Subject: RE: fuel/hydration plan for a looong run? Remember the cardinal rule of racing. Never try anything new just for the event. You wouldn't buy a brand new pair of running shoes the day before, so I would make sure whatever you eat is something that you know for certain will not bother your system during exercise. I've used the gels before, but they seem to lack substance. For a longish event like that, you want something that is easily digestable, has simple packaging (you won't eat it if it's difficult to open on the run ), and is easy to carry. I've always had good luck with certain foods not bothering me during long distance events, such as bicycling a century or double century. Peanut butter/crackers, bananas (despite the hassles with peeling them ), soft granola bars (hate the hard to chew ones ). Raisins and dried dates are good becuase I can reach into a bag or pocket and grab a handful. The secret is constant snacking, keep the "gas tank" full, so to speak. Better to do it that way than a lot of food at one shot.
Have a good race and let us know how it goes.
Max |