What to eat before the big run!!
Hello Lightweights...its been forever since I've been on-line but I have a question.
Since my LapBand Surgery last May, I took up walking and some how that turned into running, which is strange since I've never ran in my life. Since my surgery, I've completed over 12 5k's (my first being on 2 weeks after surgery) did my first 10K in June and now, I've been training for my first 1/2 marathon which will be on September 25th. Since surgery I've ran over 550, 400 of it in 2010.
So, here comes my question. I've been doing a lot of reading on what to eat the day before or the day of a race and I'm not sure what to eat. Most runner eat pasta to carb up but I can't eat pasta at all. Any suggestions of what to eat? Also I've read how important it is to eat before your race but when I'm training and I'm on big runs (10+ miles) I never eat before I run and don't stop to drink. I worry about changing my route...any suggestions anyone?
Since my LapBand Surgery last May, I took up walking and some how that turned into running, which is strange since I've never ran in my life. Since my surgery, I've completed over 12 5k's (my first being on 2 weeks after surgery) did my first 10K in June and now, I've been training for my first 1/2 marathon which will be on September 25th. Since surgery I've ran over 550, 400 of it in 2010.
So, here comes my question. I've been doing a lot of reading on what to eat the day before or the day of a race and I'm not sure what to eat. Most runner eat pasta to carb up but I can't eat pasta at all. Any suggestions of what to eat? Also I've read how important it is to eat before your race but when I'm training and I'm on big runs (10+ miles) I never eat before I run and don't stop to drink. I worry about changing my route...any suggestions anyone?
Ok ladies. I'm no expert but I've run 1/2 marathons both before and after surgery and here's what I did.
Firstly - carbo loading. Don't worry about it. There's all sorts of research coming out about how it doesn't actually work as your body can only store so many carbs anyway. Plus if you eat a ton of anything you're not used to right before a race (with or without surgery) you're tummy is going to be unhappy.
Here's what I did before the race. For the 2 days prior to the race I ate the same foods I usually eat (and I'm 4 months post op so not much) but a little more frequently. Basically I got a few more calories in than I usually would. On race morning I had my usual greek yogurt and then about an hour later 1/2 a banana (I carried it to the race start). The potassium is good for you, it's pretty dense calorically but also gentle on the tummy. I couldn't eat a whole one.
During the race (at about 7 miles) I had Gu which I carried with me. I'm a sleeve (not RNY) so don't have issues with dumping. That being said, many RNY folks I've seen on here don't worry about dumping mid run as by 7+ miles your body just needs some fuel. You should absolutely be hydrating (but only a couple of oz) every 3-4 miles. When I first spoke with my doc about running this was the key thing. If we get dehydrated it's HARD to get re-hydrated as we just can't gulp down water as before. Fuel belts (train with it first) can help on training runs for fluids if you don't have access. Any organized run will have water and a sports drink on the route. Stick to water - but just a tiny bit, any more upset my tummy.
Good luck with your 1/2. If you're running 10 now 13.1 will be cake.
Firstly - carbo loading. Don't worry about it. There's all sorts of research coming out about how it doesn't actually work as your body can only store so many carbs anyway. Plus if you eat a ton of anything you're not used to right before a race (with or without surgery) you're tummy is going to be unhappy.
Here's what I did before the race. For the 2 days prior to the race I ate the same foods I usually eat (and I'm 4 months post op so not much) but a little more frequently. Basically I got a few more calories in than I usually would. On race morning I had my usual greek yogurt and then about an hour later 1/2 a banana (I carried it to the race start). The potassium is good for you, it's pretty dense calorically but also gentle on the tummy. I couldn't eat a whole one.
During the race (at about 7 miles) I had Gu which I carried with me. I'm a sleeve (not RNY) so don't have issues with dumping. That being said, many RNY folks I've seen on here don't worry about dumping mid run as by 7+ miles your body just needs some fuel. You should absolutely be hydrating (but only a couple of oz) every 3-4 miles. When I first spoke with my doc about running this was the key thing. If we get dehydrated it's HARD to get re-hydrated as we just can't gulp down water as before. Fuel belts (train with it first) can help on training runs for fluids if you don't have access. Any organized run will have water and a sports drink on the route. Stick to water - but just a tiny bit, any more upset my tummy.
Good luck with your 1/2. If you're running 10 now 13.1 will be cake.
Congrats on your high activity level. You've gotten some good advice. I'm not a runner so I'm not helpful.
MacMadame, who is on here and on the VSG forum is an athlete now. I think you should drop her a note and ask for advice. Maybe she'll see you post and come offer up advice.
Good luck!!
MacMadame, who is on here and on the VSG forum is an athlete now. I think you should drop her a note and ask for advice. Maybe she'll see you post and come offer up advice.
Good luck!!
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