Avoid sweets. Avoid simple sugars that will give you a burst of energy, but then leave you drained. Try to limit sweets to 10% of your diet.
Carb loading. If you're running regularly, eat 50% - 60% of your calories from complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Drink, drink, drink. Drink water before you're thirsty (sounds easier than it is!)
Eat often. On long runs eat something every hour—whether you feel like it or not.
Eat to recover. To aid recovery, the Most crucial time to eat and drink is in the hour immediately after you run.
Keep it mild. Avoid eating spicy foods before running.
Protein for building. Your muscles need protein to repair themselves after a run. Try to consume about 5 - 6 oz. of lean meat or 2 - 3 serving of soy per day.
Stay hydrated. Drink fluids before, during and after you run.
Try sports drinks. If you are running long distances, drink sports drinks with electrolytes (like gatorade)
Carb loading. If you're running regularly, eat 50% - 60% of your calories from complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
Drink, drink, drink. Drink water before you're thirsty (sounds easier than it is!)
Eat often. On long runs eat something every hour—whether you feel like it or not.
Eat to recover. To aid recovery, the Most crucial time to eat and drink is in the hour immediately after you run.
Keep it mild. Avoid eating spicy foods before running.
Protein for building. Your muscles need protein to repair themselves after a run. Try to consume about 5 - 6 oz. of lean meat or 2 - 3 serving of soy per day.
Stay hydrated. Drink fluids before, during and after you run.
Try sports drinks. If you are running long distances, drink sports drinks with electrolytes (like gatorade)