I've got a few 100ks under my belt (no buckle yet, though!) and while I try to start with honey stingers and picky bars, homemade pb&J, and muffins... Torwards the end I do like to have beef jerky or bacon, and lots of coke and ginger-ale to suppliment the norm. I have done a few 50 milers with tailwind and honey stingers, but personally get really tired of it.  I have used ensure during my last 50 and my first half ironman.   Best of luck at your next race!   ... View more

One thing not to do is go to zero-drop shoewear without easing in. If you get Luna Sandals, Inov-8s, or other minimalist shoes slowly work up to the milage in them so you don't get an injury using different muscles.  ... View more