Sun, Oct-02-11, 17:00
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Senior Member
Posts: 972
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Plan: Atkins Pre-Maintenance
Stats: 215/134.8/130
BF:
Progress: 94%
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I know I posed this question on like Day 3 of my Atkins lifestyle. It's been 10 months and I'll revisit it.
I personally am unable to run the long distances without the extra carbs. I just cant do it. I may be different from other people because I've been insulin dependent in 2 pregnancies and borderline Type II....but again, whatever the reason, I've been unable to not use the GU or Accel Gels. I don't use them on short runs or even mid distance, but I do on anything over 7 miles now.
Just today I ran a half marathon and set a personal record by 24 minutes (dropped my time from 2:42:39 to 2:18:12 since April). I used an Accel Gel at mile 6 and at mile 11 a GU.
Meh. I'm in pre-maintenance now, so I am getting 40-80 carbs a day depending on if I work out, so I just factor the GU carbs into my day and carry on.
I can't imagine carrying nuts, or peanut butter with me on a run, but honestly I think everyone finds what works for them
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