Half marathon

sgmomma

I'm training for my first half marathon..I'm up to 8.5 miles.... man after my long run days I am STARVING all day. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat!

mortyfit

Don't ignore it--you have to refuel after that intense of a calorie burn. Lots of water, protein to help your muscles repair themselves, and careful choices, but allow yourself a little indulgence as a reward.

sgmomma

i try really hard to make careful choices...today hasn't been too bad..I just have no clue where I am calorie wise so I can't decide what to eat right now.

NaurielR

Haha, that's the complete opposite of me. After a long run (about 12 miles) I don't have an appetite for the rest of the day. But if you are hungry, then go ahead and fuel up! Running 8 miles is no small feat

I hope your half marathon goes well? When is it? I'm running my first half marathon next week, and I'm so excited.

sgmomma

It is mid-october...i'm still not sure I'll make it...but I'm upping the miles!

Good luck you!

Leanz

Glad to find this thread! I often am not hungry after my long runs - but will eat way more the next day!

My first half marathon is on Sunday 9th Sep - yep 6 days away and it seems so odd to be hardly doing any running this week!
I am nervous and excited too! I am nearly 61!!

NaurieIR - when is yours?

Good luck to all!