What to eat??

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schweers9

61 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

Feb 15, 2006 9:09 AM

I am training for my first marathon next month, and I have read Carmichael's eat right to train right book. But I wanted to know what people eat right after a long run? For me, that is after 1.5 hrs of straight running, no stops!
I feel like I am actually gaining weight because I feel starved afterwards! I just want to make the right choices so that I will not gain, but also food that will give me energy for the rest of the day!!

triruth

174 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

1. Feb 16, 2006 9:08 PM

in response to: schweers9

Right after a long workout, I'll eat a meal of 80g carbs, 20g protein, and relatively low fat. Also, don't spare the salt. When I'm marathon training I'm 138 lbs., adjust accordingly. I'll eat a normal meal a couple hours after the recovery meal.

schweers9

61 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

2. Feb 20, 2006 7:00 PM

in response to: schweers9

Thanks for the advice, I am 118lbs, and so I guess if I ate an energy bar afterwards, that might be okay! Then I usually eat every three hours anyway, but mostly protein. I have been better with adding more fruits in for my carbs!

schweers9

61 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

3. Feb 20, 2006 7:01 PM

in response to: schweers9

Also, what do you consider a normal meal??

kmoodymz3

2 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

4. Mar 6, 2006 1:19 PM

in response to: schweers9

I am an endurance Mountain bike racer. I use a recovery drink that has a 4:1 Carbohydrate to protein ratio that gives me boost (carbs) and helps with repairing my muscles (protein). Since starting this I find I'm not dragging all afternoon and my muscles are not as sore the next day.

There are dozens of products out there but my personal favorite is InfinIT nutrition's Fluid Recovery www.infinitnutrition.com. This is because there is no Fructose which tends to make me feel bloated. It also has some antioxidants which are always good for recovery.

I prefer a drink immediately post workout then a meal, good carbs and lean protein 1-2 hours later. This gives my stomach a chance to recover from a hard work-out before I eat solid food. I'm talking 2-6 hour rides here.

Good Luck,
K

schweers9

61 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

5. Mar 7, 2006 3:43 PM

in response to: schweers9

Wow, thanks so much for the advice! And I am very cautious about what I eat, and I eat mostly protein in my meals too. I have to say that it has been hard trying to incorporate more carbs, since I have worked hard at getting the point of where I am by NOT eating them!
I like the low carb protein powders, and I usually have one to two per day in between larger meals. Thanks again and best of luck to you too!!

Feb 15, 2006 9:09 AM

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