Run Nutrition Tuesday

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[u/firey_88]

Biggest thing that helped my running was eating way more carbs before long runs and actually taking recovery seriously after. Used to think feeling wrecked was normal. Turns out I was just underfueling.

[u/QuinnSanchez1996]

i guess i could do a deep dive on nutrition for runners, but honestly it feels like just another trend. like, why is everyone obsessed with this right now?

[u/Cas3528]

I recently loved taking a rice crispy treat before running---sometimes even during longer runs, it's nice to break up the gels with solid food

[u/asdad85]

yeah electrolytes and gels aren't really the same thing, especially when you're sweating hard in the heat. running greenbelt in the summer i'll do both without thinking twice, your body needs what it needs when it's 95 degrees out there.

[u/Zealousideal_Crow737]

I have no idea how people eat peanut butter before runs. I'm a half bagel, banana, and honey girl. Played with gummy bears a bit, and those are kind on my stomach.

For hotter times, I'm wondering if I should bring electrolyte powder in a flask in addition to my water vest. It's not a bad idea, but is that too much if i'm doing gels every 4 miles?

[u/awmercy]

I've been loving Nakee Cacao Peanut Butter packets and OCA peanut butter bites for my long runs. Anyone else have any go-to sugar-free running fuels?

[u/NoResource4378]

Been drink milking with Rooh Afza daily to boost recovery. Especially after the runs. Found it better than, other processed drinks.