"Eating on the run -
The fuel stored in greatest abundance, for the endurance athlete, is intermuscular fat, not carbs (glycogen) as is commonly believed. While this energy rich fuel is there ready for the taking, the body must be trained over time to open the petcock and allow it to "flow". To train the body to make use of intermuscular fat, it is necessary to run on empty. That is, if you run in the morning, it is okay to drink coffee (if you drink coffee), but you should eat nothing before your run, and take only water during your run. If you run mid-day, or in the evening, you should do so at least several hours after you take on food of any sort. While this may prove difficult the first few times, you will eventually find you have much more energy, and that energy will last longer... this is true during the marathon as well."
Source: http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/training/distancerunning.asp#4
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