Mid-run snacks


Wondering what to eat during those long runs? Greatist author Nick English suggests 17 snacks, two of them marshmallows and gummy bears. Coconut water is on that list, too, because it has calcium, sodium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous.

The folks over at Runner's World say to introduce food to your runs slowly, especially if you have never done it before. They say that, "In general, runners need to add in 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrate each hour that they are running longer than 75 minutes." Drinking water helps dilute the carbohydrate intake, i.e. gels or chew bars.

Chris Solarz, the world record holder for the farthest run on a treadmill in 12 hours, fueled himself with bananas, hummus and granola bars.

Personally, I don't run longer than four miles at a time. But when I prepped for a half marathon a while back I didn't eat anything during my long runs. That probably explains my urge to not complete one again.


Solange Reyner

Last modified: April 3, 2014