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Tuesdays on the Run: Fueling on the Run + Giveaway

August 19, 2014 by MCM Mama 44 Comments

Trying to figure out what to eat on the run sometimes seems to be one of the great mysteries of the world.  So, I am excited that the topic for today’s Tuesdays on the Run link up is how to fuel your run.  Patty, April, and I are looking forward to hearing how others fuel.  I can’t wait to hear everyone’s solutions.

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Despite having run 13 half marathons in 2013 and 15 half marathons in 2014, I still don’t have it down to a science.  I know what works for me *most* of the time, but even my tried and true sometimes fails me. The key thing though, is this is what works for my body.  It might not work for you.

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Before

I’m super boring.  I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before nearly every single long run and race.  For me, it’s the perfect combination of fat, carbs, and proteins and it does not upset my stomach.  An hour and a half before race time seems to the optimal time for me to eat it, but at one race I took the last bite 5 minutes before the start and I was fine.  Earlier than an hour and a half = major hunger around mile 8 or 9.  (I also have to have coffee, but that’s not really a race related need so much as an addiction…)

During

Often, my answer to this is “nothing”.  I have run many of my half marathons with nothing but nuun.  I do well with Gu and Clif gels, but I seem to lose my interest in eating when I’m running.  I’ve also had great success with foods such as oreos, animal crackers, and cut up Clif bars.  If it’s hot out, Gatorade is where it’s at for me.  The calories + electrolytes will keep me going during a hot humid race like little else seems to do.  For long training runs, I don’t eat.  No real reason – I just have gotten in the habit of not eating.

After

I am a huge fan of both regular chocolate milk and Muscle Milk.  We always have milk in the house and I’m one of the weird ones who find a really cold glass of chocolate milk refreshing.  I usually can’t eat right after a long run or race, so this gets some protein and calories into me, while also adding to my hydration.  I have similar results with Muscle Milk and I love it because I can take it along with me without refrigerating it.  I usually manage one of the two right away and then I try to get in an actual meal within an hour or so.  I’ve shared my addiction to Subway sandwiches after half marathons.    That, plus a coke (which I never drink otherwise) are my favorite thing after a half marathon. And, of course, beer will happen at some point!

And to help you find *your* perfect fueling and hydration options, I’m giving away a sample pack of Clif Shot Performance drinks.  Enter below!

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  1. Melissa says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:41 am

    I’m a fan of Gatorade

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  2. Audrey D says

    August 19, 2014 at 5:59 am

    water

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  3. Annmarie says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:44 am

    I love reading how other people fuel for running and am always trying out new things. I fuel with almond butter and toast before and use pocketfuel naturals during a long run. After I usually just chug water or a glass of Nuun 🙂
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  4. Stacey says

    August 19, 2014 at 6:56 am

    I love Gatorade or Nuun to rehydrate during and right after my run.

    Reply
  5. Tina@GottaRunNow says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Chocolate milk is a convenient post-run drink since it comes in cartons. Sometimes I bring some to drink after a race and it’s great when the race hands some out.
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  6. Karen says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Nuun and choc milk forvmr

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  7. Coco says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:32 am

    I usually do Gatorade during a race, but I’ve been using Nuun for training since they are a Ragnar sponsor. The one time I had chocolate milk after a race it was fantastic!
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  8. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Water and Powerade
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  9. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    August 19, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I’m going to start eating pb and J sandwiches before my morning runs now. Great idea!
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  10. Laura p says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:02 am

    I also love chocolate milk after long runs. Short runs I’m fine with just water.

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  11. Rachel R says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I tend to stick with water. If it is really hot and I am out on a long run I will drink nuun.

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  12. Deborah Brooks says

    August 19, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I also do the pb&j before and milk afterwards. Gatorade seems to work well for me too on a run. Now if only I could run as far and as often as you do 🙂
    Deborah Brooks recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run-Hydration & FuelingMy Profile

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  13. AShley Widis says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’d love to try the Clif shots! I also enjoy a coke or coke zero after a major run or race. NO other time!

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  14. Christine says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I like Gatorade, but sometimes my stomach doesn’t agree and then it is water.
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  15. Chaitali says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are my go to pre-race food as well. I had a night race recently and had pizza. That was a mistake. I’m sticking with PB&J even for night races now 🙂 I’ve been taking mini boxes of raisins on runs that last longer than an hour and that seems to provide a good hit of carbs/sugar mid-run.
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  16. Tiffany says

    August 19, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for hosting the link-up! I usually use Nuun for hydration during runs, but I’ve been curious about the ClifShot beverage mixes. I’ve found I’m okay with pretty much anything during a run, it’s what I consume the evening before that can make or break a situation for me.
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  17. Amy @ Life to the Full says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I’m a fan of good ole chocolate milk 🙂
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  18. Laura kline says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I like oatmeal, a hard boiled egg and a banana before a race. During I love stingers or chomps.mi use them like treats…I love them and I can eat 2-3 with no water. I drink nunn…not a Gatorade fan.

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  19. Heather ODonnell says

    August 19, 2014 at 10:49 am

    My stomach can only handle water while running. But as soon as I finish, I’ll grab something with electrolytes. Or chocolate milk. Or beer…hey, I live in WI!!
    Heather ODonnell recently posted…Recovery updateMy Profile

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  20. Tiina says

    August 19, 2014 at 11:50 am

    I love me some Nuun, but I am still working on a good nutrition plan. I have my first 70.3 coming up and the nutrition makes me crazy nervous!
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  21. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    August 19, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I am a big Nuun fan and am also really loving Ignite Naturals and Ultima Replinisher! I typically eat an english muffin with almond butter before my run. During I use honey stinger gels and after….I love a big egg omelet!!
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  22. Melanie@runnergirlinarockingworld.com says

    August 19, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    I have started using Essentia, a electrolyte enhanced water, and I am in love! I drink one big bottle the day before my long run and it’s what I use for my fuel belt. Gone are the days of feeling gritty and salty after my runs. I swear by it!
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  23. Joy says

    August 19, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I haven’t gotten too fancy yet so water and power-aid are usually my go to drinks

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  24. SoWhatIRun says

    August 19, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    I typically use a mixture of Gatorade and water.

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  25. Smitha RunningwithSDMom says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:14 am

    I am a Nuun lady!
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  26. Tessa says

    August 20, 2014 at 5:55 am

    I love Cocogo electrolyte drink!

    Reply
  27. Julie G says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:23 am

    Sword while I am running.. powerade zero when I am done

    Reply
  28. Lisa Jones says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I love using Nuun for hydration

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  29. liz l says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:56 am

    Water

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  30. Amy Lauren says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I usually rehydrate with a smoothie.
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  31. Laurel C says

    August 20, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I like to take a nap, have a cup of coffee, or take a walk outside

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  32. Katy says

    August 20, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I like water for rehydrating

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  33. Matt says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:42 am

    My favorite beverage for rehydrating is Nuun.
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  34. Jeremy says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Never tried the Cliff Shot drink. I typically use Cocogo, Gatorade, or Nuun. But would definitely be willing to give it a SHOT (pun intended) lol.

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  35. Marla (@RunSweetPotato) says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Of everything I’ve tried so far, I like Nuun the best!

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  36. Sharon says

    August 20, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve always been a Gatorade girl! I just love it. My 2nd choice is plain water.
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  37. tara pittman says

    August 20, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    water is my drink to go as I dont sweat much
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  38. Sandra says

    August 20, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Powerade and water

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  39. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    August 20, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I usually just have water… sometimes nuun.
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  40. Jennifer @ Teacher in Training says

    August 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    I love Nuun!
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  41. Rae Hedlund says

    August 20, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    I love hydrating with water, and add a half (or whole) lime for a zing 🙂

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  42. Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Favorite rehydration beverage of choice is chocolate milk. #RefuelWithChocolateMilk
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  43. Nela says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    water!
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  44. Jennifer says

    August 25, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I sue Gatorade right now,but not really thrilled with it. Always looking for something new.
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