Friday, July 3, 2009

Fueling for long runs

As we press into our summer training, many of you will be embarking on longer runs in preparation for your fall 1/2 marathon, or marathon. As your runs become longer, fueling becomes essential during your run, and also in the recovery process. Experiment now with gels, energy chews (such as Clif Bloks and Luna Moons), and energy drink to ensure your stomach will tolerate your fueling plan come race day. The following link is a concise, well written piece from Runners World about fueling and hydration for long run training, and marathoning.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-239-379--12588-0,00.html

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