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From:	Just Me (67.137.157.170)
Subject:	Re: Dates
Date:	June 20, 2012 at 12:50 pm PST

In Reply to: Re: Dates posted by Kaki78 on June 20, 2012 at 10:50 am:

Really, nothing special, kaki. I just followed the basics of Dr. Graham's Nutrition and Athletic Performance: A Handbook for Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts. Hydration, sleep/rest, and definitely making sure to get a banana/celery smoothie in IMMEDIATELY after a run. During short runs of 10 miles or less I consumed water if it was hot. Long runs of 15 miles plus (I didn't really do any runs between 10 and 15 miles) I plopped dates in my water the night before and by morning I had "dateorade." For the marathon itself, I brought along two 10 ounce bottles of that plus two 10 ounce bottles of water (in a waist pack). I started drinking the dateorade about 20 minutes in to the run and took sips about every 20 minutes throughout. I alternated with water. I didn't finish the bottles by the end, but figured it was better to bring too much than not enough.

Full disclosure: I've only run one marathon on 811rv. I ran more prior, but injured myself about two months after that one and have been off of training ever since (almost a year-and-a-half now). Got back into training too quickly, combined with muscle imbalances and the like brought on by years and years of a sedentary desk job . . . recipe for disaster.

Hope this helps. I highly recommend Dr. Graham's book, which you can purchase through http://foodnsport.com/shop/books/nutrition-and-athletic-performance.php

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