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Tenderloin
Depending on what you're training for, there is the theory of (on occasion) "running on empty", as a way to teach your body to burn a higher proportion of fat. For marathon training I'm usually quite happy doing a pre-brekky 20+ miles in the morning, on a coffee and a pint of water. If it's cool weather I might get round without any drinks, although even in Winter it's useful to know where the water fountains are. Summer training for an Autumn marathon will involve knowing where the water fountains are, plus planning a drink stop at a shop maybe half way round, preferably something sugary and isotonic. Only really take gels when I'm trying something out pre-race, just to make sure it agrees with me.
For most runs up to 15 miles or so I'll just make sure I refuel and hydrate really well after the run.