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Before a run is usually nothing unless it's going to be over 3 hours. During the run is usually nothing unless it's going to be a hard 2 hours or 3+ easy hours. For during the run, I've come to like Tailwind, but my best advice is to try literally everything you can. Only you will be able to tell what will work. It took a lot of experimenting with all kinds of real food and "running" food. I still use gels sometimes. Honey Stinger Waffles work good too. Full sugar soda is pretty good during a real long one. I've had luck with fruit like dates and raisins. Even had a bacon grilled cheese during my last Ultra. Like I said, lots of experimenting. Good luck! Happy to answer any questions you might have.
VSG: 3/12/15
I exercised right up to two days before the operation. I swam every day. No reason that they should say no
I forgot to ask my doc about this. I'm 2 days into pre-op diet. Is it recommended or okay to exercise during pre-op diet phase?
Super week was mostly a success. Got in 72 miles with 12,200ft. of climbing. Feel pretty good too.
Monday-4 mile run
Tuesday-5 mile run
Wednesday-5 mile run
Thursday-7 mile trail run
Friday-rest and rehab stuff
Saturday-20 mile run
Sunday 10 mile run
VSG: 3/12/15
Well next sunday at this time I will have done my race. I have done the training so it now comes down to race day.
Monday- 30 minutes swim doing 6 easy sprints of 50 meters
Tues 45 easy run and my trainer will be there so she will make sure I keep it easy
Wed 60 minute swim
Thursday 50 minute ride 5 minute run
Friday love this stay off feet as much as possible. Told husband he will have to get me what every I want or need. lol
Saturday 15 minute leg shake
Sunday race 2k swim 90k bike 21k run
It has taken me years to figure out what my stomach will handle. Each of us is so different. For my long runs i have found a gel that is maple syrup, salt and ginger. As we all know ginger helps settle the stomach and this has worked for me. The best part is I can take half of it and put the lid on it and take the other half later. I do a bagel real early on the race day. There are gels out there that are low in sugar i have used them. I can not eat anything solid during the run or I will be looking for the bathroom. Until you figure out what your stomach will handle make sure you run where there are washrooms
Walking is great. There are also great apps out there for exercise. I've heard good things about Sworkit and FitStar, but I haven't used either personally.
It's really a matter of figuring out what will get you moving and then, from there, figure out how to do it at home :) I run and do yoga "at home."
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
When I'm training and on a long run day, I'll do a single Clif Blok every 2 miles. For short runs, I do nothing. For me, a long run here is anything more than an hour. Less than an hour, I add nothing to my diet.
On actual race day, I will eat a protein bar in the morning. If there are bananas out at the race, I might have a banana pre-race as well. Then I have a single Clif Blok every 2 miles.
I also, of course, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I am just shy of 6 weeks away from the big day..... so my question is..... does anyone have any exercise tips to do at home. I can not go to the gym, because my work schedule and being a mama, do not match up with the hours they are open.
I know for the first 6 weeks, to be happy with walking and deep breathing.
after that the snow should be flying so I will get lots of snow Considering our city is #1 in snow fall. but I don't want to loose muscle, and shoveling alone is not enough
I'm a new runner and I am training for a half marathon. I had RNY 7 years ago. I am curious what people who are distance runners eat before a run. I am not afraid of carbs but I do react poorly to them sometimes. I would also love to know what you guys eat on runs cause all the gels and bars I have seen have way too my sugar for my system.
Thanks for any tips or advice.
