Eat Before the Run
August 26th, 2011
Written by Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson is a certified personal trainer and holds his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Diet and exercise have been a major part of his life since 2002. He has been professionally training since 2008.
Running has become increasingly popular these days among everyone. More emphasis is put on doing the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon and triathlons. Obviously any long distance running requires an energy source, so I wanted to see what some good ideas were for energy before a long run. If you have any suggestions or comments for other people please friend us on Facebook and post them on our wall!
If you’re heading out for an hour or more, you need some fuel at least 30 minutes before you run. “I generally go with the three-to-one carbs-to-protein ratio,” says Anna Wood of New York City, who likes whole-grain cereal with milk. Carbs provide energy, and protein and just a little fat help it last. “Peanut butter settles well in my stomach, and since it is high in protein and fat, it provides lasting energy throughout long workouts,” says Jenny Jensen of Redmond, Washington. Other favorite boosts are honey on toast, oatmeal, bananas and peanut butter, fruit and nuts, granola, and energy bars. I pulled this article from Runner’s World. On the next blog I will hit on post run eating and what helps with recovery after a long run.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email me at klarson@cwhwichita.com
Be happy and healthy!
Kyle
