tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post3280989198816583134..comments2023-07-06T06:04:39.344-07:00Comments on F is for Fischer: 20 MilesLisa, F is for Fischerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03099795263288256108noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post-25609803721972929322008-04-01T12:25:00.000-07:002008-04-01T12:25:00.000-07:00Liz - I hope your knee gets better quick - maybe a...Liz - I hope your knee gets better quick - maybe another trip to the Oh-so-dreamy, Dr. Toronto is in order!<BR/><BR/>Lauren - thanks for the tips, I may just pack some pinapple in my little pack. I'm thinking that maybe I'll cut back a bit on the gatorade too. I usually do PB&J about 2 hours before, and it seems to work ok, but the day of the marathon - I know I'll be WAY too nervous to eat that. I'll proably have dry toast or PB toast. Obviously, I love peanut butter! What brand of pinapple?Lisa, F is for Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099795263288256108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post-27849419517492389682008-03-31T19:34:00.000-07:002008-03-31T19:34:00.000-07:00Hi Lisa- You have to do whatever works best for yo...Hi Lisa- You have to do whatever works best for you food and water wise, and of course the most important thing is to get your body really used to it on long runs so it's a bit too late to offer my advice (but I'll do it anyway ha ha) <BR/>I personally can't do any drinks but water. I used dried pineapple and water throughout all my long runs and my first marathon and all of the 20Ks that I have done. My second marathon I tried Gatorade (don't ask me why I decided to try it during the event) and threw up 3 x at various points- and since it was Boston there were crowds the whole way so I never had any privacy. Blech. I have never really been able to stomach Gatorade at any point- it always looks good in the store but always makes me feel a little ill- so it might just be me. But I feel much better when I just do water.<BR/><BR/>On the dried pineapple: I LOVE the dried pineapple chunks as they are sweet like candy, you can carry a whole baggie full and they're very light weight, they dissolve really easily in your mouth with no aftertaste (I hate that GU aftertaste), but give a great boost- and it's not just a short-lived boost like you can get off of GU or candies. <BR/>Also, before the race I only have dry Cheerios and dry toast or bagel. I learned that trick from my old swim coaches who never let us have any sort of dairy the morning of meets. That's totally old school now (everyone says have protein morning of) but it still works for me to keep me from being ill. My stomach just doesn't handle a lot before and during running. <BR/>Now if you want some tips on what to eat after- EVERYTHING!:) LaurenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post-33055685837355287732008-03-31T18:16:00.000-07:002008-03-31T18:16:00.000-07:00Lisa-You are amazing! I was in so much pain on Sat...Lisa-<BR/><BR/>You are amazing! I was in so much pain on Saturday and I am sure it doesn't compare to your poor leg. I can't believe we have just 19 days left! What an experience this has been. I am so glad I met you!Liz and Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599605081884700790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post-2248877651823186152008-03-31T12:24:00.000-07:002008-03-31T12:24:00.000-07:00Jana, you get the "Best Sister-in-law" Award! Tha...Jana, you get the "Best Sister-in-law" Award! Thank you!Lisa, F is for Fischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099795263288256108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4717368833114451838.post-28122482481408837212008-03-31T11:36:00.000-07:002008-03-31T11:36:00.000-07:00Just so you know, I mailed your race check today! ...Just so you know, I mailed your race check today! In the original envelope and everthing!Janaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214644015465853813noreply@blogger.com