Personal rule of thumb: only take a gel or chewable run food if I’m running more than 8 miles/ 60 minutes, or maybe if I’m starving when I’m about to head out the door. I never run well when I’ve eaten within the last 3-4 hours.
Conversely, sometimes running a couple hours after a sizable meal helps incentivize me to slow down and take it really easy - can’t spend too much time in zone 3 without wicked side cramps and/or GI distress.
Personal rule of thumb: only take a gel or chewable run food if I’m running more than 8 miles/ 60 minutes, or maybe if I’m starving when I’m about to head out the door. I never run well when I’ve eaten within the last 3-4 hours.
Conversely, sometimes running a couple hours after a sizable meal helps incentivize me to slow down and take it really easy - can’t spend too much time in zone 3 without wicked side cramps and/or GI distress.