Carb up for half marathon

[Fit Freak]

TJohn...yes...there were weeks when I ran more...I was training to do an Ironman...BUT I ended up with an overuse injury ....IT-Band Sundrome.....took forever to get better...that was the end of my triathlon (Ironman) days...lol

 

[Eggs]

Sounds great Jenny Let us know how it goes!

 

[Eggs]

I wouldnt recommend running more than 25 - 30 miles a week. I as well have done the 50s FF and its alot of strain on the body over time, even with a good diet.

Reminds me of late one night I ran around the island I was living on in boots... it was about 25.8 miles or so. Perhaps one of the stupidest things I have done, got ITB bad and limped for about 1 1/2 months. However, the run (at 3AM) was very fun... I recommend it to everyone, but skip the boots.

 

[TJohn]

Originally posted by Fit Freak
TJohn...yes...there were weeks when I ran more...I was training to do an Ironman...BUT I ended up with an overuse injury ....IT-Band Sundrome.....took forever to get better...that was the end of my triathlon (Ironman) days...lol

Wow! That's a lot of training! I think marathon training is only handled well by an elite few. Most bodies will reject with noticable effects, weight gain, stress related illnesses. It takes a mentally strong person, I commend you!

TJ

 

[TJohn]

Eggs, is that your dog? I think sheps are awesome dogs!

TJ

 

[Eggs]

Yeah, his names Heathcliff

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by Fit Freak
Again I don't like to inteven...but a couple years ago I was running about 50 miles per week and did a few halfers myself......we all have to realize the ideal diet for an endurance athlete is VERY VERY VERY VERY different from a BB diet. You're saying 100g of carbs for 4 days and them a carb-up at night...well what if she trains (runs) during the week...100g will mean she'll be excessively depleted all week and 1 varb-up won't do the trick.

My suggestion is to eat like you do until 2 days prior...then I would decrease protein and fat....and try to eat about 3 grams per lb 2 days out...then about 1.5g/lb the day before...and the morning of...something light like a complex carb and fruit a couple hurs before. These 2 days leading up to the race should be rest days to allow the glucogen stores to fill.

If you're depleted all week...and you pretty much will be even on 100g/day....a single carb up isn't gonna do it..unless you enjoy hitting THE WALL.....ever experienced that?...it's not pleasant!

One of Jodi's sisters points was that since I have been running on low carb days without feeling too bad, my body knows how to utilize glycogen to its fullest potential.
I ran on monday and was supposed to run yesterday, but decided not to (due to headache, probably from hot weather). Was supposed to teach a spinning class on friday, but managed to get another girl to teach it for me. Will be weighttraining today (thursday) and tomorrow.
I'd really like to go for a last run today, since I missed one yesterday, would that be a bad idea?

I upped carbs to about 130g yesterday, a lot of it coming from fruits. I'm pretty confused right now, so many people advising.. I'll just up my carbs a little more on friday and saturday and take your advise for the pre-run meal on sunday. Are there any supplements that would help as well?
I'm thinking glutamine, creatine, pyuvate, BCAAs? They're all in my drawers, so I might as well take some..

I'm not looking for a win here or anything , but I would like to do well for myself.
A lot of people from work here are doing the half marathon, I see them munch on sugary stuff all day long and I don't think they've ever seen a pair of running shoes.. I have to beat all of them or I'll kill myself..

 

[Robboe]

Originally posted by Jenny
One of Jodi's sisters points was that since I have been running on low carb days without feeling too bad, my body knows how to utilize glycogen to its fullest potential.

Quick question:

How far do you currently run in one go?

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
Quick question:

How far do you currently run in one go?

About 10km.

 

[Fit Freak]

Just remember that you're going to be running over double that this weekend...also I woldn't suggest doing weights on Friday and none of those supplements you listed will affect (improve) your performance.

Eggs/TJohn...yeah I definately hit the overtraining area....since 2 years now it's been back to BBing all the way! Still enjoy the odd run though...but uder 10k these days...anything more and I flatten out

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by Fit Freak
and none of those supplements you listed will affect (improve) your performance.

Really? That's not what I've been taught..
Not a majot improvement for sure, but I would think some of them could help some.. Prevent muscle loss if nothing else..

 

[TJohn]

Originally posted by Jenny
Really? That's not what I've been taught..
Not a majot improvement for sure, but I would think some of them could help some.. Prevent muscle loss if nothing else..

The only way those sups would help you is if you've taken them consistantly for a long while, not right b4 the run.

TJ

 

[TJohn]

Originally posted by Eggs
Yeah, his names Heathcliff

Awesome name for a pooch! I've got 2, black lab (Casey) and Dalmatian (Sparky)

TJ

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by TJohn
The only way those sups would help you is if you've taken them consistantly for a long while, not right b4 the run.

TJ

Well, I have! I didn't mean it in a "yeah, and then I'm gonna pop these magic pills which will make me run like superwoman"- type of way..

Aww, that doggie is so cute! I have a black lab as well!

 

[TJohn]

Originally posted by Jenny
Well, I have! I didn't mean it in a "yeah, and then I'm gonna pop these magic pills which will make me run like superwoman"- type of way..

I was hoping that is what you'd say

Sparky is a devil!!

TJ

 

[Robboe]

Originally posted by Fit Freak
Just remember that you're going to be running over double that this weekend...

Yeah, that's partially why i asked her.

I'd still do what Fit Freak said at the end of the first page personally.

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
Yeah, that's partially why i asked her.

I'd still do what Fit Freak said at the end of the first page personally.

Thanks. I will up the carbs tomorrow and on saturday along with decreasing fat and protein a little. However, I'll try to find a middle way, I can't handle 3g per lbs. Unless I'm allowed candy..

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by TJohn
I was hoping that is what you'd say

Sparky is a devil!!


TJ

Aww, Sparky is such a sweet heart!

Ok, you just made my serious marathon thread a doggie thread..

 

[TJohn]

Originally posted by Jenny
Aww, Sparky is such a sweet heart!

Ok, you just made my serious marathon thread a doggie thread..

No No what I meant when I said "that is what I hope you said" is about the sups not Spark

Run baby Run!!!!

TJ

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by TJohn
No No what I meant when I said "that is what I hope you said" is about the sups not Spark

Run baby Run!!!!

TJ

Haha, well, I knew that!

Thanks!

 

[Jodi]

Originally posted by Jenny
However, I'll try to find a middle way

Good Idea. I would be all confused as to which to do as well. Find what works for you!

 

[Jenny]

Thanks Jodi, I will

Btw, I love your new sig!