rdelar01
I runDisney better than Chapek
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- Feb 23, 2005
I typically run first thing in the morning. I do a GU gel with caffeine about 15 minutes prior to the run, followed by about 4 ounces of coconut water. Following that, I do about 5 Sport Beans every 6 miles and a half bottle of Gatorade around Mile 10. Even typing this out, it seems haphazard and insufficient...
The good thing you are finding out what works/doesn't work before the actual race. I would try alternating water with Gatorade until you get the right ratio that sits better with you. You might be ingesting too much sugar with the beans and the Gatorade.
I also did 18 this weekend and started to experiment with fuel. Being in Miami, I also do my long runs in the morning, before it gets too hot. I start with toast and peanut butter with water (about 30-40 minutes before starting to run). I then did a GU (with Caffeine) at the end of every 4 miles. I washed it all down with water only. I then sipped on Gatorade on the drive home.
I'm sure there are many other fueling strategies and we have a few more weeks to fine tune!