Fuel for LSRs?
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Feb 2012
8:34am, 15 Feb 2012
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Jambomo
I've been going out for my lsr's early Sunday morning and I'm getting to the really long runs now. I wanted to know what are the best foods to eat before I go out to give me enough or more energy? I'd be eating about 2 hrs before I go. Thanks |
Feb 2012
8:38am, 15 Feb 2012
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Mrs Winkle
I normally have muesli mixed with soya yoghurt and honey, or a bowl of porridge if it's cold. Not two hours before though - I'd be starving again by the time I started! I eat about 30 - 45 minutes before setting out. During a run, I like chocolate or jam sandwiches towards the end if I get hungry.
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Feb 2012
8:40am, 15 Feb 2012
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Nellers
Porridge with honey, or bagels with honey. If I've got less time before the run I eat those nutrigrain breakfast bar things as they seem to be easier to digest during the run. During the run I've generally coped by using iso drinks and jelly babies but I've started to experiment with gels this year. |
Feb 2012
8:41am, 15 Feb 2012
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sheri3004
I can't face much first thing in the morning, so I would probably just have some toast and jam before I go out, maybe a small bowl of porridge if I can manage, and make sure I have had a good meal the night before.
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Feb 2012
8:45am, 15 Feb 2012
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Jon_T
I go for a bowl of porridge with sliced banana and honey, or super berry Granola. Then a gel or two during the run, and maybe some haribo sweets or jelly beans if I remember to sort them out.
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Feb 2012
8:49am, 15 Feb 2012
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Jambomo
Thanks guys, I like bagels so they would be a good about and I can do muesli - I'm not a porridge fan so much but I guess when needs must  thank you I will try these over the next few weeks and see what works best!
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Feb 2012
8:57am, 15 Feb 2012
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SuperDave!
All my LSR's are done on 2 slices of malt loaf. It works well for me. Keeps me full till after the run.
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Feb 2012
9:07am, 15 Feb 2012
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Puddington
I think a good meal the night before is as important. I do all my general runs on an empty stomach, as it's so early and I've usually had a decent dinner. For long runs, I'm fine with a slice of toast and some peanut butter, about an hour or so before leaving.
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Feb 2012
9:08am, 15 Feb 2012
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Wriggling Snake
Porridge when cold, Special K when not, orange juice, water and flapjacks for the runs themselves
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Feb 2012
9:23am, 15 Feb 2012
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Jambomo
Oh I never thought about the meal the night before - I guess carbs like pasta/potatoes etc are best for that
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