Top ten running foods - Page 3

*richardsimkiss* · #21 7th Jan 08, 11:49 AM

blimey JBB! If I ran 30-45mins after eating then I'd feel terrible on my run! I aim to eat around 2 hours before running though it can be a little less. Though I'm not sure of the science behind it, When carbo loading I've often been told that it's more what you eat in teh days leading up to the race than the meal the evening before the race. I'm guessing this is to do with complex carbs being broken down to fill your glycogen stores? Obviously simple carbs inc energy gels etc have an effect on your body much more quickly!

Edward Chapman · #22 17th Jan 08, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by richardsimkiss

Lol, whilst there is evidence to suggest aspects of beer can help aid recovery, I'm fairly sure these are outdone by the negative aspects of beer drinking, and any benefit would be purely on an 'in moderation' basis. Much like red wine being good for you! :P

Chocolate is also linked to better blood flow (helping the heart & blood pressure etc), though this is only the case with plain chocolate (above 70% cocoa content), and up to 3 squares a day.

Interestingly, cloudy apple juice supposedly has more anti-oxidants than any other fruit juice (including cranberry, blueberry etc...), I wonder if the same goes for cloudy cider? (in moderation of course) No such joy I'd imagine!

Re Chocolate: I read the other day that a definition of strength is to be able to break a chocolate bar into four pieces then only eat one.

Oh how weak I am

Katten · #23 17th Jan 08, 04:22 PM

You need to warm up with a few practice bars first

almost_no_specifics · #24 17th Jan 08, 04:55 PM

I surprised myself the other day... I gave away 2 squares of the 6 I had of G&Bs Mayan gold dark chocolate to my friend when I went over to try out her new pilates DVD... that was my treat chocolate too... Maybe I'm just a much better friend then I am a healthy eater :P

*richardsimkiss* · #25 17th Jan 08, 09:48 PM

That Green & Blacks Mayan choc is the dogs balls of all chocolate, my utmost respect to you for being able to give a third of it away!

Katten · #26 19th Jan 08, 12:24 PM

I prefer the bittersweet myself; i find orange flavour works better with milk chocolate for me. Green & Black's is definitely the dog's danglies in chocolate

TOrunner · #27 10th Feb 08, 06:58 PM

Best running foods in my opinion:

1. any type of freshly made green juice
2. sweet potatoes
3. dates
4. bananas
5. mangos
6. coconut water, milk, oil, butter
7. water

Yuri

Edward Chapman · #28 10th Feb 08, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TOrunner

Best running foods in my opinion:

1. any type of freshly made green juice
2. sweet potatoes
3. dates
4. bananas
5. mangos
6. coconut water, milk, oil, butter
7. water

Yuri

What no chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pedestrian · #29 10th Feb 08, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Chapman

What no chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Research has shown that 14 out of any 10 people like chocolate...

*Trinity* · #30 10th Feb 08, 10:07 PM

My top 10 would have to be...

1. Chips
2. Chocolate
3. More chips
4. More (you've guessed it...) chocolate
5. Cake
6. Muffins (chocolate ones)
7. Pizza...thick or thin, not too fussed
8. A few more chips
9. A banana... in emergencies
10. A little piece of broccoli for good measure