Curbing hunger after long runs

cleback
cleback Posts: 261 Member
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I'm training for a half marathon in Nov. After my long runs (I'm at 8+ miles now), I could eat a whole house. Does anyone have any suggestions? I tried eating a more substantial breakfast beforehand (steel cut oats, greek yogurt for more protein), and although it has given me more energy for my run, it has done nothing to help with the hunger afterwards.

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
    What about a snack after? A banana with peanut butter or a protein bar or smoothie or something?
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Ive noticed that running curbs my appetite, so maybe eat a xtra serving of oats dunno I eat 2 servings of steel cut oats mixed in with one serving of fage 2 perecent. then I dont eat again till lunch time. I actually dont eat till around 1030 am run at lunch time then I eat my lunch at 3pm. Or maybe reschedule your eating times? Oh yea and my runs are between 7 and 8 miles.
  • cleback
    cleback Posts: 261 Member
    I do snack... dried fruit, granola bars, fresh fruit... But literally, my appetite is such that I could eat a whole bag of cherries.
  • cleback
    cleback Posts: 261 Member
    Ive noticed that running curbs my appetite, so maybe eat a xtra serving of oats dunno I eat 2 servings of steel cut oats mixed in with one serving of fage 2 perecent. then I dont eat again till lunch time. I actually dont eat till around 1030 am run at lunch time then I eat my lunch at 3pm. Or maybe reschedule your eating times?

    Thanks for the post. I do notice my mid-week short runs (3-5 miles) have that effect. For those, I run before breakfast, and then I'm usually not even hungry for a meal. For my longer ones, I can't run before a meal because I hit a wall without the fuel. I'll try playing around with meal times. The thing I haven't tried is scheduling in the evening... Perhaps that will help.
  • rotill
    rotill Posts: 244 Member
    I don't run, but I am always hungry on the days when I have worked out a lot. I use protein powder to help control it. I eat a normal amount of food, and then drink the powder if I am still hungry. Protein helps the feeling of "fullness", and is also good for rebuilding muscle, so I guess it's all good.
  • megan1869
    megan1869 Posts: 166 Member
    First of all... congrats on your half... which one are you doing???

    I too suffer from this issue. I typically drink a lot of water and then eat a meal... the water seems to help me cut back my food intake
  • cleback
    cleback Posts: 261 Member
    I don't run, but I am always hungry on the days when I have worked out a lot. I use protein powder to help control it. I eat a normal amount of food, and then drink the powder if I am still hungry. Protein helps the feeling of "fullness", and is also good for rebuilding muscle, so I guess it's all good.

    What one do you use? How does it taste?


    Madison, I'm doing a local one. Nothing too big. Hoping to get under 2hours :)
  • run_shayna_run
    run_shayna_run Posts: 13
    I just did a half last weekend and am training for a full that is next month. I've noticed that I'm super hungry the whole day after a long run and I can easily undo my progress made during the week if I'm not careful. I usually do wheat bread with peanut butter before and then immediately after a run have a banana, some electrolyte drink, and some other protein. I eat some lean meat for the next meal a couple hours later and some vegetables and more electrolyte drink. I think for me, my body is craving carbs and while I'd love to down a whole loaf of bread I have to learn to quell the cravings. I make my own electrolyte drink using coconut water and honey and it makes a difference.

    Good luck in your training!

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