if i was going to run a marathon whuch foods should i eat?
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You should eat pasta or rice or other carbohydrates in the period before the run for energy. However, you would be better eating a well-balanced diet in the leadup period before the marathon. The recommendations for a healthy diet are 15 to 20 per cent protein, 30 per cent fat and 50 to 55 per cent carbohydrates (only 10 per cent sugar and other simple carbohydrates). Many runners avoid solid foods before the race to avoid digestive problems.\n\nYou also need to drink plenty of water in training and before and during the race to make sure you are well hydrated.
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Don't even think about carbo loading.  It may be of some value in running very long distances such as a marathon, but for short runs of a few miles, even 10 miles don't require any special diets.  Just make sure you eat some carbs.
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Alright, here's my competition nutrition plan. Warning: THIS PLAN IS STRICT, BUT YOU GOTTA STICK WITH IT!!\n\nMorning(7 a.m.)\n     -6 egg whites\n     -protien shake with banana\n     \nLunch(1-3 p.m.)\n     -1 can of tuna with \n     -wheat bread or wheat crackers\n     -Water/green tea(boosts metabolic rate)\n\nPre-workout\n     -2 teaspoons of honey\nPost-workout(immediately afterwards)\n     -creatine (optional) 5g\n     -45min later protein shake with banana\n\nDinner(before 7 p.m.)\n     -baked fish/baked chicken (NOT FRIED!!!)\n     -water/green tea
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Fish are high protein low in fat, tuna, tofu, beans, GREEN veggies\n\nCarbo-Loading\nDefinition: Eating high-carbohydrate meals such as pasta in the three days before a long distance walk or run. This brings the glycogen level in your tissues to its maximum so you have more available during the run or walk. This method has largely been abandoned by marathoners as further research shows that exercised muscle maintains maximum glycogen levels without carboloading. Carboloading also results in bloating and weight gain which are unwanted on race day.
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It would definitely be unhealthy to exercise that much -- that's like running 35 miles a day!  In running a marathon (26.2 miles), athletes generally "hit the wall" at around mile 22 -- that's because the body can only store about 2,200 calories worth of glycogen for energy.  People eat during races in order to have their glycogen replenished.  But it would defnitely be unhealthy to stay in such a glycogen-depleted state, and you'd have a massive buildup of the stress hormone cortisol -- which, oddly enough, causes the body to store fat.  Having too much cortisol would probably reduce the calorie burn too.  Interesting question though.
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If you are on the run a lot, then stop in at a fruit stand. Fruit stands offer so many choices of healthy foods and good snacks you can eat on the run.\n\nSnack on baby carrots. The baby carrots, rich in beta-carotene, healthy sugars and healthy carbs, will also fill you up because of the high fiber content.\n\nOr, drink a ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake. Myoplex, Muscle Milk, Micelle Edge are a few of the preferred brands of RTD protein shakes. Most of them have a high protein and low or moderate carb count. And, they are vitamin fortified, so you will get lots of energy.\n\nMake sure you are drinking plenty of water. Gastric hydration curbs appetite, keeping your body hydrated moisturizes your skin, aids in proper digestion, and regular hydration oxygenates you muscles.\n\nOr, grab a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread.\n\nCarry a bag with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Pumpkin seeds are the most healthy and beneficial in human nutrition, due to the rich content of healthy oils. These oils moisturize your skin, lubricate your joints, assist in proper digestion, and are good source of B vitamins and lean protein. Sunflower seeds are a close 2nd.\n\nOr, carry a bag with walnuts or almonds. Walnuts are the king of healthful nuts and offer nutritional values similar to pumpkin seeds.\n\nBananas are extremely healthy for us, but, they don't travel well.\n\nHow about getting some fresh turkey from your local deli or health food store and putting a few slices on grain bread with some sun-dried tomatoes and one slice of cheese? Takes about 2 minutes. If you don't like cheese, then replace it with some avocado. Pour some olive oil on your plate and dip the sandwich in it as you eat. Olive oil is rich in omega oils.\n\nLet me know if you don't like any of these suggestions. I have tons of them.
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run distance.  I know it isn't fun, but it works.  Don't stop to walk, that is like giving up.  Work up to a few miles twice or three times a week.  Run for an hour straight.  That is the only thing that has worked for many people i know.  After you get into the routine, it's not that bad.  You should be able to eat anything you want as long as you keep the routine up.
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eats carbs the night before. This includes pasta, bread. also consume some lean protein suchas turkey or chicken. Hydrate well with watare only. the day of the race follow this eating shedule (if not in the morning) eat a good breakfast sucha as cereal with a bannana and some more elean protein. As well as hydrate. Then 3 hrs on the dot before the race eat a turkey snadwich with 1 slice of lettuce. As well as hydrate. An 1hr and a half before the race begin warmup and eat an bannana. Then 1 hr before eat 1 energy bar as well as drink a power drinksuch as gatorade or adrenalean (To refuel elecctrolites) Remeber eating to little is jsut as detrimental as eating to much. with this eating scehdule you will ahve the surge in your last mile\ngood luck
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Contact a food pyramid for food guidelines.  Choose whole foods like whole grains and fresh produce instead of packaged foods.  Drink PLENTY of water.  Take a vitamin and mineral supplement.  Do other physical activities that will improve strength and stamina like some Resistance training at a gym and swimming.  Vary your routine or your body will become "bored" and not get any better.\n\nI'm sorry, I don't know which shoes are best for runners.  Do you not know what spikes are or are you saying you think readers won't know?
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To the person above me:\nMy team makes it to the Meet of Champions every year!\nSo if you have a solid team, you will probably get there too!\n\nWhat to eat: You probably don't want to hear this, but try to cut down on the amount of junk food you eat! And I have heard that almonds are one of the healthiest things you can eat. Peanut butter has tons of protein in it and I don't know what it does but I eat it a lot and it helps me on race days. If you want to recover after a race: Eat peanut butter!!!!\n\nHope this helps and I hope to see you at the Meet of Champions this year!
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mmm.........Cereal lol an popcorn an icecream an if u lik tuna(FISH) then Get tuna and bread (2 slices) u need mayonese mix them up together an slap it on some bread or Pb & j sandwich Or buy a pack of crisp (potatoe chips) in advance. An a fruit bowl
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When it comes to sports nutrition, your weight makes you and ideal candidate to eat anything you would like, within reason.  There are a number of factors, other than the surface question to take into consideration, such as what is the length and/or duration of your run and the intensity with which you run.  If you are currently not eating before your runs, try having a snack consisting of carbohydrates and protein (i.e. a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole grain bread).  You will need to find what works best with your body, and this will take some trial and error.  Hang in there, and you will find the right balance of when and what to eat.  Also, look for articles and advice from Nancy Clark.  She's a sports nutritionist with great advice and number of columns on sport websites in addition to other publications.
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Hey, I run the mile as well. Usually, the night before a meet I eat a light meal, such as pasta, and a salad. Also, I drink ALOT of water. The morning before, a really great breakfast is oatmeal, a bagel with cream cheese, maybe some toast with peanut butter, and a banana. Also, keep on chugging the water, even if you aren't thirsty, it really makes a difference. Depending on the time of your meet, you may want to limit the total amount of food you eat, but remember, the more you eat, the more energy you will have. If you aren't running until the afternoon, feel free to eat as much as want. Just stay away from fatty or salty foods. Water, water, water! Good luck to you!
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Pasta is good for energy ... when we were in the Army our drill sergeants use to give us aspirin too right before a big run ... it thins your blood just a little ... making it easier to flow ... I found it helps with that crazy pounding feeling you get after you run for a long time too ... just drink water with it ... good luck ... !
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I would hope that if you are going to attempt a half marathon you have done some longer runs in your workouts. If so, whatever you ate before you workouts would be safe to eat before your race (assuming that it didn't give you problems in the workout).  \n\n10:15 seems pretty late to be starting a half-marathon at this time of year.  I don't know where you are going to be running, but I would be sure to be well hydrated before the race. \n\nAvoid alcohol the day before the race, it will dehydrate you.\n\nThe morning of the race I would stick with something digestable that has sugar in it -- toast with honey, bananas, orange juice.  Again, it depends on what you know your stomach can handle.\n\nThe day of before a race and the day of the race are not good times to experiment with your digestive system.
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Pasta and bananas.  No less than one hour before game time.  No heavy fats or dairy.
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I would way apricots and a good protien snack like almonds. YOu could also drink a small protein shake with the apricots on the side.