https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:55:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1674048 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 03:40:35 +0000 Carla 1674048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My marathon coach assigned me reading during our first session together - 'Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook.' She has a recipe for making your own 'sports drink'. During long runs (up to 4 hours) I used the home made sports drink and dates (carbs and sugar) that I cut up into 1 cm cubes.</p> <p>I find the pre-packaged stuff revolting (sorry) but will use watered down lemon flavoured Gatorade during long bike rides and races. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1671722 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:47:27 +0000 Meredith 1671722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you found some good options. Have recently been thinking about Picky Bars (created by elite distance athletes with optimal balance of carbs, protein, fat) and Phat Fudge (heavy on the fat as the name implies...there is also a recipe for it if you don't want the squeeze packs). I like real ingredients so prefer things like this over goos. I've used the fudge before hour-long high intensity workouts with success. Still not much help with electrolyte advice, although have you tried the Gatorade jelly beans?</p> <p><a href="http://pickybars.com" rel="nofollow">http://pickybars.com</a><br /> <a href="http://phatfudge.com" rel="nofollow">http://phatfudge.com</a><br /> <a href="http://paleochef.com/2014/11/19/phat-fudge-recipe/" rel="nofollow">http://paleochef.com/2014/11/19/phat-fudge-recipe/</a> (I recommend adding the coffee grounds!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1671699 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:53:31 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1671699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quick update: when I was at the running store I picked up some electrolyte options to try. I'll wait on the food/goos until I get into longer mileage later in the summer. I've tried the nuun - tablets you put in your water - and the taste of the flavor I tried was OK if not spectacular. It is handier than carrying around something like Gatorade or Vitamin Water because you can just leave them in your car or throw them in a pocket and mix up with water on the spot. I've also got some Osmo drink mix to try, and saltstick caps and hammer endurolytes (also capsules). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1662364 Mon, 16 May 2016 23:40:38 +0000 greycat6 1662364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like NUUN tablets for electrolyte balance. &nbsp;You drop them in a bottle of water and they help with muscle cramps during a long workout. &nbsp;I do a lot of hot yoga and they help keep me in balance and hydrated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661991 Mon, 16 May 2016 07:01:41 +0000 Natalie 1661991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did my first two half marathons last year. And I like water and gels, the kind made by cliff that have caffeine. I take two that have caffeine, and two that don't, and alternate them. Gatorade makes me feel ill; sorry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661959 Mon, 16 May 2016 02:16:14 +0000 Anonymous 1661959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure you can eat these during a marathon, but I like Cliff bars because they seem to be the moistest type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661855 Sun, 15 May 2016 20:14:10 +0000 Sal 1661855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no expert- just ensure you don't try anything new on the day. Experiment with sports drinks or gu in training if you are wanting to. I felt water was enough after oatmeal for breakfast and a few sweets over the last five km. I am considering another or maybe running one..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661418 Sun, 15 May 2016 00:58:10 +0000 Nebraskim 1661418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just walked a half on May 1 (my 6th). I'm kind of in continuous training mode and typically will jog walk 3-5 miles 3-5 times a week; then about 2 months out start adding longer walks and ramp up my frequency, including a couple of 13s and 12s, and then mostly 8 to 10s. For me, water (up to 24-32 ounces) and a little gatorade&nbsp;(like less than 8 oz) are good for liquids (our half was rainy and cold so not a lot of heavy sweating, unlike last year's nearly 80 temps). More impt for me is the electrolyte thing. I eat a very low salt diet and I very easily deplete my electrolytes if it's hot. So I always carry a small plastic bag of a few almonds, cashews and dried fruits (pineapple, mango, bananas, cranberries) to which I add about 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Three years ago I had a fairly serious bonk during a 1/2 when it was very warm, I ran the first 10K and by mile 9, every muscle in my lower legs cramped simultaneously. I refused to quit though and hobbled in but it was not pleasant. Since then, I have been very careful about eating enough calories and salt during my training and the 1/2 to keep from repeating that experience and so far, it's all been good. Our 1/2 and full marathons have excellent volunteers with lots of water stops, etc. I tend to alternate water and gatorade&nbsp;(we have aid every 3 to 4 miles --so there are 5 total during the 13 miles). Good luck. I love doing city's 1/2 marathon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661346 Sat, 14 May 2016 22:51:52 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1661346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, Sally! That's great. I hope it went well and you're not too sore. If you have any tips, let me know!</p> <p>Thanks, Janet. Do you have any flavors of Gu you prefer, or protein bars? In the past on long hikes I've mostly stuck with nuts since they're so portable and unsquishable, but I have a feeling I'll want something with a bit more carbs for this training. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661250 Sat, 14 May 2016 20:37:21 +0000 Janet 1661250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I keep it simple. Water and Gu. That will get me through 1-2 hours of whatever. I'm not a big fan of sports drinks but I will sometimes use them during a workout or race if they are provided and I feel like I need them (especially if I am sweating a lot, which I usually am!) For longer workouts, I'll put a protein bar and a banana in my jersey pocket or my bike pack, since I'm mainly doing only long bicycling distances these days. That will get me through 2-4 hours, and then I treat myself with a good hearty meal!</p> <p>For supported training and events (I trained with TNT for my first and second half marathons), they usually provide Gatorade and pretzels every few miles. If you are like me and sweat a lot, take advantage of those -- I found out after one warm and humid 9-mile run that I really need to replenish salt! </p> <p>One tip: don't do Gu and Gatorade (or the sport drink of your choice) together. At one stop, have a Gu and water, and alternate so that at the next stop you have Gatorade.</p> <p>I prefer to carry as little as possible, but you will figure out pretty quickly what works best for you. Kudos to you for training for this! You'll be glad you did! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661234 Sat, 14 May 2016 20:02:36 +0000 Sal 1661234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just walked a half yesterday! We trained up to 17 km and then did the 21.5 km for the first time in the race. I just drank water and in the event ate a few sweets. Jaded today but it was s lot of fun- you will enjoy it Laura!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/drinksfood-for-long-workouts#post-1661137 Sat, 14 May 2016 17:25:14 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1661137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, this one is definitely OT (gear post in on topic). I'm training to walk a half marathon and when I get to the longer hour-plus distances I will need to add in something besides plain water. Any recs for sports drinks, electrolyte products, goos, post-workout nutrition? </p>