tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post3263077499640579675..comments2023-09-28T08:45:54.824-07:00Comments on Canadian Runner in Exile: Forced rest day and the Running Fuelling Quest continues for picky GI trackCarolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-10789479218785518592012-01-08T21:54:06.535-08:002012-01-08T21:54:06.535-08:00My PT told me that most often PF results from weak...My PT told me that most often PF results from weak glutes/hip muscles. And often there is a trigger point in the lower leg that will help release that tight feeling in the foot. I hope it is resolved soon. Being injured really bites :(<br /><br />The GI thing... where gu used to work for me, now it doesn't. Dates are good. I think I'm going to try the Hammer stuff. Good luck to you, girl. This issue must have some sort of solution!XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-47096289322113402662012-01-08T09:33:59.364-08:002012-01-08T09:33:59.364-08:00I also suffer from salt loss and cramping late on ...I also suffer from salt loss and cramping late on long distance runs. I moved from Endurolytes to Salt Sticks and did much better. When racing, I took one every half hour along with about 100 calories. There are some excellent articles on electrolyte and caloric replacement over on Hammer Nutrition's website. <br /><br />Whatever you decide, my words of advice is to get it all dialed in during training. Take your final two long runs and fuel, hydrate, and replenish just like you would in a race. That's the time to find out that something is going to give you problems!Glenn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119271602749821767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-64704709973837507942012-01-07T14:59:42.860-08:002012-01-07T14:59:42.860-08:00I hope your foot feels better ASAP!
I just watc...I hope your foot feels better ASAP! <br /><br />I just watched that whole stretch video and it looks like an incredibly painful, but effective stretch. I may give it a try, just to stretch out my foot a little, they felt tight after my long run this morning.Neon Blonde Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782863353830958219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-18303763274182057212012-01-07T12:22:03.450-08:002012-01-07T12:22:03.450-08:00I just bought some of those same salt supplements....I just bought some of those same salt supplements. I only have the salt problem on 10+ miles, so I'll try them next weekend.<br /><br />I have no GI advice, so sorry. It seems like you have some good ideas going.<br /><br />For the PF, have you used a tennis ball to roll the bottom of your foot. It hurts/feels good like a foam roller and really loosens everything up. I don't have official PF, but the bottoms of my feet hurt occasionally and the tennis ball works great. I leave it next to my bed and just roll my feet a bit when I'm getting in to bed. Easy reminder.<br /><br />Good luck next weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494943565417395006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-35619022044471203362012-01-07T10:28:41.024-08:002012-01-07T10:28:41.024-08:00I heard good things about the salt sticks, but nev...I heard good things about the salt sticks, but never tried them. I have a sensitive stomach and always go with Gatorade and water, it depends on the day what my stomach likes. Do you have a hydration belt? I bought one with 4 bottles and it is perfect to carry different drinks! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424857708298442926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-65126754085035700092012-01-07T07:43:03.035-08:002012-01-07T07:43:03.035-08:001. Plantar fasciitis. I felt a similar pain and I ...1. Plantar fasciitis. I felt a similar pain and I was scared. But the physio said that it is only a problem of shoes, I needed a little insert under my internal arch. It worked.<br />2. I drink only water during the workouts and Gatorade or similar after it. <br />Good luck and take care. Better a race less than a long stop.Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283409222072090440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-76400008858595064332012-01-06T21:20:33.709-08:002012-01-06T21:20:33.709-08:00The waffles are great. Cut up into little pieces a...The waffles are great. Cut up into little pieces and then put in ziploc. The vega line is great because it is all natural. I know and ironman woman who can't take any magnesium while working out. There's only one drink she found I called carbo pro http://www.trisports.com/capucoca.html. Good luck. It is such a trial and error and you must be so frustrated by it. And here's to hoping foot feels better. I had a really bad calf strain before my last half marathon. And a wise friend told me about someone she read about who had out in all the training but 2 weeks prior to big race injured. And the advice to him was to rest until race day. He did and PR'd. Okay. Maybe it's an urban legend but I rested my calf before my half and PR'd. It's so hard tho! Good luck!J. L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05111376512687610496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-58842416391871234402012-01-06T20:39:42.676-08:002012-01-06T20:39:42.676-08:00Hi Caroline! Just found you through Terzah! Great ...Hi Caroline! Just found you through Terzah! Great blog and I feel your pain!! I've dealt with major reflux which, for a time, made me believe that I should stick to 10Ks and shorter. Funny, I was only able to use Sports Beans for the last half of 2011. I've worked up to Shot Bloks and (woo-hoo) they are working great (and easier to get down). And, yes, those Honey Stingers are wonderful but a real pain to take along.<br />My family doc is a super runner and he was really helpful figuring out how to fix my reflux between pre-race diet, portions, and meds. Made all the difference! He also believes that the Hammer products are easier on the gut but I haven't tried them yet. I would food journal the few days before your race - beware fatty and acidic foods. Also, have your big day-before-your-race meal for breakfast or lunch. Don't eat a huge dinner. Your glycemic stores will do just fine and your gut will be calmer.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746127583914380279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-18355986114222791862012-01-06T19:44:58.194-08:002012-01-06T19:44:58.194-08:00I'm not a big fan of gels, but I've been w...I'm not a big fan of gels, but I've been wanting to try the waffles...hope you find the perfect combo:)Laimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573012571897500299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-36154986915637755902012-01-06T18:43:20.364-08:002012-01-06T18:43:20.364-08:00Can't help much here...maybe:
Have you tried ...Can't help much here...maybe:<br /><br />Have you tried old fashioned power bars? Cube them into little bites for easier carrying...<br /><br />Actually, will that waffle cut up?<br /><br />Did you ever try mixing a gel in plain water?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-86480132661892739132012-01-06T16:36:58.397-08:002012-01-06T16:36:58.397-08:00I have friends who swear by the salt stick caps an...I have friends who swear by the salt stick caps and one in particular that loves Perpetuum. With Nuun is it maybe the fizzies that are causing problems? I make mine as much as a day ahead of a run in order to ensure it's more "flat".Alannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070114754938223299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-1510444467016221262012-01-06T16:32:43.693-08:002012-01-06T16:32:43.693-08:00apparently people who sweat a lot are often low in...apparently people who sweat a lot are often low in magnesium, which can create a lot of issues. Maybe its salt and magnesium combined creating issues for you? Good luck figuring it out!Annethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277567837590067506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-5267906046395003682012-01-06T16:25:26.087-08:002012-01-06T16:25:26.087-08:00One thing that I read about helping PF was sleepin...One thing that I read about helping PF was sleeping in an ankle brace/boot. I used one of my husband's old lace up ankle braces. It keeps your foot flexed. I didn't use that for PF, but it was a huge help when I was dealing with Achilles tendonitis during marathon training. And it's an easy, cheap thing to try.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-89445641952731223282012-01-06T16:03:51.904-08:002012-01-06T16:03:51.904-08:00Have you tried FRS energy chews? I get them from G...Have you tried FRS energy chews? I get them from GNC and they are the only thing I can eat that my stomach can tolerate. Also for your PF try KT tape. It has saved me on many runs! Good luck!Athahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943473778801888999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-28259216301639071962012-01-06T15:25:31.503-08:002012-01-06T15:25:31.503-08:00During summer long runs in New Orleans I sweat A L...During summer long runs in New Orleans I sweat A LOT. I bring two things: Vitamin water Revive (with potassium) and oatmeal (cooked, in a baggie) with salt. The drink and oats have neough calories and my sodium and potassium levels stay up. My tummy can handle this ok.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-20542049997630698222012-01-06T12:16:54.625-08:002012-01-06T12:16:54.625-08:00The answer for GI issues is, unfortunately, experi...The answer for GI issues is, unfortunately, experimentation since everyone is different. I try to see if I can tolerate what is on the course (better than carrying it if I don't have to) and more recently am getting more into real food (salted potato, etc). Google some of the Dr. Allen Lim stuff - I found it interesting.RockStarTrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819672184842226835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-26726149884736927242012-01-06T12:06:31.493-08:002012-01-06T12:06:31.493-08:00Thanks for sharing the PF video. I blame the trea...Thanks for sharing the PF video. I blame the treadmill (and speedwork) for the top of my foot hurting. I wonder if I could do the opposite of your video to help the top, haha.<br /><br />I don't have GI issues, so I'm no help. But, I do carry water in bottle and Gu Brew in the other. The Gu or Nuun always make me burpy, so having straight water as a choice is helpful. Good luck with the waffles. Rest is good for your PF...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219457885959637135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-29675101705318841722012-01-06T11:48:29.602-08:002012-01-06T11:48:29.602-08:00Have you tried putting gels in your water bottle? ...Have you tried putting gels in your water bottle? Maybe the Honey Stinger ones, if they don't upset your system, though I'm thinking watering other brands down may help with absorption and reduce the GI issues. Maybe. Good luck and I hope you figure something out!Jan[et] Ciceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243972265375134188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-81205523065470334332012-01-06T11:17:40.401-08:002012-01-06T11:17:40.401-08:00So sorry to hear about the PF - sucks.
As for you...So sorry to hear about the PF - sucks.<br /><br />As for your nutrition, I thought of this post: http://nofsahmof3.blogspot.com/2011/10/guas-in-g-u.html while reading about your issues. Maybe worth looking into?bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527731795745786604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-21425457174308782782012-01-06T09:52:08.924-08:002012-01-06T09:52:08.924-08:00Have you tried other gels than Gu and EFS? I can&#...Have you tried other gels than Gu and EFS? I can't tolerate Gu either. A couple others mentioned Accel gels and Honey stinger gels. I have tolerated these fine. The one I tolerate the most is Hammer gels. I can't tolerate any of the sports beans or bloks. I use Nuun so really not of help there but I have heard of people using Perpetuem.Jeanniehttp://www.jeanniegilbert.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-83318094605222376082012-01-06T09:38:59.459-08:002012-01-06T09:38:59.459-08:00Um...I dealt with Plantar Faciitis for 18 months, ...Um...I dealt with Plantar Faciitis for 18 months, if you recall. Oh the things I learned along the way (and taking time off isn't necessarily a fix, it can actually make it worse as the plantar tightens up). Email me if you want me to share the things I learned (or I have a blog post up about it a few months ago I could dig up for you).<br /><br />Yeah, that GI stuff is another story - everyone reacts so differently to and experimentation is a must for each. I have issues with a lot of the sugars in those gels and bars (all that you have listed above), including the Honey stinger Waffles. For a long run, the thing that works best for me is Hammer's Perpetuem. Another thing to think about is what you put in your body BEFORE the run, not so much during. No caffeine, no sugar, no fats, even wheat can mess up your stomach. Hope you find a solution!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-58985394629167335422012-01-06T09:34:36.029-08:002012-01-06T09:34:36.029-08:00A friend of mine with a mean stomach swears by Sma...A friend of mine with a mean stomach swears by Smart Water to get her electrolytes. You can buy at grocery store or Target. <br /><br />Have you tried the Accel gels? They have a thinner consistency, so they're easier to squirt in your mouth. More importantly, for me, is that they have some protein in them.<br /><br />I recently tried the Honey Stinger waffles and so far, so good. I might try folding them in half so I can more easily bring on long runs. <br /><br />Good luck!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283245080627988997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-6514521489531535472012-01-06T09:31:43.235-08:002012-01-06T09:31:43.235-08:00I'm lucky that I don't have much in the wa...I'm lucky that I don't have much in the way of GI issues - but sometimes GU will set wrong so I've been trying the Honey Stinger gels -- I like gels because I can't chew anything after about mile 5 and the Honey Stinger ones are honey and go down way smoother than Gu. If the waffles sit well with you, it might be worth a try. Also, a friend who can't do Gu can do those gels. <br /><br />Good luck with the water/nuun combo. I loose a lot of salt too but doesn't seem to impact me much at the half distance but I'm definitely taking in all info because for the full I have a feeling it will be a whole 'nother ball game. :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809744218455258079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284298186061040784.post-28471188435422114932012-01-06T09:22:01.399-08:002012-01-06T09:22:01.399-08:00I sweat..like crazy to the point where hot weather...I sweat..like crazy to the point where hot weather training was a bit scary for me. I have replaced my usual water that I carry with water + the Vega line including its electrolyte replacer. No GI issues and makes me feel way better.<br />Rest up!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.com