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Kaecey
2 posts since
Oct 1, 2007

Aug 10, 2007 3:18 PM

Marathon Training and Raw Food

Hi all --
Just curious if there are any other raw foodies out there training for a marathon? This will be my first marathon and I'm relatively new to raw foods so this is a whole new experience all around! =) I'd love to hear some tips and/or what other raw foodies that run high mileage are eating. I have been hungrier and hungrier and would love some new ideas.
Thanks so much!
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ShanGen
280 posts since
Dec 14, 2007
1. Aug 10, 2007 3:36 PM in response to: Kaecey
I'm going to guess the trick is to get enough protein. Out of curiosity how do you get protein?? I'm a vegetarian and am having trouble getting enough of it from beans and tofu...
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Duaumun
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Jul 5, 2006
2. Aug 10, 2007 8:30 PM in response to: Kaecey
I absolutely love to eat sushi. I normally have it the evening after my long run. I never find that I am really hungry after it--the rice helps to fill me up. If you are worried from a protein standpoint, don't be. I am assuming by raw food you mean some type of meat/fish and not veggies...right?
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merigayle
1,586 posts since
Aug 15, 2007
3. Aug 11, 2007 6:11 AM in response to: Kaecey
As long as you are getting enough calories and refueling after your runs you should be fine. You can try a site like fitday.com to track how many calories you eat per day.
There is no way i could get enough to eat on a raw vegan diet. On a vegan or vegetarian (nonraw) diet i have no problem eating enough protein and carbs.
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Kaecey
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Oct 1, 2007
4. Aug 11, 2007 1:24 PM in response to: Kaecey
Thanks for the replies -- I'll definitely try fitday to see where I'm at. I'm not worried about protein -- I know I get enough of that! lol More the calories and carbs that I need to store. This morning I did raw oat groats before my 11-miler and that seemed to really help. I guess I'll be adding more of that to my diet...

And yes, raw, vegan (well, almost vegan as I do love honey but definitely no meat or other animal stuff).

Thanks again!
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