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Ohhh you know I am totally here right now. I have to say it kind of balances itself out for me cause I’m no where near as Rungry when I drop my training back so that helps to keep it in check. Even though my choices might be a bit “poor” i generally don’t need as much. aka I am not looking for 2nd breakfast at 9am at the moment!But do I indulge?.. He’ll yeah! For me it has been the drink with Big A at the end of the day. As much as I love a drink I know it kills my recovery and hydrating so it is so nice to enjoy it guilt free. Mostly I just love the freedom of picking a meal and not having to worry if its got enough carbs for my long run or if it is going to “repeat” on me tomorrow 😉
hahaha…glad u could make u laugh! 🙂 i agree, it’s nice to be able to eat a total gas-attack or GI-monster type food and not have to worry about the repercussions on ur next run for a bit! 😛
just getting over this hump! put on a few hibernation lbs. this winter when i took quite a bit of time off, and i have to say that it did the body good. came back feeling squishy, but very refreshed. its a catch 22 i suppose…
while i doubt u are squishy…that’s a very true point, and even the top people will ‘try’ and put on some weight just because it does give the body a chance to recover a bit better and be a little ‘normal’…lol
I keep telling myself that the super long runs I have coming up will burn off some of the extra calories – in reality, at my age, that never works!!! Oh, well – I’m not running to lose weight – just to try to be healthy and in the best shape I can be – even if that is more similar to the 2nd picture in the cartoon!!!
I eat better when I’m working out more (“fueling” takes priority over “taste buds” or “just one more cookie”), but that doesn’t have to be running. If I’m in a low-run/recovery period and swimming, doing yoga, etc – that still helps keep my food in line.
Haha Cait I love this! I feel like this the other way around though lol. Race morning (after tapering) I feel like an unfit lard, but that night, after my fifth “recovery” (read celebration) pint of Cider I think I’m another 3 foot taller and 20kg lighter 😀
Seriously though, given i have a marathon within 4 weeks of each other all year, I dont have much time for my weight to yoyo much (easter gave it a good nudge though!)
BTW spotting Kate on course @ Canberra Marathon was a breeze thanks to her Chicked Tee 😉
hahaha…i LUV that u spotted Kate repping the chicking style! 🙂
and u bring up a funny point, i think food tastes SO much better the day/night after a monster race or workout…we’ll call it the ‘i’m a boss’ effect 😉
I love your cartoon because I can definitely relate!! I find during breaks, I eat spicier foods – i.e. spicy Thai noodle dishes – that I wouldn’t normally eat for fear of an upset stomach during a run. My favorite post race treat is a tie between guacamole and chips & a cheeseburger!
fueling IS super important, trust me i jest, but it makes a big difference…that said everything in moderation and balance! 🙂
PS- u’re making big headway in getting ur ‘head around it’…but did i ever expect anything different from you of the quick learner? hehe
You know exactly what I treat myself with – Cold Stone Creamery sundaes in the giant waffle bowl or my favorite Mud Pie from Cheesecake Factory lol. I love my desserts and I treat myself to one of my favorites every weekend, typically on the day I do my long run. However, if I wanted my dessert on another day, I always treat myself. I eat what I crave, when I crave it. It works for me. I typically keep up my running routine throughout the year so that I am always ready for a last minute race decision. So, that being said, I would say I normally eat the same throughout the year. I listen to my body and feed it what it crave and needs to run my best and also recover.
Ohhh you know I am totally here right now. I have to say it kind of balances itself out for me cause I’m no where near as Rungry when I drop my training back so that helps to keep it in check. Even though my choices might be a bit “poor” i generally don’t need as much. aka I am not looking for 2nd breakfast at 9am at the moment!But do I indulge?.. He’ll yeah! For me it has been the drink with Big A at the end of the day. As much as I love a drink I know it kills my recovery and hydrating so it is so nice to enjoy it guilt free. Mostly I just love the freedom of picking a meal and not having to worry if its got enough carbs for my long run or if it is going to “repeat” on me tomorrow 😉
Love the toon!!!!! :=)
hahaha…glad u could make u laugh! 🙂 i agree, it’s nice to be able to eat a total gas-attack or GI-monster type food and not have to worry about the repercussions on ur next run for a bit! 😛
just getting over this hump! put on a few hibernation lbs. this winter when i took quite a bit of time off, and i have to say that it did the body good. came back feeling squishy, but very refreshed. its a catch 22 i suppose…
while i doubt u are squishy…that’s a very true point, and even the top people will ‘try’ and put on some weight just because it does give the body a chance to recover a bit better and be a little ‘normal’…lol
I keep telling myself that the super long runs I have coming up will burn off some of the extra calories – in reality, at my age, that never works!!! Oh, well – I’m not running to lose weight – just to try to be healthy and in the best shape I can be – even if that is more similar to the 2nd picture in the cartoon!!!
1) u are NOT the second toon, my dear!! 2) my biggest pet peeve are people who ONLY run because they think it will make them skinny.
I eat better when I’m working out more (“fueling” takes priority over “taste buds” or “just one more cookie”), but that doesn’t have to be running. If I’m in a low-run/recovery period and swimming, doing yoga, etc – that still helps keep my food in line.
Summertime long run/race treat = Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Coolatta. Ooooh, yeah!
hahaha…i dunno if i could walk into dunkin’ and just get a coffee 😛
Haha Cait I love this! I feel like this the other way around though lol. Race morning (after tapering) I feel like an unfit lard, but that night, after my fifth “recovery” (read celebration) pint of Cider I think I’m another 3 foot taller and 20kg lighter 😀
Seriously though, given i have a marathon within 4 weeks of each other all year, I dont have much time for my weight to yoyo much (easter gave it a good nudge though!)
BTW spotting Kate on course @ Canberra Marathon was a breeze thanks to her Chicked Tee 😉
hahaha…i LUV that u spotted Kate repping the chicking style! 🙂
and u bring up a funny point, i think food tastes SO much better the day/night after a monster race or workout…we’ll call it the ‘i’m a boss’ effect 😉
I love your cartoon because I can definitely relate!! I find during breaks, I eat spicier foods – i.e. spicy Thai noodle dishes – that I wouldn’t normally eat for fear of an upset stomach during a run. My favorite post race treat is a tie between guacamole and chips & a cheeseburger!
oh yea, spicy food for sure and i’m a HUGE bean and burrito lover…obviously better if not pre-run 🙂
Love, love, love that cartoon!! That could be a picture of me right now (if I were blonde)!! 🙂
hahaha…thanks!
Bahahaha, these days I massively indulge – chocolate is my vice. But fuelling is critical and I’m still getting my head around it all!
fueling IS super important, trust me i jest, but it makes a big difference…that said everything in moderation and balance! 🙂
PS- u’re making big headway in getting ur ‘head around it’…but did i ever expect anything different from you of the quick learner? hehe
You know exactly what I treat myself with – Cold Stone Creamery sundaes in the giant waffle bowl or my favorite Mud Pie from Cheesecake Factory lol. I love my desserts and I treat myself to one of my favorites every weekend, typically on the day I do my long run. However, if I wanted my dessert on another day, I always treat myself. I eat what I crave, when I crave it. It works for me. I typically keep up my running routine throughout the year so that I am always ready for a last minute race decision. So, that being said, I would say I normally eat the same throughout the year. I listen to my body and feed it what it crave and needs to run my best and also recover.
goodness Cold Stone has a special spot in my heart too! 🙂
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