Fri, Jul-30-04, 14:05
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Plan: somewhat low-carb
Stats: 136/134/130
BF:
Progress: 33%
Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
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Originally Posted by climbergrl
Oh, and I'm with you on the chocolate, except for I prefer the more healthy version as a special treat now and then - milk chocolate! Besides, chocolate is a vegetable - it comes from the cocoa bean and beans are vegetables. Please don't tell me I'm stretching it a bit!
Actually, dark chocolate is the BEST chocolate. It has the least sugar, least butterfat, and most anti-cancer antioxidants. It's best to get high quality dutch dark chocolate.
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Yes, I know the dark is preferred, but I really don't like it very much. I don't remember if I've ever had the dutch dark, so maybe that's it.
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Originally Posted by climbergrl
It's interesting what you were saying about carb vs fat mileage. Don't most runners say they hit the wall at about 18 miles? Hmmmm
Mostly runners hit the wall because of glycogen shortage in the muscles, or dehydration, or improper training. didn't hit the wall in my marathon, but then again, the day before the race I ate with abandon at the expo! (all those yummy energy bars) I also did my longest run at 24 miles at near race pace, so I was very confident about the race. I think it is fine to have no carbs during my training, but int he end I really wanted to reach my goal (under 4hours, which I did, at 3:51) and I KNEW that with carbs the race would be easier, and I would go back to strict low carb afterwards.
I highly recommnd the gels. They are a quick burst of carbs that will get burned up quickly, and by the end of the race the carbs will no longer be in your system. I feel an almost immediate surge in energy when I use them. In the RnR marathon, I took one at mile 8 and one a little later, maybe at 14. I'm sure this is why I didn't bonk, and actually finished with my last few miles very strong! I try to use them TKD style, so that I get the carbs right before or during the workout so my depleted muscles can really suck up allt he glycogen they need and burn it out.
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Silly question - what's TKD?
I'm afraid my body just does not like the gels or the energy bars. I am yet to find a brand that doesn't make me vomit (sorry!) or at least make me nauseous, even with a good water chaser. I can however use diluted Gatorade (50/50), but that's not nearly sufficient, I know. I've ended up going with small granola/trail mix bars. Again, not the same thing, but they don't seem to bother my g-i tract in the same way.
It's interesting that you use the gels at 8 and 14 miles. What I've found so far is that the race organizers here provide gels at about 30 or 31km (18mi). Maybe they should provide them just a little sooner? Again, not for me, though. sigh. Maybe it is a brand issue?
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Originally Posted by climbergrl
My carb intake on a daily basis is VERY low, near induction levels. However, in preparation for a long run the next day I will eat a lower fat dinner, with a low GI carb such as yams. The low fat helpst he body absorb the carbs better. In the a.m. I will have oatmeal (if I'm hungry) and bring GU with me ont he long run. I've never, ever been a carb-loader though. I've always hated pasta, rice, bagels and bread!
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I wish I hated pasta, rice, whole grains, etc! I love them unfortunately. But my willpower is good enough that I can cut back considerably (I have on a regular basis during the last several months) when I'm not training very hard, and especially through the winter when I don't run the same distances.
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