? Although you’re not really doing long runs. Do people eat on long runs?Yeah. For sure. Gels or food? Both. Bananas. Energy bars. So I’ll need to eat during the marathon? I don’t drink or eat or anything. Even when I ride. These guys go through water like
and then hearing the elite woman's start at 9am.I had a carbo gel, some 'lovely' Lucozade Sport and a bit of water and took a 'pit stop' before heading down to my starting pen with about 20 minutes to go before the gun. Chatting nervously to the everyone around me
four weeks ago – that John had needed a rest every few 100 metres…'...the competitive urge overcame me again. I knew Ellie would be OK now and with a final burst of energy I ran to overtake a handful of people. John was standing near the finishing line
prefers the weather slightly cooler? The heat we've got at the moment just saps my energy, so training suffers. While I love to be outdoors I end up running on the treadmill or just don't feel like it at all. Is it just me? Carol Price 2 The only
February 2009Hot to trot...Half-Marathon Munchies I’m training for my first half-marathon. What should I be munching during my runs - and when - to keep my energy levels up? Micro Dot Try lots of different things. Carbo gels don't work for everyone – some
that is a must? I am basically starting from scratch and need to get the essentials. – Keith MacPump, tyre repair kit, multi-tool, spare inner tube, saddle bag, bottle cage(s), bottles, energy drink, energy food, cadence/speed monitor, cycle shorts, cycle
