So what should you eat whilst training for a marathon or half marathon?
Apparently a diet high in carbohydrates is what is required! :-). I don’t know if I am really up to this, the last 12 months I spend telling myself to stay away from carbs!!! If I touched 5 slices bread over this period it would have been too much :-). BUT, I can feel I am starting to feel drained and I need to increase my weekly mileage. I don’t want to risk injury or getting ANOTHER COLD so I better listen to my body and start FUELING up!
Ok so what should I be looking at:
Carbohydrates (JUST Fuel!!!) |
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Protein (help with muscle repair and recovery) |
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Hydration (Carbs for energy and electrolytes to replace salts lost through sweat) |
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Low GI Snacks (Sustained energy release) |
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High GI Snacks (Instant energy boost) |
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15 Foods for Runners |
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Chocolate for runners mmmmmm……..
Going for a run now……
Yip, That’s the idea!