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Any runners out there that follow the Atkins principle of nutrition?

guest — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:57:55 GMT

Was concerned about goo? How many carbs and if there was something else to replace it?

What to eat before running that is light?

guest — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:42:13 GMT

I am a newbie and do 3 miles 3x week hoping to do more as it gets cooler, Central FL is rough with the humidity even though it's feels good to sweat, I run about 6:15 am and not much for eating that early is there something very light I can eat before my run that won't bog me down, I feel like I run out of fuel half way into it and have to walk to catch my spark again, I was wondering about the Gel packs? or if someone can advise, at the most I do a half a banana.

Hate to do this, but who agrees? Worst Advice Ever.

guest — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:09:25 GMT

I recently read the following article...

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/162.shtml

As a runner I'm always curious on little tips and tricks to improve my diet... in hopes that, at the end of the day, it helps translate into a PR.

But the content of the above article contradicts all of the current theory in sports dieting...

Is it just me, or is this the Worst Advice Ever?

I'm truely curious to know what the rest of you think.

Best regards,

Avid runner.

PALEO ENERGY LEVELS.

guest — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:24:46 GMT

hi guys! completely new and looking for the advice of other runners.

i run distance. my days average around 8 miles with a long run once a week of about 13.

been running for years and recently took up eating paleo.

i have found that i LOVE everything about the diet EXCEPT: my runs. hahah, ironic.

anyone else eating paleo and training around the same milage?

I AM LOOKING FOR FUEL SUGGESTIONS BEFORE MY RUNS. something to help me sustain.

my energy levels are great throughout the rest of the day, just my runs are suffering.

i would love to hear any ideas on ENERGY FOODS that would be paleo friendly!

THANKS ALL!!

running first thing in the morning on an empty stomach

guest — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:18:14 GMT

Hi All-

The only chance I have to run is first thing in the morning. I run on an empty stomach. Is this sabotaging my weight loss goals? It would be almost impossible for me to wake up any earlier to eat something, digest, run and make it to work on time. Any thoughts on this? Or can someone recommend a fast digesting food that might work for me?

Attention Female Half and Full Marathon Runners

guest — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:06:58 GMT

Attention Female Half and Full Marathon Runners:

Female’s 19 to 50 years of age who are currently trainingfor a Half and Full Marathon are needed to participate in a Dietetic Master’sThesis. Those who participate will berequired to complete a three day food and exercise journal and twoquestionnaires pertaining to dietary practices and nutrition knowledge. In return for participating, all volunteerswill receive a detailed nutrition analysis of their submitted three day foodjournal.

The main purpose of the study is to review the diary habitsof recreational female marathon runners.

If you are interested in participating please send Jamie ane-mail at merrittj1@gmail.com.

Thanks

Jamie

** Participation is voluntaryand all data will be kept confidential. Individuals will have the right to withdraw from the study atanytime.

Nutrition during half marathon training

guest — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:43:15 GMT

I signed up to do the R&R half in Washington DC on March 16th. I'm using the RunKeeper Sub 2:30 half marathon training plan. Right now, I am only in week 2, so my weekly miles are only around 12-15 miles. But looking ahead, I see that over the next few weeks, my miles will steadily increase to a point where I will be logginhg 100+ miles in a month. Up to this point, I have mainly run shorter distance (6 miles and less), so I never had to worry much about hydrating and fueling myself. My concern is that if I neglect my nutrition, that my body will shut down on me once I start logging a lot of weekly miles. I don't want to burn out before the race (although there is a taper built into my plan). So before I head out for an 8, 10, 12+ mile run, what should I be eating? Ive read some people like gels, some people like energy bars, others likle a slice of bread with peanut butter and a banana. Is it a matter of preference? Or is there a benefit to one over the others? And as far as after my runs, what should I be doing? Should I drink a protein shake? Eat a light meal? As far as hydrating, I tend to drink a lot an hour or so before I run. When I've run 8 miles before, I ran it without drinking anything during the actual run. Is there a rule of thumb that says for every mile I should be drinking x number of ounces of liquid?

Any guidance/suggestions are much appreciated.

Training and want to lose weight

guest — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:31:18 GMT

I'm running my first half marathon on Dec. 30 and would like to lose 5-7 pounds. But I can't seem to get my calories right. I have a body media and some days I burn 2500 calories. If I reduce to 1800 for a couple of days, then I'm starving and my training suffers. What do you guys suggest?

Veggie Powered

guest — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:18:29 GMT

Any vegan distance runners out there who want to share tips?

I find it difficult to find quick and easy nutrient/caloric-rich bites to fill up on during training...and recovery meals. I feel that I have faired well overall but I also believe that there is more to release in my running - if only I had the energy to tap into it.

Thanks for the sharing!

heather

Sports drink before on hot day?

guest — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:24:39 GMT

Hey all, I was wondering if drinking a sports drink up to an hour or so before a long run will help on a hot day? I tried holding it in

my hand last year during a long run and it got all fizzy and nasty, plus the only thing I crave during a hot run is water, but I know I need

the elec. because I often get 'salty' arms at the end of a long run during the summer.