Running a half marathon after RNY!

Never in a million years did I think I would say this...but, I signed up for a half marathon!!  I've done 3 5k's in the last 2 months and my long runs are up to 5.5 miles.  I need some help with "fueling".  Right now, I run out of energy at 5.5 miles so I was wondering what RNY friendly items are out there to help me while I'm running.  I've heard of eating a snack size pay day candy bar during the run but haven't tried it yet.  I normally stay with the rule (per my surgeon's office) of 5 grams of sugar or less per serving (other than fruit) and I think the payday has 7 or 8 so that makes me a little nervous, but I will still try it!  Does anyone have any other suggestions?  This running this is still very new to me.  My RNY was 8/14/13 and I started running in January of this year.  Any suggestions would be appreciated!  Thank you!!

Congrats on your 5K's and registering for a 1/2 marathon...I have similar history, did 1/2 dozen 5k's, couple 10k's and now have done 2 1/2 marathons, as far as fuel, I am probably not typical, but I like to run only on water w/ no extra food, but during my 2 1/2 marathons did use gu gel for energy which helped...Good Luck!

Congrats on the 5ks and signing up for the Half! In terms of fueling, if you're feeling low on energy, perhaps trying something small like raisins or sport beans or Clif Blocks? I think even a snack size candy bar would make me want to hurl (mainly because chocolate + heat/humidity = yuck). Experimenting with fueling/hydration on long runs is really useful in training... I don't usually consume anything extra on runs

Most of my friends who do endurance events and have RnY can consume more sugar during a workout than they can at other times. Our digestive system does slow down when we exercise so maybe that's why.

I have a sleeve so I just tried a bunch of stuff and stuck to what works for me. Which for short runs is water. For longer runs, I like cookies. And water.

thanks everyone!  I will do some research on the GU Gels, clif blocks and sports beans.

Congratulations on signing up for your first 1/2!

I use GU and sometimes one or 2 small candy bars. The last two that I have ran only one GU (with caffeine!) at the 10K mark.

All I can suggest is to find out through your training what works for you.

Keep us updated.

What 1/2 are you running?

The Cowbell half marathon in St.Charles, MO.

I would recommend half a power bar or a child size organic cliff bar prior to your run.

Congrats and good luck with the half...I am running one in two weeks and, for training I always eat a Quest bar 15 minutes prior to my runs.  Even on long run days, my partner and I did 10 mile runs on Saturdays for a month, the 20 grams of protein keep me energized.  I'm planning to pack an extra one in case I need it on race day but feeling like if I hold my pace I should be fine.  I wish you well...

Congrats on signing up for your first half!

I started running at the end of Jan as well. and just completed my first half this weekend.

During my training, I experimented with fuel and found that I do best with water and PowelGels (I found that Gus were way too sweet/thick and Shot Blocks were too sticky and hard to eat while running).

But everyone is different so you'll have try. I can't imagine running with a candy bar tho as it would be hard to eat and well, messy if it melts...

Good luck!