Someone commented that my blog has more pictures of food than of running at the moment, and not very healthy food at that. I promise I do eat things other than chocolate and Welsh cakes! I think my diet is generally healthy and varied. I do take extra iron supplements, as female runners supposedly suffer from lower iron levels. Your body won't store iron so taking it even if it's not needed shouldn't be a problem. Since I found out about my marathon place, I've also been taking glucosamine supplements for my joints. There are two articles about those in this month's Runners World - one recommending them and one saying they aren't proved to be of any use!
I did lose a bit of weight over the first half of this training programme, which doesn't usually happen when I'm training. I seem to eat more to compensate for the mileage. I was a bit stressed about non-running things so that may have affected my weight. I am in the "normal" range for my height though.
I have been looking up diets for marathon runners but the only ones I can find seem to have you eating every two hours. I'd never find time to run if I had to fit all that in too! Before my long run at the weekend I always have pasta for my evening meal. In the morning I have muesli, a banana, yogurt and fruit juice, as well as a glass of water and a mug of coffee. If I'm feeling hungry I may have some toast with honey too. I use my gels on the run and try to eat (usually a crumpet or toast with honey) soon after I get back. On Saturday I'm going to try taking a recovery drink when I get back, to see if that helps my muscles the next day.
This week's runs have been good. The temperature has dropped again so its been very cold out there, with a biting wind, which I hope will have dropped by Saturday. Luckily the speedwork has warmed us up. I'm hoping to get another nice relaxing swim in tomorrow.
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