tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702281203428740494.post6068807227231288660..comments2023-10-08T11:54:22.319-04:00Comments on Never trade what you want the most...: What do you eat?Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00311487376653590470noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702281203428740494.post-88303448705970478912012-07-25T21:28:12.403-04:002012-07-25T21:28:12.403-04:00Thanks for your input Kathy! I use sports beans b...Thanks for your input Kathy! I use sports beans before a shorter run sometimes if the weather is really hot. I don't need too many calories for a quick few miles, but I know I need something.<br /><br />And yes, it's trial and error on the person. What works for me might not work for you. Hoping people might see some ideas for themselves to try.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311487376653590470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702281203428740494.post-36837304152766552452012-07-25T12:22:55.088-04:002012-07-25T12:22:55.088-04:00I never eat before a run under about 8-10 miles. ...I never eat before a run under about 8-10 miles. For longer runs I'll have a serving of Hammer Gel and take a water bottle. If the run is going to be longer than 2 hours, then I add Perpetuem. Depending on the weather, I'll also take Endurolytes. (http://www.hammernutrition.com/) <br /><br />This worked during marathon training and for the marathon I ran last month. I also think it's trial and error by person - what your stomach can or cannot handle.Kathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999643341879464989noreply@blogger.com