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Like noted by others does guidelines and suggestions for what to do to prepare for marathon and what to eat during a marathon. Eventually it's through trial and error that you find out what works for you relative to fueling during running events. In a event good luck on the road
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
When I first began running I used that program. Then as I started further distances like a half marathon and full marathon used a training program by Hal Higgdon. Whichever you choose good luck on the road
Yours in WLS Journey,
Bill Mac
Sorry to say but you will need to figure out what works for your system while running that you can handle. You don't have to have weight loss surgery to have stomach issues while running. For me I started out with GU and than on day my stomach said no way and every time I tried one I needed a bathroom. Right now I use a gel that is maple syrup, sea salt and ginger which we know ginger helps settle the stomach so this is working for me. You could see if can handle Pretzels they are good for long runs. I am going to be trying to introduce them to my system as I train for my Ultra. Good luck on your training.
Tuesday-10 mile run
wednesday- 5 mile run
thursday-4 miles of hill repeats
friday-rest
saturday-12 mile trail run
sunday-10 mile trail run
VSG: 3/12/15
For my marathon I used Hal Higdon's novice 2 plan with a little modification to add some extra miles. As far as nutrition, it's going to take a lot of experimentation because everyone's gut reacts different. I used water and GU. I took one per hour. Probably needed a little more. I chose GU because it's easy to carry and easy for me to stomach. Use your long runs to experiment with different fuel and stick with the one that works. Good luck!
VSG: 3/12/15
I was a bag of bones at the end of my honeymoon period. I did not do any weight training while in the honeymoon phase, stuck to cardio and running. Patience is the toughest part of the process.
Mon- gardened for 2 hours, was really hot!
Tues- 90 min Bikram Yoga & 2- 15 min walks
Wed-2-15 min walks
Thurs- 90 min Bikram Yoga
Fri- hiking?
Sat- 5K (probably walking more than running)
Sun- rest
Consult Weight:276/Surgery Day Weight: 241.6 /Goal Weight: 150
Looks like one serving of GU gel has 22 g of carbs and no protein ? Does This is cause you to have dumping syndrome ? I ran 13 miles on Saturday and ate a protein bar the half-point but I'm very concerned about eating anything with 22 carbs in it?
I don't dump. And yeah it's a lot of carbs, but it's a balance thing. I did this so I could live my life and right now that includes running an absurd amount of miles. To do that, I have to eat carbs. Fruit would be ideal, but I can't carry fruit for 3 hours and have it be edible. It's just a personal choice that you'll have to make. Can I do without, maybe. But I feel better with. And there's no temptation of eating to much GU. That ****s nasty.
VSG: 3/12/15
