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Originally Posted by Tudge
Sorry it took me so long to reply
Thanks for the suggestions - I tried the SF Carnation Instant Breakfast and it does seem to help....I think I will stick with this for the time being - I usually get up at 2:45 am to run before I go to work - so I usually get right out of bed and onto the treadmill - so I am afraid to eat anything solid....
John - I tried some rice yesterday - man that was BAD.... felt like it was stuck in my throat for about 3 hours - so I guess I will stick with the milk.
Thanks again for the suggestions - I will let you all know how I finish, the race - it is a pretty big deal around here. Dont know if you have heard of it or not - called the Bolder Boulder - there is supposed to be between 55,000 and 60,000 participants.
My goal is to finish in under an hour - but not sure how realistic that is - I have ran a 5K previously in 26:40, but there are a couple of pretty good hills to climb in this race - so we shall see....
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Honestly if you can clock off 3.2miles(5k) in 26minutes you are right where I am in terms of speed. There is no reason why you can't do everything you have listed and more. I just have to say AWESOME! I'm soo happy that you are taking the attitude towards total life fitness like you are. You sound happy and dedicated. Words can't express how proud I am of you(I know that may sound silly) not many people take a serious aproach to fitness daily with their weightloss program. It truely changes you for the better and you're health is amazing.
Sorry to hear you are having trouble with rice. Maybe try pasta? I also eat alot of pasta(wheat) constantly with other breads. Its hard for us post op people because all of our bodies are going to be a little different and react a little different to foods.
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Originally Posted by Munch75
I trained for (and completed a half-marathon) ... I'm also 5.5 years post-op, so what works for me may not work for you. And it took time playing with different ways of doing things to find what worked for me.
The day before long runs (and my races) I focus on drinking a lot of water and eating healthy carbs. Typically a small pasta dinner.
About an hour before my running I eat either a banana or some oatmeal. During my running, I eat Shot Bloks (by Cliff) and drink a lot of water. I seem to drink way more water than my non-post op running friends, not sure why. Within 10 mins of finishing I drink endurox (icky, but works!) and on my way home I usually eat a banana.
Some friends who aren't as far out from surgery have tried different lower sugar options that worked for them, but I did fine with the main stream ones.
Good luck!! 
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haha me and you with banna's. I know I eat them all the time too they are great. Awesome to hear you are so far post op and still doing very well. Its encouraging for me.