Half Marathon - Nutritional Needs during the Race

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Derby Tup Sep 2015 6:38pm, 15 Sep 2015 17751 posts	0 Derby Tup If it's hot maybe a small drink for a HM, but I wouldn't expect to eat (pb 1-40)
Ness Sep 2015 6:54pm, 15 Sep 2015 6726 posts	0 Ness I have a good breakfast, 2 or 3 hours before the race. Usually beans on toast followed by a small fruit yoghurt. I have a glass of water with it. Tea or coffee seems to irritate my gut. 15 minutes or so before the start, I have a couple of dextrose tablets. After an hour of running a couple more dextrose tablets and a couple more towards the end. I don't bother taking on water unless it's very warm. I've run 30+ half maras... Love them.
Chris Sep 2015 9:15am, 16 Sep 2015 343 posts	0 Chris Dextrose tablets without water? I tried that once and it turned to dust in my mouth
Ness Sep 2015 9:04pm, 16 Sep 2015 6728 posts	0 Ness They are quite dry, yes, but I manage to get them down. I find them easier to deal with than gels and they are a whole lot cheaper.
Komodo Sep 2015 12:08am, 17 Sep 2015 16 posts	0 Komodo I do similar - jelly babies in plastic bag down the bra instead of dextrose though. Know not everyone wears a bra...
MeLAR Sep 2015 9:54am, 17 Sep 2015 2606 posts	0 MeLAR I did the exact same thins with my Jelly Babies on the GNR Komodo, bras better than any handbags I really struggled with my stomach 8 miles in, not sure if it was porridge for breakfast or the Lucozade sports drinks