To all the runners: I need your suggestions and tips...

[Norma48]

... As I shared before, this coming Sunday September 4th I am running my first ever half marathon, .... I am kind of nervous about what to eat this week, remember I am a recovering binger so I can not run loose and eat whatever I want for fuel, I also need to know before the sunday should I have a day of rest? please reply me.
Norma

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[amyg]

Norma-

When I ran my half marathon I did a taper and carb load and was pleasantly surprised by the results!! I had trained at a 10 minute mile but finished the half marathon in 2;04, an almost 9 minute mile pace.

You can check them out at www.runnersworld.com or http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/.

Good luck!!!

 

[Elaine Keller]

From Runner's World:

"The Carbs Rule:

For a few days before a long race emphasize carbohydrates in your diet. Carblo-loading became the marathoner's mantra after Scandinavian studies in 1967 suggested cramming down carbs following a period of carb depletion produced super-charged athletes. Experts now say simply emphasizing carbs a few days before a race over two hours works just as well. The exception: There's a word for carbo-loading during regular training or before a short race: gluttony."


Hope that helps!

 

[Mckmain]

RE: To all the runners: I need your suggestions and ti...

I don't necessarily carb load during the week before an event. I am a Vegan though so I do eat more carbs than most in the forms of veggies and fruits. I would say yes...take off a rest day the day before the half. Also if you do any weight training at all cut that back also. Get plenty of water the day before the half. And http://www.phpbbforfree.com/forums/images/smiles/chris105.gif[/img]...let us know how it goes.......Carole

 

[amyg]

RE: To all the runners: I need your suggestions and ti...

All good advice! Also good to remember, after the run, you may not feel like running a single step for a few days-2 weeks, and that's OKAY!!