post long run - Carbs or protein?

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  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
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    Now I need donuts
  • sarabushby
    sarabushby Posts: 784 Member
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    Oh my goodness I'm glad we don't have that over here in the UK! Have you ever worked out the calories in one of those? Must be heaps huh but I bet it does taste amazing. Enjoy!
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    JenHuedy wrote: »
    If I've been really, really good and it was a really, really long run, then this:

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    That looks amazing!!!!!
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    Is there a certain amount or ratio of protein to carbs I should be eating after a run?
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    Is there a certain amount or ratio of protein to carbs I should be eating after a run?

    Nope. Shoot to hit your protein/carb goals overall over the course of the day/week, but the timing is largely irrelevant. It doesn't have to be right after the run.
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
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    JenHuedy wrote: »
    If I've been really, really good and it was a really, really long run, then this:

    12495092_979146622176389_4815553935140407417_n.jpg?oh=46bb2429d5da1c832ad73a2f3a89d25f&oe=57BF1B0F

    For me that thing would come right back up if eaten after a hard workout.
  • Rabidrunner
    Rabidrunner Posts: 117 Member
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    Presumably you're fueling during the run with some gels or chews...? 20 miles would be a long run to not supplement with some carbs along the way.

    I like a glass of chocolate flavored milk, or a peanut butter/honey/raisin sandwich.
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    Sez3199 wrote: »
    Presumably you're fueling during the run with some gels or chews...? 20 miles would be a long run to not supplement with some carbs along the way.

    I like a glass of chocolate flavored milk, or a peanut butter/honey/raisin sandwich.

    Yes I'll eat a banana or something before if it's 10+ and take some chews if it's 15+ and eat them along the way.
  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    So today I did 17 miles and came home and had half an apple and tbsp of PB with a bowl of cream of wheat and a scoop of protein, is that a good balance do you think??
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    One of my favorite post long ride meals is a peanut butter, honey, and banana sandwich with a big dill pickle and a chocolate milk.
  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
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    I like a light meal of mostly carbs pre-run (oatmeal is a favorite). Afterwards, my main focus is getting in proteins, but replenishing carbs is important too. After yesterday's 14 miler I had leftover roast along with some broccoli, and orange, and a roll. I think it ended up being about 400 calories. Oh! And I love drinking a tall glass of Nuun.

    Cool topic - I enjoyed reading the responses.
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
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    simmoner4 wrote: »
    Is there a certain amount or ratio of protein to carbs I should be eating after a run?

    i aim for about a 3:1 carb to protein ratio within 30 mins of long run.

    i learned this from runnersworld.com,both (qualified&certified) personal trainers and generic research from non knuckle dragging resources.
    trial and error for most people.


  • simmoner4
    simmoner4 Posts: 132 Member
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    cw106 wrote: »
    simmoner4 wrote: »
    Is there a certain amount or ratio of protein to carbs I should be eating after a run?

    i aim for about a 3:1 carb to protein ratio within 30 mins of long run.

    i learned this from runnersworld.com,both (qualified&certified) personal trainers and generic research from non knuckle dragging resources.
    trial and error for most people.

    Thank you!!

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