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RunConquerCelebrate
RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
edited February 6 in Social Groups
Hello there,

I am looking to add more running friends, specially those who have been successful in loosing weight and or maintaining but without affecting their energy level for running.

I am currently training for a half marathon, I ran 8 miles on Saturday and I did notice that all weekend including today I am hungrier and more tired than usual. I have a lot of people that talk to me about carbs how I should avoid too many carbs to loose weight but I also know that I need the good carbs to fuel my runs. I am looking to add more friends and I would be interested in finding out more about your nutrition and looking for support as well.

Thanks

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  • KathleenMurry
    KathleenMurry Posts: 448 Member
    Carbs are a runner's best friend. I eat a lot of carbs and fat and i can't remember the last time I felt fatigued during a run (ok, maybe about 8 sprints).

    It's all about net calories. You can eat 100% carbs every day but if you're under your calorie target, you'll lose weight (you'll just feel like ****). If you're half marathon training, probably 50c/25p/25f would be a good start, and adjust as you see fit over time.
  • RunConquerCelebrate
    RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
    Carbs are a runner's best friend. I eat a lot of carbs and fat and i can't remember the last time I felt fatigued during a run (ok, maybe about 8 sprints).

    It's all about net calories. You can eat 100% carbs every day but if you're under your calorie target, you'll lose weight (you'll just feel like ****). If you're half marathon training, probably 50c/25p/25f would be a good start, and adjust as you see fit over time.

    Thanks for the response I really appreciate it
  • mitchyinge
    mitchyinge Posts: 196
    hello, feel free to add me although have hardly begun to get to grips with what to eat and when and how much when it comes to eating as fuel for running - am trialling: bmr + average weekly mileage worth of calories burned during running divided by 7 (if that even makes sense? does it make sense?) as a daily guideline and although I've set my macros to 60% carbs 25% fat and 15% protein it doesn't seem to work out like that yet

    I do get fatigued and everyone says it is because of not eating enough carbs or enough anything but I think there are other factors to consider, such as hydration and sleep?
  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
    I have lost 50 pounds over the last year and a half, running and training for distance races. Carbs are your friend. :smile:
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