Diet Question

cagefan

Hi,

Just have a question regarding post run nutrition. Currently, I just have a piece of fruit or a cereal bar. I've picked up training quite a bit and find that I can literally eat the house down and still not satisfy my hunger. I'm just wondering if it may have something to do with depleting salts and sugars during the run and if taking an isotonic drink would help?

Thanks for any advice

Emer911

I'm no expert, but I hear protein is the thing to have after a hard run (race or training). Glass of milk, some cheese or meat - something like that.

Burgman

cagefan wrote: »

I find that I can literally eat the house down and still not satisfy my hunger. I'm just wondering if it may have something to do with depleting salts and sugars during the run

I'm no expert either but I suspect that there is a risk of indigestion if you continue nibbling at concrete and timber.

Ruu_Old

Protein is often left out with runners thinking it only carbs are needed. Chocolate milk is a good source of protein with a good balance of carbs and fats as well.

macinalli

It's also important to remember that you only need to take extra food such as chocolate milk after a long run. For the shorter midweek runs there shouldn't be a need to have anything out of the ordinary - if you're hungry just have nuts fruit etc as a snack

gmurran

macinalli wrote: »

It's also important to remember that you only need to take extra food such as chocolate milk after a long run. For the shorter midweek runs there shouldn't be a need to have anything out of the ordinary - if you're hungry just have nuts fruit etc as a snack

I's add that some carbs are important after an interval or speed session. Getting protein in at breakfast is shown to keep hunger at bay later in the day.

After your easy runs 5 miles and less water is fine.