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BamaDave · 04-02-2005, 10:30 AM

KM, during the marathon I took advantage of every fluid stop, which were approx. every 3 miles. I slurped down as much as I could, although I tried to at least keep jogging while drinking, so I didn't really get the whole cup. The best thing for me was the bottled water that was handed out occasionally. I was able to keep running and sip on that pretty well. I also somehow managed to get down 4 gels. I have kind of an iron stomach, though - I can run within 20-30 minutes of a sizable meal and lots of water without problems (usually).

When I ran a 20K in October, I believe I only drank water at one station, ~ 8 or 9 miles in. I was running a faster pace in that race, and it was more difficult to swig the water because I was breathing harder.

From what I understand, you're supposed to drink a decent amt. of water with each gel. I think 8 or 16 ounces?? That can be pretty hard.

If I was running a 1/2-M, I would probably go for the fluids at the 7.5 and 10 mile stations and make the gel optional unless I felt like I was crashing...especially if you are able to carb up pretty well before the run.

04-02-2005, 10:30 AM	#64 (permalink)
BamaDave My Glutes Hurt Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,121 My Profile	Re: See BamaDave Run (and Lift) KM, during the marathon I took advantage of every fluid stop, which were approx. every 3 miles. I slurped down as much as I could, although I tried to at least keep jogging while drinking, so I didn't really get the whole cup. The best thing for me was the bottled water that was handed out occasionally. I was able to keep running and sip on that pretty well. I also somehow managed to get down 4 gels. I have kind of an iron stomach, though - I can run within 20-30 minutes of a sizable meal and lots of water without problems (usually). When I ran a 20K in October, I believe I only drank water at one station, ~ 8 or 9 miles in. I was running a faster pace in that race, and it was more difficult to swig the water because I was breathing harder. From what I understand, you're supposed to drink a decent amt. of water with each gel. I think 8 or 16 ounces?? That can be pretty hard. If I was running a 1/2-M, I would probably go for the fluids at the 7.5 and 10 mile stations and make the gel optional unless I felt like I was crashing...especially if you are able to carb up pretty well before the run.