What is the diet of a high milage runner?
June 3rd, 2009 | by Diet Advisor |
Metal asked:
I am training someone to run, what is the diet of a runner?
We are putting in around 50 miles a week. I know diet is important but I don’t know how or what one should eat? I am afraid this is my weak link and I need help. Running these miles leave very little time for any thing but running, eating and sleeping. I think diet might make a difference and open up more time for other things. Where can I go to find the proper diet, amount of calories , and what foods to eat?
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I am training someone to run, what is the diet of a runner?
We are putting in around 50 miles a week. I know diet is important but I don’t know how or what one should eat? I am afraid this is my weak link and I need help. Running these miles leave very little time for any thing but running, eating and sleeping. I think diet might make a difference and open up more time for other things. Where can I go to find the proper diet, amount of calories , and what foods to eat?
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6 Responses to “What is the diet of a high milage runner?”
By Jose V on Jun 5, 2009 | Reply
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Pasta and a lot of it.
By Cello Master83 on Jun 6, 2009 | Reply
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Lots of carbs. I reccommend italian food as they are packed with them. Stay away from junk food and eat healthy things like apples and celery.
By Carl Marks on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply
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Check out the forums on RunnersWorld.com. Lots of overly obsessed people there, with many opinions and some of them good.
By carpediemmaster on Jun 10, 2009 | Reply
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By Track Star 077 on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
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its hard to say bc everybody is a different runner and have different needs.of course, carbs are a major staple in a runners diet. but, there is a difference between good carbs and bad carbs. carbs from a abg of doritos? not so much. try whole grain pasta with tomato sauce, or alfredo. its very healthy. 2nd, FRUIT! choose ur favorites and eat as many as u can. also, water= must have. as a runner u have to be way more hydrated than anyone. it is recommended 8 glasses a day, but as a runeer, go for 10-12 a DAY. also, salad wiht light fat dressing topped with veggies and nuts works wonders on ur intestinal system. you get less cramps, less often. good luck
By Just Wondering on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
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lean protein and complex hi fiber carbs. Always eat a combination of protein and carbs following a run to aid your muscles in repair. Bananas are good to build potassium levels.
Attached is an article from Runners World on Nutrition for a runner. I hope it helps