So I know this varies depending on weather conditions and from person to person. However, I am trying to get an idea of what people are doing during the actual marathon in terms of drink and food in take. I estimate to be out there approx 3:15 and weigh 140 lbs. I probably under hydrate at around 50 ounces and I take after the first 45 minutes and then every 30 after that. What do you usually do??
I take 1 gel a few minutes before the start and then 4 more (5/10/15/20 miles) or around that. I take 4 ounces of water about 4-5 times (15-20 ounces) if the weather is cool. Maybe more if I feel like it. I run just under 3 hours.
Wow. 15 - 20 ounces of water is basically nothing. Each person is different but I am surprised how little you can get away with.
I generally will take 2 gels starting somewhere around 1:30. I usually just take a quick drink or two every few miles, more if it is warm.
Forcing yourself to drink in order to meet some kind of hydration goal or threshold is not the way to go. Drink when your body tell you to. That is the function of thirst.
joho wrote:
I generally will take 2 gels starting somewhere around 1:30. I usually just take a quick drink or two every few miles, more if it is warm.
Forcing yourself to drink in order to meet some kind of hydration goal or threshold is not the way to go. Drink when your body tell you to. That is the function of thirst.
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Hydration before the event is important. During the event, you may need to top off the reserves, but otherwise you are playing with fire. The digestive system is not working normally when you're running hard.
DISCLAIMER: The above is intended for performance oriented runners, not those just trying to finish a marathon.
This upcoming marathon will be my second marathon. I feel this is the biggest area of improvement from my first. I have been trying different things in training and I don't feel I have hit the sweet spot of hydration and even food intake.
Every 5 miles I eat a brat and drink a beer. The brat provides slow burning fat energy and protein while the beer provides hydration and electrolytes. Da Bears.
I never took anything.
mouthful of gatorade every water stop or two, gel at 8,16, 20
My stomach wont allow for much else.
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