21 Replies to “Downing Donuts and Crunching Carrots: Runners balancing their nutrition”
Timing woman – I was just scoffing down a post-breakfast chocolate frog. I have 5 days until my thesis is due, and my normally clean diet is just subway and diet coke right now. Disgusting.
Rice is my go-to before a race as well. It sits right. Very little does. A banana can go a long way as well. And when I can – chocolate. And more chocolate.
hahaha…uh oh, did that runner guilt kick in?? 😉 ugh, wat the heck is with u trying to get all smart-like and bothering with all the thesis stuff anyways?? 😉 JK!! i’m so proud of u girl, seriously, home stretch and u’re ALMOST free of the beast!! lol
oh yea, u kno they make chocolate Pop-Tarts, right?? 😉
Love this post Cait!! I was just thinking about this actually. It’s something that really is constantly rolling around in my head. How to get more “quality” foods into my meals. Even my snacks!
If I could fill my attic with yumminess it would definitely be blueberry cake donuts….fresh ones. Oh my word I haven’t had one of those in a long time. 🙂
My attic is definitely full. But to balance it I have good staple meals and am a bit of a creature of habit. Its usually afternoon tea or dessert when I indulge. Ice cream is my thing. And before you ask nope I’ve never tried ice cream on a pop tart ;). But come to think of it, that would totally work!
I love that running gives me a bit of room to enjoy my food as much as I do. If I was ever going to try and run competitively or go the marathon distance YES I would clean up my diet (or make better energy choices) a little but so long as I am a recreational runner I certainly wouldn’t get precious on my diet. I have had some great runs after an Indian feast or a Sunday afternoon beer!
My prerace breakfast is always some chia seeds with water and a clif builder bar. And my attic is definitely filled with chips and desserts. I go crazy for that stuff, but I try to avoid sweets especially leading up to a race.
Hey thanks for commenting on my blog! When I was going into high school I remember looking up results when I was first getting interested in running and seeing your name. Your blog is great–I love all the unique drawings with the posts!
What about just plain ol’ training runs? I run early morning as well, should I be eating before them? Will it really affect me if I don’t? I would hate to wake up even earlier…
great questions! i think it’s a personal thing, i am SO like u and would rather be able to sleep and roll out, so i don’t eat before. but i do eat a big snack before i go to bed. 🙂
I used to be able to eat almost anything before running and a race…but the past few months I’ve had to dramatically decrease fats & protein because they have been giving me issues at mile 2-3, so annoying! 🙂
Now I have toast with jam.
my patients are always bringing me in the best homemade baked goods…it’s so amazing, but getting bad at the same time! hehe!
I hope you’re having a wonderful Halloween Cait!
xoxo!
I have a question about the whole ratio of 60:20:20 or 40:30:30 of carbs protein and fat… Where do the fruits and veggies fit in here? …I know it sounds silly but I really want to know
Timing woman – I was just scoffing down a post-breakfast chocolate frog. I have 5 days until my thesis is due, and my normally clean diet is just subway and diet coke right now. Disgusting.
Rice is my go-to before a race as well. It sits right. Very little does. A banana can go a long way as well. And when I can – chocolate. And more chocolate.
hahaha…uh oh, did that runner guilt kick in?? 😉 ugh, wat the heck is with u trying to get all smart-like and bothering with all the thesis stuff anyways?? 😉 JK!! i’m so proud of u girl, seriously, home stretch and u’re ALMOST free of the beast!! lol
oh yea, u kno they make chocolate Pop-Tarts, right?? 😉
Love this post Cait!! I was just thinking about this actually. It’s something that really is constantly rolling around in my head. How to get more “quality” foods into my meals. Even my snacks!
If I could fill my attic with yumminess it would definitely be blueberry cake donuts….fresh ones. Oh my word I haven’t had one of those in a long time. 🙂
great to hear! glad i could offer up when the topic was already in that noggin. hehe
Okay, I absolutely love this post!!! As a very very very beginner runner, I need all the information and help I can get!! 🙂
xo
www, thanks!! and u’re doing awesome on those runs…even if that darn Jillian is stuck yelling in ur brain! 😉 jk
My attic is definitely full. But to balance it I have good staple meals and am a bit of a creature of habit. Its usually afternoon tea or dessert when I indulge. Ice cream is my thing. And before you ask nope I’ve never tried ice cream on a pop tart ;). But come to think of it, that would totally work!
I love that running gives me a bit of room to enjoy my food as much as I do. If I was ever going to try and run competitively or go the marathon distance YES I would clean up my diet (or make better energy choices) a little but so long as I am a recreational runner I certainly wouldn’t get precious on my diet. I have had some great runs after an Indian feast or a Sunday afternoon beer!
haha…u scoop that ice cream on the pop=tart and get back to me…plan?! 😉
My prerace breakfast is always some chia seeds with water and a clif builder bar. And my attic is definitely filled with chips and desserts. I go crazy for that stuff, but I try to avoid sweets especially leading up to a race.
i actually have yet to try those chia seeds, i feel like the only uncool fitness person who isn’t on the chia wagon. 😉
Almond butter on toast and a banana are my pre-running favorites….
Afterwards I like a mocha from Starbucks!
i can’t believe u’re the FIRST to bring up mochas! lol
Hey thanks for commenting on my blog! When I was going into high school I remember looking up results when I was first getting interested in running and seeing your name. Your blog is great–I love all the unique drawings with the posts!
Molly
aww, thanks for the sweet comment right back, Molly! 🙂
What about just plain ol’ training runs? I run early morning as well, should I be eating before them? Will it really affect me if I don’t? I would hate to wake up even earlier…
great questions! i think it’s a personal thing, i am SO like u and would rather be able to sleep and roll out, so i don’t eat before. but i do eat a big snack before i go to bed. 🙂
I used to be able to eat almost anything before running and a race…but the past few months I’ve had to dramatically decrease fats & protein because they have been giving me issues at mile 2-3, so annoying! 🙂
Now I have toast with jam.
my patients are always bringing me in the best homemade baked goods…it’s so amazing, but getting bad at the same time! hehe!
I hope you’re having a wonderful Halloween Cait!
xoxo!
oh no, i’m sorry that all of a sudden ur stomach is starting to revolt on u!! but i hope the toast and jam keeps working for u. 🙂
I have a question about the whole ratio of 60:20:20 or 40:30:30 of carbs protein and fat… Where do the fruits and veggies fit in here? …I know it sounds silly but I really want to know
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