Protein shake timing

janmclare · #1 11-04-08, 03:52 PM

Can anyone please recommend how long after a run i should drink a protein shake. I'm interested in muscle recovery.

thanks,

Jan

Grant · #2 11-04-08, 07:18 PM

Most people would suggest taking the protein shake within the first half hour after the workout, followed by a proper meal within two hours of the workout.

janmclare · #3 12-04-08, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant

Most people would suggest taking the protein shake within the first half hour after the workout, followed by a proper meal within two hours of the workout.

Thanks Grant, must admit i've been waiting approx 2 hours on average. Hopefully i'll get some benefit from drinking straight within the first half hour.

Jan

richardsimkiss · #4 13-04-08, 09:48 PM

Indeed, the sooner you can consume it the better!

Katten · #5 14-04-08, 06:59 AM

Yup. Same goes for your post-run chocolate.

not to mention the pre-run chocolate...