Gretch0220

Hey all, I responded to MassIndex, but I thought I would post my message here as well:
For me, I had been hitting the wall right around the 5-6 mile mark. I am in a running group here in Portland training for the Vancouver Marathon and spoke to our coach about this very topic as it is a concern. Here is what he suggested:
Slow my pace down by 1 minute/mile and see if I can go further. I had been running between 8:15 - 8:45 per mile, so I am slowing down by 1 minute and am able to run farther. I haven't bonked yet, but my long distance at this point is 8 miles. We have an 11 mile run the week after next. I'll let you know how it goes.
Start carbing up (good carbs) and drop Protein supplements on Wednesday for a Sunday long run/race. Since it difficult to refresh glycogen stores, we need to start the process earlier. Limit running/exercise effort until race day.
Increase calories, increase Water. Needless to say, this is difficult. Whatever level you are getting, get more.
Use the energy supplements GU, Roctane or the like 15 minutes before a race. If race is over 45 minutes, take another at the 30 minute mark.

This is what I have been doing and it has been working for me. I have an 8K race this weekend, and am starting my carb load today. I'll let you know how it goes.
Please keep me posted on yourself. There isn't a lot of info out there for VSG runners. I think we're a small group. What is your pace currently? How many calories are you able to get in each day?

PapaBob.
I love reading your story... you are such an inspiration! ANd I love the fact that you and your beautiful dog are continue to rake up the miles... good for you! Best of luck with the next 36lb and your next mile(s)! =]

Hello,
January 12th is one year since starting my amazing journey!
I have never looked back, my choice in having weight loss surgery has been one of the best decisions I have ever made!
My new profile pic is 1 year comparision - New Years Eve prior to being sleeved and New Years Eve 1 year later!

I was hungry until I started eating thicker foods and solids.