Comments on: Sports Nutrition Part 2: What and When to Eat

By: DIna

DIna — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:58:29 +0000

Featured Athlete Aimee Gallo gave me an idea for a great substitution for commercial gels and jelly beans (and, in my case, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups): mashed sweet potatoes. I put them in several small Zip lock bags and during my long bike rides, tear a corner of a baggie off with my teeth and squeeze what I need into my mouth. It tastes great and I can pronounce all the ingredients!

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By: Ron Bryson

Ron Bryson — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:10:22 +0000

Sage,

As a 160# male I agree with your overall analysis. On the bike I try and consume 300 cals per hour & 20 oz of fluid. During a 1/2 marathon run, It is a cup of whatever each aid station has to offer.

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By: Padma O'Mara

Padma O'Mara — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:40:00 +0000

Sage,
thanks for this article. I’m just getting started to train for the half marathon distance. I’m sure gonna try out different foods and drinks during training.

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By: Christine D.

Christine D. — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:00:41 +0000

Great information!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

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By: MEAGAN

MEAGAN — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:53:13 +0000

Thanks for the great tips…I also feel that it is important to take a multivitamin, fish oil, amino acid, and calcium supplement everyday.

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By: Michelle @ Find Your Balance

Michelle @ Find Your Balance — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:38:32 +0000

Are there any real food alternatives to gels and Jelly Belly beans? I suppose not really, you can’t stop and have a turkey sandwich! But outside of actual races, I think it’s important to read labels and make sure you are eating real food, not just chemicals, partial foods like isolate soy protein, and sugar that are often found in power bar type snacks.

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