Proper Nutrition for a Distance Runner

[aiso65 2]

I was sleeved in early January and am currently 90lbs down. I was a distance runner in the late 90's prior to getting lazy and adding on 100+ lbs of excess weight. I know that getting back into running will help me continue on a positive lifestyle change.

As a distance runner 15 years ago carbohydrates were my fuel of choice for running. Many runners rely on carbs for fuel while training high miles. Wanting to run my first marathon since 1998 this fall now that my weight and lifestyle are coming into a good place... wondering if there are any runners out there that can share their experiences with proper (post sleeve) nutrition while putting in some serious miles (40-50 miles and up a week).

[abbyrn27 87]

I'm pre sleeve but want to watch this thread as I'm a runner as well and would love tips. I've continued to run even at my highest weight but look forward to upping my mileage post sleeve.

[AvaFern 3,516]

I'm a runner, although I usually top out at about 35-40 miles a week. I tend to run in the morning and/or at night and usually a serving size of granola about an hour before I go out keeps me feeling fine. I have found that I am completely intolerant of being hungry while I run now so if I'm going on a longer distance run I wear a running pack and I keep a thing of Gu and a baggie of granola in it. I made the mistake of not doing so a few times and I ended up getting fairly sick and dizzy a few miles from home. I'm not really crazy about Gu anymore because the sugar in it tends to make me feel a little woozy, but I'd rather feel woozy than be passed out on the street, so if I'm doing a race and I don't really have the time to stop and eat some granola like I can on just a training run, the Gu works ok.

Past that, I drink a Protein shake afterward most days. I mix almond milk, 100 calorie Greek yogurt, half a serving of Protein powder, and PB2 in the blender and it tastes better than the premade shakes and has more Protein. Otherwise, I try to meet my protein goals, I don't eat a lot of bread or Pasta, but I do have a few bites occasionally, and I don't really tend to crave junk food very often anymore, but if I want a few handfuls of Chex Mix or a bite or two of cake I eat it. Mostly I just focus on my protein during the remainder of the day and I make sure I eat granola before I go out for a run and then usually I'm fine. Also, I run with a Water bottle because I find I drink less during the day, so I end up feeling really dehydrated if I don't make an effort to drink at least a bit while I run, before, and after.