Every few weeks I’ll share a long run diary, detailing my nutrition and hydration for the run, what I was thinking about while running, and my overall feelings on the run.
I really like the gels! They give me the carbs (and sometimes sodium) I need to keep going on long runs and they're easier to "eat" than something like Skratch gummies, which are way too much chewing for me. The one thing I don't like about the gels is that they are kind of messy. The front pocket of my vest is just a sticky mess right now because residual gel got all over everything. Huma and HoneyStinger are definitely my favorites. Huma also makes a kind that has caffeine in them, which are good for morning runs.
SO MUCH GOLD in here, Sydney! I found myself relating to so many details - it's in these bits that the marathon experience changes the runner. Always remember that I am here for you to help establish strategies for fueling your run, logistics hacks for those long days, and cheering you on. You're right in the game!
I SO appreciate this encouragement <3 and I will definitely be in touch about fueling. I think that is still a big question mark for me, in the hotter months especially. I never feel that I'm hydrated enough.
Your journey is so inspiring to me!! ❤️
I love your detailed description Syd! Especially the funny encounters with folks out and about--always seems to happen! How do the gels work?
I really like the gels! They give me the carbs (and sometimes sodium) I need to keep going on long runs and they're easier to "eat" than something like Skratch gummies, which are way too much chewing for me. The one thing I don't like about the gels is that they are kind of messy. The front pocket of my vest is just a sticky mess right now because residual gel got all over everything. Huma and HoneyStinger are definitely my favorites. Huma also makes a kind that has caffeine in them, which are good for morning runs.
SO MUCH GOLD in here, Sydney! I found myself relating to so many details - it's in these bits that the marathon experience changes the runner. Always remember that I am here for you to help establish strategies for fueling your run, logistics hacks for those long days, and cheering you on. You're right in the game!
I SO appreciate this encouragement <3 and I will definitely be in touch about fueling. I think that is still a big question mark for me, in the hotter months especially. I never feel that I'm hydrated enough.
Go Sydney, go!