Lately I feel like I’ve been “bonking” a lot of runs. It is happening very early in the run - between 5 and 15 minutes in.
I just feel like I need to stop. Not out of breath, heart rate not high, but I just have an overwhelming feeling that I need to stop.
If I take a gel, I can continue and feel ok. But then need to take another about every 30-45 min.
Anybody ever have this happen? I don’t know what’s wrong with me.
What do you think bro? You are not fueling properly, that is why this happening. Consume way more carbs.
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I recommend you see a doctor and have your blood tested.
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bonking means to have sex with. easy runs should be at conversational pace, not copulation pace. try tanking, capitulating, or floundering.
i agree with the very rude person at post #2 who called you an idiot for asking a genuine question. eat more.
I “finish” my husband before most runs and swallow it - great burst of energy that’s cheaper than gels!
It's got nothing to do with fuelling as I always run in the morning after not eating for 15 hours. You are most likely exhausted, burnt out, mentally fatigued and need a break from running.
If your evening meal had a normal amount of carbs then they will be fuelling your morning run. Unless the run is over 90 minutes or so which is when your glycogen stores run out.
OP is probably not eating enough in general. This fits with the 'no energy until i take a gel'.
eat more and/or slow your easy runs down.
or take some time off.
problem solved.
BrainCell wrote:
...slow your easy runs down...
This is the most likely problem. Throw your garmin away and run whatever pace FEELS right.
HR is a plot by the global elite, just go run