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.
I just joined this subreddit and i see people talking about gels and snacks… what are those? … i run 10/15ks sometimes and i cant carry water because i cant run while holding something and i always feel like i am dying by the 9th or 10th kilometer. Am i supposed to be “refueling” (that is also a word i picked up rn from this sub)?
Can anyone point me to some resources for this. Seems like I’ve been doing it all wrong.
Usually after about an hour of running your body has used up all it’s readily available energy. Sugar is a quick energy source that is easy to burn. Gummy bears, skittles or other candies are popular. I just ran a half marathon with honey packs. Gels -common name brands GU and Clif shots- are specifically made for athletes to refuel. A quick google or Runner’s World search should help you out.
Food and snacks/energy stuff aren’t needed for 95% of what people are running
Omg what is UP with all these people looking like they’re rucking in Iraq?
You mean I don’t need a gel to get through my morning 2 mile run???
Don’t let big gel know about this
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.
I just joined this subreddit and i see people talking about gels and snacks… what are those? … i run 10/15ks sometimes and i cant carry water because i cant run while holding something and i always feel like i am dying by the 9th or 10th kilometer. Am i supposed to be “refueling” (that is also a word i picked up rn from this sub)?
Can anyone point me to some resources for this. Seems like I’ve been doing it all wrong.
Usually after about an hour of running your body has used up all it’s readily available energy. Sugar is a quick energy source that is easy to burn. Gummy bears, skittles or other candies are popular. I just ran a half marathon with honey packs. Gels -common name brands GU and Clif shots- are specifically made for athletes to refuel. A quick google or Runner’s World search should help you out.