Or in this case, train like you plan to run. Traditionally, I am a empty stomach, morning runner. If I run later, it is long after lunch or dinner, so my stomach at least feels empty. The Half marathon starts at 7 a.m. and it is ridiculous to think that an empty stomach is the way to go for a race of that distance.
So this morning I ate breakfast before my run...gluten free granola, heated with almond milk, all natural chicken and apple sausage and some water. It's not Paleo, but fits my gluten-free, clean eating philosophy. I waited about two hours, because I think that is how it will be on race day and hit the treadmill for my first "long" run of 2 miles. I briefly considered running outdoors, until I saw that it was 14-degrees out. Not gonna happen.
My run was great! Remember - running has always been a part of my life, but I haven't run longer than 3.1 miles in a decade, and haven't run longer than 1.5 miles for the last 3 years or so. No issue at all with having food on my stomach, which is a huge relief. Running long distances is about endurance and managing your energy resources...food is energy. I may add in a banana about 30 mins before my long runs (based on some of the Half training sites I've been visiting), but other than that the Race Day breakfast is set. What about energy resupply during the race? Some say it's not needed for a Half, others recommend gels, which sounds gross...more to come on that later.
Next step - Running shoes. Have to decide soon, because my Nike MaxMotos are old and not light enough for the distance I'll be running. My Brooks are too minimalist for this race, so I will check out the Saucony Kinvara line, hopefully this weekend to have plenty of time to break them in.
Half Marathon Training Progress Report (From Thurs) -
Half Marathon Training Progress Report (Today) -
So this morning I ate breakfast before my run...gluten free granola, heated with almond milk, all natural chicken and apple sausage and some water. It's not Paleo, but fits my gluten-free, clean eating philosophy. I waited about two hours, because I think that is how it will be on race day and hit the treadmill for my first "long" run of 2 miles. I briefly considered running outdoors, until I saw that it was 14-degrees out. Not gonna happen.
My run was great! Remember - running has always been a part of my life, but I haven't run longer than 3.1 miles in a decade, and haven't run longer than 1.5 miles for the last 3 years or so. No issue at all with having food on my stomach, which is a huge relief. Running long distances is about endurance and managing your energy resources...food is energy. I may add in a banana about 30 mins before my long runs (based on some of the Half training sites I've been visiting), but other than that the Race Day breakfast is set. What about energy resupply during the race? Some say it's not needed for a Half, others recommend gels, which sounds gross...more to come on that later.
Image Source: Roommate Running Adventures blog
Next step - Running shoes. Have to decide soon, because my Nike MaxMotos are old and not light enough for the distance I'll be running. My Brooks are too minimalist for this race, so I will check out the Saucony Kinvara line, hopefully this weekend to have plenty of time to break them in.
Half Marathon Training Progress Report (From Thurs) -
- .25 mile walk
- 1.5 mile run (10'00" pace)
- .25 mile walk
Total Distance - 2 miles
Total Time - 24'20"
Half Marathon Training Progress Report (Today) -
- .25 mile walk
- 2 mile run (10'00" pace)
- .25 mile walk
Total Distance - 2.5 miles
Total Time - 29'19"
Total Time - 29'19"
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