Re: Marathon Runners on SCD Out There?

[Guest guest]

I ran the Nike Marathon back in 2005. It is definately a challenge because you

really have to take in a lot of calories. I used Coconut Water to replace the

illegal Powerade/Gatorade drinks. It was really helpful because you need to

replace your electrolytes especially during summer training. The coconut water

is legal and should be just the juice of a young coconut. There have been

studies done with coconut water and endurace atheletes (cyclist) and it has

shown to have better results than the so-called sports drinks. Mainly because

the potassium and sodium closely resemble the human bodies. I also used packets

of honey instead of the powerbars and gummie bears that others snacked on during

their training. My teammates were really cool about picking up packets of honey

whenever they were in a Starbucks or Chick-fil-a. There is actually no strong

scientific evidence that supports carb-loading helps with endurance events. I am

medical librarian and have actually researched this. So really you just need to

eat a lot and often to replace your calories. Before my long runs I would

usually just eat Welch's grape juice jello, watermelon, and sometimes a smoothie

w/ SCD yogurt. Post workout was usually bananas and eggs. It is important to get

some protien in you post workout. Most marathoners have digestive issues during

their race. I never did. I think it was because I had to eat such simple foods

rather than the complex carbs, so my body easily broke it down. I hope this

helps and if you need any more tips or have questions you can email me directly

at eajones33@...

Good Luck,

UC 14 years

SCD 6.5 years

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> Hey all...

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> I'm starting to train for a September marathon and wondering if there are any

other SCDer's out there who do or have done a marathon? I have never done one

and it's time to challenge this aging mind and body.

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> What do you do differently for meals (if anything)? What do you do to prepare

for races and endurance? Do you have any advice for me as I begin to prepare?

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> I was diagnosed 6 months ago w/ UC (moderate) and symptoms under control w/

Lialda and SCD.

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> Thanks

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> RSW

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[Guest guest]

What an inspiration you are to those of us just starting out on the diet. I am

not a runner, but have been athletic and want to keep it up. Thank you!

PJ

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> > Hey all...

> >

> > I'm starting to train for a September marathon and wondering if there are

any other SCDer's out there who do or have done a marathon? I have never done

one and it's time to challenge this aging mind and body.

> >

> > What do you do differently for meals (if anything)? What do you do to

prepare for races and endurance? Do you have any advice for me as I begin to

prepare?

> >

> > I was diagnosed 6 months ago w/ UC (moderate) and symptoms under control w/

Lialda and SCD.

> >

> > Thanks

> >

> > RSW

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