Eat for Energy - our tips!
Feeling like you need more energy when you’re running? Well here are some great tips that might help you out while you’re training to Raise More Than a Sweat for CanTeen!
Remember we’re not really the experts when it comes to high performance diets so these are just some ideas to get you started. Why not do some research of your own, and send us your tips, we’ll post them here to help others training to Raise More Than a Sweat!
While training you should be consuming 60 to 70 percent carbohydrates because they are the fuel for your body. This allows you to run longer and have more energy. When you are training for a long run you burn lots of carbs so eat up!
Carbohydrates are digested easier than fatty foods because fatty foods don’t get stored for muscle fuel.
Here are some examples of ‘good’ Carbohydrates:
- Beans
- Wheat Bread
- Potatoes
- Yams
- Apples
- Carrots
- Brown Rice
- Cereal
Here are some examples of ‘good’ sources of Protein:
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Yoghurt
- Low Fat Milk
- Tofu
- Peanut Butter
- Fish
- Cheese
Here are some snack ideas for you to carry while you run!
- Bars (power bars)
- Energy Bars
- Fruit
Figure out which snack food is best for you while you train for the race, that way when the big day comes you’ll be prepared.
Tip-easy way to carry snacks while you are running is with a belt or a bum bag!