FFigawi
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Congratulations on signing up! The race is a lot of fun, and I'm sure you'll have a blast.
Here's some advice for you about what to eat before and during the race: use your training runs this summer and fall to experiment. It's better to learn what works and what doesn't when you're training at home than on race day. I'd suggest trying different foods before your long run (bagel one week, yogurt one week, Clif Bar one week, etc.) to see which one gives you the most energy without causing any other problems. Do the same with the goo (energy gels) that you might want to eat along the way. From Clif Shots to Clif Bloks to GU to Power Shots to Sport Beansm, there are dozens of brands and flavors available. Some have caffine, some don't. Some are gel, some are gooey, and some are jelly beans. Experiment with those as well and you'll find the ones that taste best to you and keep your energy up in the latter parts of your run.
As far as what to carry with you, everyone likes to carry different stuff. For a half, I will carry two or three Clif Shots, Clif Bloks, or Sport Beans, one for me and two for anyone I meet along the way who needs one. For the Disney half, I also had a camera to take pictures along the way, but ended up giving that away too. Everything else goes into the bag I check at the start before the race. I like to run light.
Here's some advice for you about what to eat before and during the race: use your training runs this summer and fall to experiment. It's better to learn what works and what doesn't when you're training at home than on race day. I'd suggest trying different foods before your long run (bagel one week, yogurt one week, Clif Bar one week, etc.) to see which one gives you the most energy without causing any other problems. Do the same with the goo (energy gels) that you might want to eat along the way. From Clif Shots to Clif Bloks to GU to Power Shots to Sport Beansm, there are dozens of brands and flavors available. Some have caffine, some don't. Some are gel, some are gooey, and some are jelly beans. Experiment with those as well and you'll find the ones that taste best to you and keep your energy up in the latter parts of your run.
As far as what to carry with you, everyone likes to carry different stuff. For a half, I will carry two or three Clif Shots, Clif Bloks, or Sport Beans, one for me and two for anyone I meet along the way who needs one. For the Disney half, I also had a camera to take pictures along the way, but ended up giving that away too. Everything else goes into the bag I check at the start before the race. I like to run light.
