Carb/protein/fat

MrsDanceBartley
MrsDanceBartley Posts: 78 Member
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
What is a good % balance for someone who is running 4-5 times a week and builcing on mileage and starting to cross train.

Thanks for any advice. :smile:

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  • MrsDanceBartley
    MrsDanceBartley Posts: 78 Member
    What is a good % balance for someone who is running 4-5 times a week and builcing on mileage and starting to cross train.

    Thanks for any advice. :smile:
  • Marymary1097
    Marymary1097 Posts: 2
    Just to clarify...a balance of what?
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    How many miles are you doing per session? That will determine what % of carbohydrates you should be eating. If you're doing a lot of miles, a 50% carb, 25% fat, 25% protein is a great split. The carbs and fat will both provide you with energy for long runs.

    P.S. Here's a couple pictures of my babies from a couple weeks ago hehe :bigsmile:
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    They're like twice that size now hehe. How many do you have?
  • tweety3
    tweety3 Posts: 118
    check out this website...

    http://www.halhigdon.com/Articles/Diet.htm
  • MrsDanceBartley
    MrsDanceBartley Posts: 78 Member
    Thank you this is a great help.

    Songbyrdsweet I'll send you some pics of my ratties. 2 girls and 2 boys - not living together!
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Thank you this is a great help.

    Songbyrdsweet I'll send you some pics of my ratties. 2 girls and 2 boys - not living together!

    Sounds like a handful hehe! These two are brothers. I want new pics but my memory card is missing! :explode:
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