I can’t believe it is already Thursday!
This week’s Take It and Run Thursday is sponsored by JillWillRun from the blog Jill Will Run. Her question this week is:
It’s the morning of your weekly long run… what do you eat and why?
Hmm… Interesting question actually. I am probably not the best role model on this one, but I will give it a shot!
I actually very rarely eat before I run. Anything 16 miles and under, I roll out on an empty stomach and will usually just take a Clif shot at mile 10 or 12 and I am good to go. If I am running a race or more than 16 miles, I will eat a banana with peanut butter and I am out the door. I will usually have some coffee as well!I am always eating something literally 5 minutes before I go to sleep. I like to eat a big bowl of cereal/granola. It helps me sleep like a baby and gives me energy to run in the morning.
Dinner is almost always some sort of pasta and lean protein such as chicken or fish. I like to stick to things that I am familiar with to keep my GI tract in working order. I once ate fried rice before a long run and I almost had to cut it short. Of course I didn’t (LOL) but it wasn’t pleasant. I sometimes get the runners trots if I eat something really fatty the night before (sorry if TMI).
This is just what I am used to and it works for me. If you are eating a balance diet and enough food, you shouldn’t need anything to get you through a normal run. A long run is a little different, but it is still the same concept. As long as I am eating well, I can pretty much do a long run whenever. I don’t really require any special fuel. Eat well to run well.
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I am sorry about my lack of posting this week but I have been swamped. Running, class, and work are taking over my life. I will NOT give up the blog though. You guys will just have to bear with me during these busy periods. I am currently eating my dinner and watching some TV but I thought I would sneak a post in.
I have had some good runs this week, but my hip has been killing me from that damn fuel belt on Sunday. I tied it too tight and I have a large bruise on the back of my hip and on the top of my ass. It does not feel good.
It is good that I am immune to pain. At least it hurts less to run than it does to walk around! It is just a pain because the bruise is right where my shorts come to my waist so it is always pressing on it. At least God invented ice!
Tuesday: 11 miles with 7 @ GMP (goal marathon pace).
Wednesday: 10 miles tempo (6:18 average) AM; 6 miles PM.
Thursday: 11 miles easy.
I think Wednesday will be my only double for the week along with a shorter long run this weekend. I am going to cut some miles to give my legs a break to recoup for one last push before my taper. It will be easier though because my dad is coming into town to hang out and I don’t want to waste our time together by running the whole weekend. My mom is going to be at a funeral (sad) and he doesn’t have much to do this weekend so I invited him out. He is coming in tomorrow night and leaving early Sunday afternoon.
Hopefully I can sneak in a post tomorrow or this weekend. I have some recipes I want to share!
have fun with your dad this weekend! i’m with you on fueling for long runs. i just can’t stomach anything more than a banana and i prefer nothing at all beforehand. it definitely helps me to eat a lot at night though if i’m running early.
watch out for that fuelbelt and don’t worry about not posting if you’re too busy with other stuff – it’s totally understandable.
i totally agree with having only a little (if anything) in your stomach before a long run. interesting that you eat right up until bedtime, if i eat too close to bedtime (obv varies day to day) then i’m up for awhile just feeling the food in my stomach; but i bet it does lead to some wicked runs in the am 🙂
Have a great time this weekend! I usually only eat if I am running a little later and hungry before I head out but usually I just have a little carb/protein combo like toast and nut butter
Totally agree on the banana and peanut butter. It’s a good choice! I know what you mean about being swamped with school and whatnot. It’s hard to keep up sometimes! Oh, and thanks for the advice on doubles. I really do need to cut back a bit and just focus on running.
i10 miles tempo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy crapola! all 10 were at 6:18?~?~ glad you are having good runs!!!! sounds like you are busy but that is always good 🙂
love that food fueling info…i have to have something to eat if my run is 6 miles or more before hand, but i agree – ya gotta know your GI tract and do what works!
Have a good guys weekend! Morning of my long run I would always have custard oatmeal with added PB of course!!
I prefer to run on an empty stomach, too…although I never run as far as you do.
Hope class and work are going well!
Same, I only eat something beforehand for really long runs. I eat 1 Gu after an hour and another Gu later if I’m running 18+ miles. I feel like this is a lot less than most runners, but I too eat late at night.
i don’t really eat before running either. maybe some dry cereal, occasionally cereal with milk. i’m afraid of having potty issues!
hope you and your legs enjoyed a lighter week and had a good time hanging out with pops. i feel you on the busy-ness… hope things settle down soon!
Hello! Hope you had a good weekend with your dad and that your hip feels better soon.
I’ll eat something beforehand if I’m going over an hour. It’s usually a PB and banana sandwich. It’s easy and also easy to transport on race day.
Tay – I’d love to know what custard oatmeal is. I love both components, but haven’t had them together. 🙂
Thanks,
Amy