Long runs

Sweettart
Sweettart Posts: 1,331 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Im training for my first half and after Im done my long runs I feel nauseous. Does anyone else get like this and what do you do?

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  • GrumpyAG
    GrumpyAG Posts: 41 Member
    How close to running do you eat, and what do you eat pre run?
  • runzalot81
    runzalot81 Posts: 782 Member
    Yeah, what are you eating?

    What does your training week look like?

    Do you carry water and a small snack for your long run?

    I'm training for my 4th half. You can friend me :)
  • Sweettart
    Sweettart Posts: 1,331 Member
    Today was 7 miles. Had a protein bar before 1 litre of water during/after the run and a protein shake at home since im not hungry
  • GrumpyAG
    GrumpyAG Posts: 41 Member
    You need more carbs before running esp that distance...carbs fuel the body, protein repairs muscle. I used to make that mistake but I would feel weak during the run so had to include more carbs pre run! It's worth a try :)
  • runzalot81
    runzalot81 Posts: 782 Member
    Do you drink lots of water (like extra) the day before? Is it terribly hot/humid where you live?

    Your tummy might not like the protein bar. I would try something else. I've been successful with a small bowl of oatmeal, pb and j sandwich, or pb and banana.
  • fairc3jam
    fairc3jam Posts: 136 Member
    Read marathon rookie. A friend led me to it when I trained for a 1/2 last year. I found that I needed something at 6+ miles to keep me going.
  • Sweettart
    Sweettart Posts: 1,331 Member
    Ive done most of my running on the treadmill cuz its been so hot and humid here. Today still humid but like 60 degress and over cast so ran outside
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Hmmm...I get up at run at 5 am, so I don't eat or drink anything beforehand. I make sure to get about a gallon of water the day before, and I usually get up in the middle of the night and have 16 oz. As soon as I get home I do protein powder and almond milk and 2 cups of water. I never have any nausea or energy issues.
  • cburky911
    cburky911 Posts: 89 Member
    Another good book to read is "Marathoning For Mortals" by John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield. Will give you some good information about fueling up before, during and after your runs.
  • runnermama81
    runnermama81 Posts: 388 Member
    The best thing I have found to eat before a run is toast with peanut butter. Perfect blend of carbs and protein. Also bring some skittles along with you when you start to feel nauseated or faint. Worth a try!
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