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Fueling for the long run.

By Kristina LaRue, RDN Leave a Comment

Fueling for a long run is a necessary part of marathon training. It only takes a little preparation, but it definitely pays off and keeps you safe. 
We had 18 miles on the schedule this week. Eric and I got up early this morning; had some water with 1/2 a bagel topped with a fried egg. My go to food before a race or training run would be bagels and peanut butter, but I just cannot stomach peanut butter before early morning runs anymore, oh well. On to the incredible egg. We packed the mini cooler with 3 waters and 2 gatorades, and headed to shady Winter Park to get in the mileage.

We stopped at miles 4, 10, and 15 to get some water and gatorade. At mile 4 I decided to carry gatorade with me on the run. I could feel a difference in my energy levels this week, so I believe my next purchase will be one of these hand held water bottles. Eric sweats a lot, and today he lost about 3-4 lb, so is working on rehydrating with 64 ounces of fluids, (16-24 oz per pound lost). Guess he will be taking that to church with him.

I had gels on miles 7 and 12. Eric took 3 gels–he doesn’t eat these very often, so he was wary about it upsetting his stomach and took them miles 10, 14, and 16. He made the comment that he should have started taking nutrition a little earlier on, but it’s trial and error and a learning process. 😉

Refueled with a delicious egg omelet stuffed with onions, spinach, basil and munster cheese per E’s request and some fresh cold melon! YUM. We also tag-teamed some cold leftover fried rice while the omelet was cooking. Now on to shower, iced latte, church, and home for his Dad’s birthday. Enjoy this beautiful day.

Kristina LaRue, RDN
Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Thanks for stopping by Love & Zest. I’m Kristina LaRue, RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. Here on L&Z, I share healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I'm a fan of adding veggies to everything and recipes that make mom life easier.
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