[Fulmar]

Do you eat during a marathon?
If yes, what do you eat? And how much of it?
I only take water so I need to get the minerals and carbohydrates from another source...

 

[twinkle toes]

Are you sure your not running on rocket fuel already...

Have you tried carb gels, the power bar brand (with caffine) have had a very good right up, in a recent runnersworld mag, and they should provide you with everything you need to get through, although some how I'm not so sure you need them.

TT

 

[Granty]

I run with Jelly Babies in the pockets - seems to work for me.

 

[Runningfox]

I run with Jelly Babies in the pockets - seems to work for me.

I've used Jelly Babies too - in fell races like the Three Peaks - but never used anything in a marathon. When I ran 'London' there was Isostar, as well as water, from 15 miles onwards so I made use of that to get some minerals back into the system. In a fell race there are invariably bits you have to walk, which makes eating easier. But trying to eat while maintaining a steady pace, as in a marathon, can upset your breathing pattern.
Cheers!

 

[Steady Edwina]

SiS go gels are isotonic and you can take them without drinking water. You'll probably need to stop or at least slow down to take one

 

[Steve]

No food on the run for me...just water and isotonic drinks.
Pasta the night before a marathon and a banana or two before going to bed is all I'll eat until after the race is done.

 

[Fulmar]

Hmmm... thanks guys
I guess I will experiment with some things before the next big one.

Twinkle T, rocket fuel? Me? hihihi

Congratulations Mr Chairman

 

[Steve]

Let us know about your experiments and what works/doesn't for you.

Cheers....now got to think of ways to keep 'em keen!