing the walls?".
Second, I feel you on the not eating thing. I'd been playing around with my nutrition and it lead to me having a seriously gross case of the runs off of coffee, mid-run! Do you do ok on G2? Or can you tolerate gatorade? I have G2 powder that I plan on bringing along to mix in my hydration belt or handheld.... though in hindsight, I should probably practice the trying-to-mix-while-running thing. May sound easier than in practice.

First ultra: Stone Mill 50 miler 11/15/14 13:44:38, First Full Marathon: Marine Corps 10/27/13 4:57:11, Half Marathon PR 2:04:43 at Shamrock VA Beach Half-Marathon, 12/2/12 First Half-Marathon 2:32:47, 5K PR Run Under the Lights 5K 27:23 on 11/23/13, 10K PR 52:53 Pike's Peek 10K 4/21/13, (1st timed run) Accumen 8K 51:09 10/14/12.

jwc10s
on 10/20/12 11:47 am

A lot of good advice. I will just wish you luck, and keep up with your hydration and food. If you can do oatmeal, and don't mind getting up early its a good source of fuel to start.

Have lots of fun, I know you will. Can't wait to hear how its goes.

Jay

First 5K 5/21/2011 00:48:24

First 13 mile run 02:31:39 10/30/2011

5K Race PR 24:38 5/2013
First TRIATHLON 1:48:37 5/7/2012
Augusta Ironman 70.3 6:54:67
Half Marathon PR 1:55:39 6/8/2013 Bootlegger Half Marathon

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