How I fuel my long runs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- I get asked this question a lot and, seeing as many of you are in half marathon and marathon training mode I thought I'd share with you how I fuel my long runs. What do I use and when do I use it. It's pretty simple but you have to find what works for you. Whether it be what fluid you take on board or what gel your body is ok with, you need to try it in training and not on race day. That's a big part of what the long run is; experimentation.
Got a hydration vest but not used it yet. This video is really helpful, as are all your videos. You genuinely want to educate and help people. Respect!
Thanks Peter. That’s very kind 😊
Narrabeen Lagoon? I thought I recognised the place! I mostly do my long runs there :)
Ha ha awesome! This is a blast from the past 😊
Nothing new on race day. Been using the SIS gels and they are great lots of flavours and they keep having discounts on so I stock up. Fruit salad is good
Yeah we’ve been doing that too. Thought fruit salad would be horrible but as it turns out it reminds me of those sweets we used to eat as kids. So actually they’re not bad 😂
The longest run I've done to date is 41km, for that I have stopped for a gel/carb drink every 10km, that sounds about right, doesn't it? My first marathon is in 3 weeks.
Like I say in the video I think it kind of depends on you and the speed you run at. 10km gaps would be too much for me when I’m running in a race. I would average a gel every 7-8km which would be about 30ish mins. But it’s very individual so if every 10 works for you then that’s great. Good luck, let me know how it goes 👍🏻
In a race I assume you don’t use a vest? So how do you drink every 10 min or do you just drink at the fuelling stations? And do you you stop at everyone? Thank you! I love your channel btw and think you and Mary are awesome!
Best and most useful running channel ever❤
Aggghhh where’s poor Mary?? Did she catch up? 😂
Ha ha yeah she got there eventually. She had a lovely run and was in significantly less pain than me 😂
Do you use the same strategy or have you updated what you use and how you use it.
This was really helpful. I’m just starting to regularly exceed half marathon distance. Thank you!
Great stuff! I’m really glad it helped. Are you training for anything in particular?
This Messy Happy I just started running a year ago, and now a couple weeks into my training block for my first marathon this December!
@@SamWynne How did the marathon go?
@@ScuffleYT They went great! I have now ran two. The first went really great and easy, the second one i pushed hard the whole time and learned a lot about myself and the sport, but still brought home a PR even though I didn’t hit my goal time
@@SamWynne Awesome! Sorry, I'm looking at your 2 years ago posting, how has your stamina increased since then? :) I'm preparing for my first half marathon in 2 months hehe
Thanks for the upload. Just came across your Channel and it’s very informative
Thanks Michael. Much appreciated. Thanks for the kind words 😊
Is your re-hydration drink a mix of carbs and electrolytes?
No mine is just electrolyte drink. In the early days I found if I used a carb drink AND gels it cramped my stomach up badly. This combo seems to work for me 👍🏻
Ben I have the same running vest as you. Question right hand side top pocket has what appears to be 2 pencil holders behind the Velcro pocket. Any idea what you could use them for?
I went for Salomon soft flasks with the longer tube, you can just drink on the run then.
I forget to drink as I run with GNR and The Yorkshire Marathon worries about dehydrating. Last years GNR was really hot and I took a bottle from every aid station I passed plus the 2 bottles I had on me and it wasn’t enough was very thirsty by the end of the event.
Maybe for pencils? 🤦🏻♂️😂
Yeah I’m going to invest in the longer straw type lids so I don’t have to remove them either. I only drink water from aid stations so hopefully Seville and London are stocked up enough 🤔
This Messy Happy Do you take electrolyte/ salt tablets as well with you?
This Messy Happy you can’t get gems in there, too small for bars, they must of had an idea why to put it there 🤔
Northern Ninja Runner no I’ve never taken a salt tablet in my life. But I’ve never had cramp in my life either. I just use the electrolytes in the drink
Wow, that trail looks beautiful!
Ohhh man it was awesome!
Nice video :)! Do you always take the gels and water? Even with a marathon distance? Or do you also eat something like a banana or energie bar? And what a beautiful place to run!
Thanks mate. I tend to stick with gels on a run because of the size. Maybe bananas and energy bars on the bike.
Great advice and what a run that looked! The lemon and lime sis gel for me every time.
Ha ha really? I’m so boring I just love the orange one 😂 yeah it was a beaut of a run. Just wish it wasn’t quite so painful 😣
Great advice Ben, and that trail looks amazing! Happy New Year!
Thanks buddy. Yeah it was awesome. Back home now in the cold and dark 😣 how’s your training going?
@@ThisMessyHappy just starting really, focussing on 70.3 this year :)
Thanks dude, I skate board sometimes 7 hours in one day.
Beautiful Australia, looks like you are well away from the fires. Great to hear your gel tips! I have only ran half marathon distance, but hoping to build back up to that and more. I understand why your Achilles are sore now, hope you are resting now.
Yes it’s a beautiful place. And lovely and warm 😣 we did manage to avoid the fires fortunately but you could tell us was affecting the people over there.!do you have a particular goal race in mind?
@@ThisMessyHappy a half marathon in May hopefully.
Thats pretty far good vid
Thanks 😊
Nice trail
Thanks buddy. It’s a lovely part of the world
Well said.
Cheers mate very helpful - just about to go do a cheeky 11k
Sweet! How did it go? What are you training for?
It was hard work as was my first run for about 3 weeks but did ok. I’m training for the London marathon and London half in March. Doing it in memory of my dad who passed away in September, so raising money for the hospice he was at. Makes it easier when I think about him as I run
Sorry to hear that, mate. But as you say, great inspiration and motivation for the running. I’ll be at London so maybe I’ll see you there 👍🏻 good luck with the training
This Messy Happy thanks mate! Looking forward to the journey and getting myself ready for April - keep up the good work 👍🏼
Cheers
Just started marathon training for Big Sur. Excited to try SIS gels out for long runs. Thanks for the tip!
Oh wow! Big Sur is a bucket list marathon for me. That’s so exciting!! Good luck. Let me know how it goes 👍🏻
Used a gel today on my first long run. Loved the consistency! No belly bomb! Could feel it kick in after 10 min! Great suggestion....thanks again
Oh, and Big Sur is definitely one you should aim to check off that bucket list. Words can not give enough to describe the beauty of that run! This will be my 2nd time!