Just came across a running blog that states (in its not-very-expert opinion!!) what the top ten running foods are - and there is no mention of what every runner I know SWEARS by and that is porridge! The impression I get is that this is supposed to be a fairly serious blog, but no porridge, no rice, no pasta in the list...what are they thinkng of? Do you all agree?

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Chocolate. Perfect running food. But it doesn't have as many carbs in it as say, pasta or rice. So you have to eat more of it.

Jaffa Cakes...MMMmmm...

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Jelly Babies must be high on the list.

so what's on the list then PCM?

Food is fuel!
CHIPS!

I read in a fitness magazine this week that beer helps you recover from a workout.

Sounds good to me.

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!

jelly babies are good but not very nice when they get too warm ........

anything chocolate is lovely

Jaffa cakes are lovely.

When i used to go weight watchers years ago they told me to eat the value jaffa cakes as they were less calories than the branded ones, what an excuse to eat two to a one branded one.

You think they would keep that to themselves really....... i mean it being weight watchers and all... but they are right, and they taste just as nice.

3 squares richard thats just a taster.

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I know... if I try and eat just 3 squares I end up craving chocolate more than before I started!

Jaffa Cakes are indeed great, but far too more-ish, is it actually possible to not eat a pack in one sitting?