u/wrud4d

Hello! I’m training for the NYC Marathon this fall using the Hal Higdon Novice 1 plan. So really getting into some longer distances now with a half marathon this coming weekend (did 12 yesterday).

I’m quite the sweater and trying to understand how to handle sodium replacement. Right now I have a belt with two 10oz water bottles. I’ve been filling one with water and one with water + 1 DripDrop packet. I also eat a Huma gel every 30 minutes.

Is this sufficient for now? I know I’ll need to refill the water bottles as I increase distance. But just not totally sure how much water and electrolytes I should be consuming. And it seems like a lot of people use chews/tabs rather than a liquid IV powder. So just looking for some advice! So far training has gone pretty well and haven’t had any stomach issues. I did feel pretty exhausted after my 12 but I was very active the two days before which I think caused that.

Thanks in advance!

I see a lot of posts of all the things people will work on in their next one. I have no doubt I will wish I did some things differently. But I want to hear from those who had a good first marathon: what are you glad you did in your training block, week of, and day of?

Thank you for your insights!