tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post7147100963473627298..comments2023-06-24T05:17:38.412-07:00Comments on Mind Over Mileage: FuelTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18182340800144189875noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post-46331645515214128472011-02-21T16:51:08.219-08:002011-02-21T16:51:08.219-08:00I eat a light bowl of cereal before exercising and...I eat a light bowl of cereal before exercising and then I LOVE the Biggest Loser protein shakes mix for afterwards. It's not full of calories since I am too fat, not a good idea. GREAT flavor though. A little strong so I dilute it with more water. Just bought some little packets to have for the race.Jen Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015797585974379454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post-82076370213908554912011-02-21T15:19:40.653-08:002011-02-21T15:19:40.653-08:00I do weight 2x a week right now, but as I put in m...I do weight 2x a week right now, but as I put in more runs and 2 a days...that will go down to 1. I can't eat a lot before a run or work out (as Tara can attest) but I'm starving afterwards. I wish I liked the Gatoraides...but I don't, I'm a water person, sometimes with a Crystal light packet mixed in for flavor. I like the Power Bar engergy bites (which I can only find at REI) I think they taste pretty good and they're good at sustaining energy during a long run.Brian & Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03587365321750733854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post-78894150536169277442011-02-21T13:59:09.942-08:002011-02-21T13:59:09.942-08:00I'm an early-morning worker-outer, and so I ea...I'm an early-morning worker-outer, and so I eat very minimally (because if I have too much in my belly I feel gross), usually a piece of fruit and a nutrition bar. Post work-out I go high-protein like Tara, with either make a protein shake or greek yogurt. I am obsessed with greek yogurt right now so I even have it at night for dessert. Mmmmmm.<br /><br />And I weight train 2x per week, but I'm not training for a marathon!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322745447434381301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post-53469055823898794632011-02-21T09:08:16.837-08:002011-02-21T09:08:16.837-08:00I usually run in the morning. And my favorite cer...I usually run in the morning. And my favorite cereal of choice is frosted mini wheats. Perfect combination of sweet and sustaining. <br /><br />Post workout I am a HUGE believer in protein. I try to do whole foods--turkey and cheese, whole wheat toast and peanut butter, etc, but in a pinch I do muscle milk. Which is gross. But oh so helpful to my recovery. I also like the Gatorade recovery drink.<br /> <br />I, like Jess, HYDRATE like crazy. If I don't I get major headaches. <br /><br />My only tip for more fruits and veggies is MENU PLAN. It seems to be the only way it is possible. I'll do a post on menu planning later in the week....<br /><br />As far as strength training goes, I have been doing 2x/week, but as race day get's closer and I need to get more hard runs in, I'll probably drop down to 1 day. With your Ragnar and Marathon training 1x/week is fine. After your marathon, you might want to cut back on the running and add a second day of cross training.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18182340800144189875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1051605924586433398.post-40742455539762195562011-02-21T07:35:04.900-08:002011-02-21T07:35:04.900-08:00Natalie,
I am not the best when it comes to nutri...Natalie,<br /><br />I am not the best when it comes to nutrition. In runners magazine I read about popping Nature Valley Granola Clusters before running. I eat about 7 clusters before and take some for the road. The magazine said they have a good mix of carbs, protein, and sugar that you need. I don't do anything special after, just hydrate. I also drink gatorade almost the whole time. It saved me from heat exhaustion in my last relay and now I can't go without it.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185216272652355248noreply@blogger.com