Nutrition and stand-alone half-marys

Triathlon Forum
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I’ve got my first one coming up and I’m looking to run it in around 85 minutes based on training and my 10k time. Would there be benefit in taking a gel during the race?

I’ve done long runs up to 1:45 and haven’t used gels, but I think I should try.

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You shouldn’t need anything during the race, especially if you have a light breakfast in the morning. You’re only going to burn around 1300-1400 during the race calories so you should have plenty in you muscle stores.

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Thanks HHC
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Just a little gatoraide if you want, I go without in the 1/2 marathons I do.

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I have done with and without and haven’t really noticed a difference. If anything, maybe take a gel just a bit before the start…I’ve done that too.

G