I’m tapering again, which means it’s hard to focus on anything other than my upcoming 50k.
Today I killed time by researching and obsessing over fueling strategies during the race. It seems that the optimum fuel for these endurance events combines simple sugars (for a quick release of energy) with complex carbs (for a longer energy burn). The most frequently cited examples I find are:
Candy bars
Donuts
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Soda
and let's not forget about chocolate milk afterward for recovery.
I get to eat like a kid again and people still look at me like I’m crazy for running this far.
