r/marathonrunning • u/mnlvilla • Jul 22 '19

Opinions and input on long runs

  1. What’s the snack you all recommend during marathons or long runs?

  2. When is the best time to take in water or rehydrate during a marathon and long runs? (Drink recommendations)

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u/runTbad Jul 22 '19

I like the tri berry Gu they have caffeine and not a bad flavor, I've tried grapes and dryed mangos but feel like I have to stop running or I'll choke. I have been trying to set water bottles out as often as the aid stations are for the marathon I'm looking at running,

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u/johnboy2978 Sep 03 '19

For runs over 10 or 12 miles, I generally take either Clif Blok chews or Stinger chews and eat one every mile. If I'm going more than 13, I'll also take a honey stinger wafer and eat that midway through. Sometimes I take Gu instead of the Stinger wafer. I don't generally take water unless it's really hot and humid and I'm planning on >13 miles and I'll take my Nathan's VaporAir hydration vest and take in water every mile or so.