Diet and fueling for half marathon

Hi all. I'm 7 mo post op and at goal. I am training for my first half marathon in the spring. I have been doing 5k and wondering  if any sleevers that are runners would have advice on during the run fueling and a good food plan to follow. I can manage about 3 to 4 oz of protein. What I have been reading is lots of carbs for runs over 60 min. Any advice please. 

JubJub, MikeB and Macmadame come to mind as endurance athletes with VSG.

frisco

I'm a runner and my runs tend to be between 1-1.5 hours these days.  I'm fine to just hydrate before I run and have a protein shake afterward.  For my longer runs, I do rehydrate in the middle as well.  But.. that's nowhere near the half marathon you'll be doing!  

My partner is a marathoner and he swears by GUs.  They're little gummy things that are easy to eat in the middle of a long run.  He uses them every 4-6 miles.  

If you research keto adaptation you won't need to worry as much about fueling for that level.  The GUs mentioned above have limits.

Hi Mike,
I have ran several half marathons and two full marathons. You will need to make sure that you are fully hydrated the morning of the race. Drink a lot of water the day before. Also, make sure that you eat a protein packed breakfast at least 30-45 minutes before the race.
I carry a waist pack with a water bottle and a few "Honey Stinger" energy gel packs for the run. I will eat a gel pack every 5 miles. I carry a water bottle full of water because I still can't chug water so, I will take sips of water as I need to along the run.
I have not had any problems during a half marathon due to lack of water or fuel. Also, I make sure that I drink a lot of water at the end of the race. Most races will have some type of food they hand out at the end. I will grab some of the fruit on my way out of the finishing corral. I hope this helps. Good luck with your training and on your first half marathon. Keep us posted on your progress.

My husband does a lot of running, even obstacle course events like Tough Mudder.  I run too,  when I'm not pregnant ;)

What you need before a race really depends on you.  As you progress in your training, listen to your body.  If you find that you routinely feel weak when you shoot for longer runs,  try adding in some whole grain crackers with a slice of cheese or a piece of fruit a couple of hours in advance.   Hydration is very important as well, as others have pointed out. 

In terms of the time immediately before the race, my husband and I like to make sure we get healthy carbs and lean protein the night before and that we eat fruit or toast about two hours before the run starts.  But again,  everyone's bodies seem to have their own needs during longer runs,  so you really need to just pay attention to how your body responds in training and go from there.  

Good luck! :)

Thanks for the input. I have been reading a lot about diet and fueling but not for sleevers. Thanks for your help. 

This book is a good read on endurance athletes on low carb diets. You're much less likely to bonk if you're fully adapted to a low carb diet when you race.