Maple - I drink the powerade straight but it is the lighter version of powerade (less calories) not sure if that makes a difference or not. I carry two powerade and two water and try to drink most of them before I get home.

Fattozig - Leslie - I don't get nauseous during my runs but I have never just run on an empty stomach. That is one variable I haven't tried yet. I think maybe I will just to make sure its not that. I do drink a Myoplex lite for protein without a lot of calories within 20 min of finishing my run. I have not always had this drink though so I don't think its what I have after so much as what I have before - but obviously I don't know the issue or I would correct it.

Hi Pace - How are you??? Its been a while since I have been on the other board (marathon trainers) - but I am STILL having this issue - thanks for responding. I have not tried just having fruit - like a banana before my run. I think I will try this suggestion as well. I don't eat a lot of dairy the night before but perhaps a nice hearty dinner with to much protein is to blame. Not sure. How much protein the night before is to much? I usually have chicken or fish and its a normal adult portion size with veg and carb side. I do have a couple of beers or a glass of wine but I am sure a lot of people do this too??? UGHHH - I drink about 60 ounces of water a day so I know I am well hydrated. - DOUBLE UGHHH.

Thanks for the help and insight - I really appreciate the ideas.

Efritz - I can't say that I have had a post long run routine other than replenishing fluids. I do know that I am down several pounds after my runs. It has been up to 4 lb difference when I get home. Although I love seeing a low number on the scale I know that it is an issue of hydration so I try to replenish. I have had powerade, accelerade, gatorade and good old fashioned water. My stomach has flipped with all these scenarios. I try to eat a lunch - sandwich or something like that within an hour or so as I usually get done around lunch time. Other than stretching and showering that's my post run routine. The myoplex I have only done on the last two long runs.

Yamahamamma - my pace naturally slows on my long run. I try not to go out to fast and keep it around a 10:30 pace sometimes even 11:00 (5K race pace is 9:00) so I think its slow enough.

Fatozzig - if you could find that article I would love to read it. What would you suggest for replacing carbs after a long run - are we talking like having a banana or a fruit juice smoothie, yogurt?

I'm going to go over to Barnes and Noble and buy a book on running and nutrition and see if I can educate myself a bit - I really appreciate everyone's help on this so far. Yesterday I did not feel better for 10 hours! Really takes the fun out of running to be sick for 10 hours.