Running and Carbs
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KatiaClouse
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I've always heard that serious running requires serious carbs. I'm not a runner, but I've started running in the past few months, and have built myself up to a 5K. I've lost 24 pounds so far, but of course the midsection is where I'm slowest in losing the flab, so I've been considering lowering my carb input, but I wonder how that will affect my energy level when running. Any low-carb runners out there with advice for me?
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I eat pretty low carb and I run. I don't have any problems with energy level.0
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At the volume of miles you are running, it shouldn't be a big deal, unless you go super low. Even at that, the effect may be transitory.
Unless you are eating like 80% carbs, I doubt that changing your carb intake is going to have that much effect on your overall fat loss.0 -
Carbs are better for longer distance runs anyways - I don't stock up on carbs a day before I do a long run and I'm fine. You just have to see what works best for you. (:0
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For 5K, an increase in carbs is unneccessary. I'm not carb sensitive but have to have them before my long runs of 8+ miles.0
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