tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844793083472648183.post2412180611405376443..comments2023-09-30T06:51:50.075-04:00Comments on I've Always Been a Joiner: Respect the Distancemacnichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756849604085886005noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844793083472648183.post-78953732800369171902012-03-23T01:19:39.698-04:002012-03-23T01:19:39.698-04:00Nice of you to share your water and GU. I can do s...Nice of you to share your water and GU. I can do short runs without eating first, but definitely would not head out for a 29k with just half a Larabar. Thanks for the reminder to respect the distance. I think I'm falling into the mental trap that since I've done one marathon already that the training should be easier the second time around. But I still need to make sure I have a solid base and not ramp up the miles too quickly.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176267681280039739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844793083472648183.post-39339324950027625172012-03-22T16:09:36.232-04:002012-03-22T16:09:36.232-04:00That sounds like a great first 29K to me! It wasn&...That sounds like a great first 29K to me! It wasn't a bad run for your first that's for sure! I never even did 20 miles in training until I was training for my 4th marathon, so you're doing great! I'm like you, I eat before I run and on training runs, I bring food (sweet and salty bar) in addition to fuel. I tend to get hungry. I eat dinner before my runs at night too. Thankfully not a problem for me. <br /><br />Good luck on SundayRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844793083472648183.post-41744914477254615112012-03-22T15:15:46.664-04:002012-03-22T15:15:46.664-04:00I wouldn't dream of going out for a run - even...I wouldn't dream of going out for a run - even short one - without having something to eat. Before a training run, I have a bowl of oatmeal, blueberries, and kefir, followed by an espresso, before my runs. Before a race, I have a couple of slices of toasted spelt bread, with either almond butter or honey, and an espresso. Not eating before a run is just plain silly.Alanhttp://barefootjourney.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844793083472648183.post-74569851178675110432012-03-22T14:55:44.315-04:002012-03-22T14:55:44.315-04:00My friend doesn't really eat before a long run...My friend doesn't really eat before a long run either. Maybe a coffee and half a piece of toast. Some people are nuts! I have to eat before I run 5K (even if it's just a banana), I can't imagine running 29K with next to nothing in my belly!! Yowza.<br /><br />Good luck on Sunday! I can't wait to read all of the race reports! It seems everyone is doing the ATB! Even the cashier at Fortino's today! LOLSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340368582513539763noreply@blogger.com