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Long Runs with Natural Running Fuel: Sensitive Stomach Ideas

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If you ever chat with ultra runners, you’ll rarely hear them talk about downing 100 gel packets over the course of their 24-48 hours of running. Natural running fuel is their standard.

Yet marathoners eat them like candy, thinking it’s required to keep energy high and avoid the bonk.

Instead of the bonk, they usually wind up in the porta potty or with a stomach ache because we simply don’t need that much fuel and certainly not of the kind found in so many packets.

Now, now, calm yourself I’m not saying never to use them or that they’re evil.

Just that a slew of whole food options are also available to mitigate the need for using them quite so much and of course look for the cleaner options if you are using them.natural long run fuelWhy is it that we’re so cautious of what we eat the before a run and then listen to any old marketing ploy for our long run nutrition?

The British Medical Journal {BMJ} performed a study in 2012 that showed no true studies exist to support the claims of many sports drink/gels.

How Much Fuel Do You Need on Long Runs?

We  know there’s a clear benefit to taking in calories, specifically carbohydrates, during endurance events to prevent our body from hitting the dreaded wall. However, you may not need quite as much as you think during training runs, which is a great way to reduce stomach issues!

This is due to two things:

Burn More Fat
We need to train our body to utilize more fat than carbohydrates, which is a step in training that most runners skip. You can read all about how this base building part of training should work here. This lowers your calorie and carb need during long runs.

Quick Carbs
On race day, when our heart rate passes the low heart trate max when begin to rely on carbohydrates for fuel. The body can only store so many carbs in the muscles, which means our job is to supply it with quick and easy to use sources of energy.

The second point is what lead to the creation of gels. High sugar packets that dump immediately in to the body…except they have to go through your gut before it gets in to your blood stream and muscles. That’s where many runners have issues with major stomach problems, not to mention the mass amounts of blood sugar spikes.

Let’s look at alternatives to energy gels for running that won’t mess with your stomach or contain additional stimulants. BUT if you do like those quick sources, I created a tested list of the one’s that seem to work for most runners!

Download my eat before the run guide to help keep your energy high, stomach feeling good and reduce the need for gels >>

Tips for Fueling Long Runs with Whole Foods

A few important notes from athletes who have transitioned to natural running fuel, aka whole foods:

  • Eat more frequently, but less volume {every 30-45 min}
  • Consider a mix of whole foods and processed carbs for endurance events to ensure adequate calories and quick carbs to the muscles
  • Always test on training runs before race day
  • Aim for low fiber whole foods
  • Consider using more homemade gels and drinks during higher intensity
  • Start with carbs before the race {i.e. toast, banana, oatmeal}
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In addition to what you do during the run, most runners focused on a whole food way of fueling will tell you that what you eat before and after the run are equally important. These meals are either going to top off your glycogen stores or help to prevent muscle wasting, all going towards quicker recovery.

Ideas for fueling around your runs:

  • Scientifically proven post workout meal ideas
  • Best pre-run meal ideas 
  • Anti-inflammatory eating

How many calories do you need during a run?

First question I often get is how many calories do I really need to be consuming? It’s time to stop thinking in calories and focus on the kind of fuel you’re burning and how you handle sustained energy.

  1. Checkout the LHR method for increasing your fat burning. This reduces the total amount of calories needed during the training session and race. (no this doesn’t mean you burn less calories)
  2. Shorter workouts usually will not require any food during the session. Short could mean up to 13 miles depending upon your intensity and again HR. Most runners can do up to 7-9 miles without consuming calories during the run (see the drink section though). Understand the drawbacks to fasted runs though.
  3. Test for yourself: Do you feel grumpy late in your run? Probably out of carbohydrates. Do you get a lot of stomach issues? Probably too many sugars or hard to digest foods.
  4. Which is all to say stop paying attention to the amount you are burning as a guide to what you take in. Most traditional estimates are based on males, so they are way over estimated for female runners!

Long runs don't require tons of gels -find out what to do instead

Quick Whole Food Ideas

There are a lot of options, I’m going to range from the easiest for most people to stomach to those that the ultra athletes found helpful.

  • Bananas
  • Dried pineapple (super amazing for digestion)
  • Dates with coconut oil (Larabar is more expensive, but faster)
  • Dried apricots (good source of iron) + a couple almonds
  • Packet of nut butter (thank you Justin’s for this amazing invention)
  • Squeeze packet of fruits/veggies (Plum Organics makes some good ones)
  • Boiled eggs (a favorite of ironman training folks)
  • Energy Balls of nuts, seeds, etc
  • Boiled potatoes with Himalayan pink sea salt (extra minerals)

Now the major downside to whole foods, which much be addressed is that if you’re trying to replicate the carbohydrates in a gel, you need a greater volume.

For example if a gel is 30g of carbohydrates that would be:

  • 1.2 oz dried pineapple
  • 1 Larabar
  • 2 Medjool dates
  • 2 oranges
  • 2 Tbsp raisins

Additionally, your body is going to need to digest the food as well. So while it can sound wonderful to use nothing but whole foods for fuel, you also need to test it out to see if your body feels ok with extra volume and as I’ve learned if you really need that much.

While much of the original science said take 1 gel packet per 30-45 minutes of running, I’ve never found that my body needed that volume of sugar during a marathon. (see more below on fueling pre and post race).

One way to avoid on the run issues is to fuel appropriately before your run and lessen the need to eat during! Download free guide to pre-run meals.

Natural Gel Options

If you want to try a gel, there are a few options which seem to work better for sensitive stomachs. I have tested out some of these and have gotten great feedback from many of you over the years that these work well (meaning you have more than my word to go on!)

  • Huma Chia Gels
  • Spring Energy Gels
  • Tailwind Endurance Drink mix
  • CLIF Bloks – You can take in smaller amounts, which works well
  • Honey Stinger Shots or Waffles

Not in to reading, great, I made a video chatting about this too!

Homemade Gel Options

The truth is that gels aren’t all bad and if you can stomach them, they make you feel energized, then go for it. They are one of the easiest ways to get a good mix of carbs in the body while you’re hustling through the race.

I just don’t love them and like the idea of finding natural alternatives to gels. Hence, the homemade versions where you are using whole foods!

How to carry your homemade gels??
Many folks use little ziploc baggies, others use the bottles from a fuel belt or you can buy a gel flask.

A few ideas to get you started:
Sweet potato casserole energy gel
Chia carob energy gel
Vega Thrive Forward Energy Gel
Homemade energy chews
Fruit Energy Blocks (pictured below and my personal favorite)Homemade Energy Blocks

Hydration Fueling

Along with the food you take in, it’s just as important to keep your hydration on point. This is about more than guzzling water!

I’ve covered in depth how to stay hydrated when running, along with great homemade sports drinks to keep your electrolytes balanced and muscle cramps at bay. But as noted, hydration can actually be part of your fueling strategy!

Not only are you ensuring that your muscle continue to work well because they’re hydrated, but it works as a little brain trick too!

All it takes it the taste of something sweet in your mouth for your brain to believe it’s getting fuel and give you that energy boost. Thus if you’re carrying an electrolyte drink, just taking consistent sips every mile will help with energy as well.

What’s your go to running fuel?

Have you tried using whole foods?

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  1. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    August 30, 2016 at 7:28 am

    I trained pretty much exclusively with whole foods during my last marathon training cycle. I really liked it and it saved me a ton of money. But come race day I did use gels because I do find they give that quicker energy boost and are easier to eat.

  2. Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales says

    August 30, 2016 at 11:03 am

    I have been using lots of more natural or whole food options this marathon training cycle. I just miss the instant rush of energy from gels and the caffeine they have! But I have tried dates, nut butter packets, Larabars and Nakd Bars, and bananas.

  3. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    August 30, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I use Hammer gels, which have less sugar than GUs but I’m still considering trying natural fuel. I don’t think I could take natural foods on race day, but something like dried fruit or banana chips would work well on an easy long run.
    What baffles me is when I see people taking gels when out hiking! It’s so easy to pack and eat whole foods on the trail – and foods with protein and fat are much for satiating at that intensity.

  4. Jill says

    August 30, 2016 at 11:46 am

    I love PowerBar energy gels! I think they are delicious and since I don’t normally consume caffeine, I save the ones with caffeine for later in the run and woo! I look forward to my gels when I am training long distance. When I was marathon training, I also used Gu Chomps to get a different texture in there.

  5. Annette says

    August 30, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Great info! I’m trying to incorporate more whole foods and less processed foods into my diet. Look forward to trying out some of your suggestions.

  6. Diana Fitts says

    August 30, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    I just recently wrote a post on this same topic, as switching to natural fuel options was such a game changer in my own running routine. Not only did I feel better when I ate whole foods for fuel, I also saved a lot of money. As you mention, it takes a lot of experimentation to determine what types of foods work best, but it’s an experiment worth doing! Thanks for all of the energy gel recipes–I will definitely need to try them!
    Diana
    betterthanalive.com

  7. Holly says

    August 30, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    I love this idea. I hate the gels & have been using fruit snack candies. Definitely will be trying the dried pineapple & apricots .

  8. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    August 31, 2016 at 4:56 am

    Dried mango! That is how I fueled my first half marathon! Also ginger chews (and a few starburts, because starburst)

  9. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    August 31, 2016 at 5:18 am

    I have never trained for anything with gels. They always hurt my stomach and I always did so much better eating real food. I feel the same way about so many sports drinks as well!

  10. Laura says

    August 31, 2016 at 8:41 am

    For my second marathon, I used homemade nut/date balls and loved it! I often train with figs or dried fruit but sometimes use a HUMA gel or honey stinger chews. I still have to figure out what I’m going to do for this marathon!

  11. Allie says

    August 31, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I confess that I eat honey stinger waffles and cliff bar shots as a steady diet of fuel for my 2+ hour training days. My body is so used to it now but I REALLY want to change to whole foods. For me, it has to be simple since I hate to cook and amazon is just so damn easy to order everything from!! However, I love the idea of dried fruit. So doable!

  12. Alaina @ The Simple Peach says

    August 31, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    I’ve had some great results so far with LHR training. I started back in April and now fuel primarily with whole foods. Apricots and dried mango are my favorite and I like squeeze applesauces for a boost right before a race. I’ve also found that my body has changed since LHR training and I rely on a lot less than I used to so it’s not any harder to carry whole foods than gels.

  13. Jennat says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:06 am

    I have seen great results from LHR. One of my friend is getting whole food it has great effect on his body. TY for this post.

  14. Gretchen says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I switched to using dates during long runs when I did Whole30, and it made such a big difference! I want to try out dried mango some time too..yum!

  15. Cayanne Marcus @healthyezsweet says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I love that you’re advising and reminding folks to actually check in with how they feel! So often we buy into what others tell us we need during workouts / before / after and don’t even ask ourselves the key questions of “How’s my stomach feeling?” “How is my energy?” Plus I’m all about the whole foods. Great post

  16. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    September 2, 2016 at 11:31 am

    I’m not a runner and have never used those gels but I’ve seen the ingredient lists in some of them and they are filled with chemicals! whole foods all the way!

  17. Bytom says

    September 6, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Very good content! Cheers ;)

  18. Daraio says

    October 3, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I switched to using dates during long runs when I did Whole30, and it made such a big difference! I want to try out dried mango some time too..yum!

  19. Vicky says

    January 17, 2017 at 3:52 am

    Good post! I think that it is useful for a runner as mine. I like….

  20. Lynda Benedetto says

    May 23, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    Check out Muir Energy! Pure food nutrition in a convenient pouch to take on any run. I love it. So many fun and tasty flavors. They helped me train for my first marathon, and have helped me ever since. All natural, organic, vegan, gluten free ingredients. The works! Cacoa Almond is my favorite.

  21. Wendy says

    March 10, 2018 at 5:33 am

    Fueling is the biggest struggle for me. I’ve tried gels, foods, and liquids. I get really nauseous on long runs and I do think its due too much sugar. After all these years of running, I have yet to figure it out.

    • amanda says

      March 12, 2018 at 7:19 am

      I think it’s harder for a lot of people than is talked about! Have you tried Barnana – basically kind of soft dried banana. Bananas seem to sit will for almost everyone.

  22. Rebekah says

    March 11, 2018 at 10:23 am

    I’m in the camp where gels make me feel sick as well so I’ve never used them. I bring goldfish pretzels with me on my long runs because the salt keeps my stomach from hurting post run and they’re easy to digest during my run.

    • amanda says

      March 12, 2018 at 7:19 am

      Oh pretzels and goldfish are great ideas, plus that salt is needed if you sweat like me!

  23. Laurie says

    March 13, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Loved this article! It fits my philosophy completely. I run both trails and roads. I am amazed at the junk road runners eat to fuel for long races. Real foods are so much better. Thank you for writing!

  24. Melissa says

    April 16, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Great info! I am making the switch to dried fruit on my next long run. I had horrible nausea and cramping after my 11.6 run last night with just one GU. I don’t want to feel that way after my half marathon. I think I’ll try some of the recipes as well.

    • amanda says

      April 17, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Hope it works!! I tell ya GU just never felt good to me either

  25. Gayle says

    October 31, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    Thanks for this article. I’ve never liked the idea of those gels but its so difficult to find easy to read information on using whole foods instead. I’m going to try some of these as I start my preparations for next years half-marathon and marathon.

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