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Do I just need to almost force myself to eat or snack more throughout the day?

Thank you!!

Before is a personal preference I'd say. I can't eat much before a run but if I'll be out for 8+ miles I'll usually east a banana before-something small. If it's 13+ miles I'll take some gummies or chews to snack on incase I get hungry. I'm usually starving after (run in the am as well) and try to get a good balance of…

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??

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.

Is there a certain amount or ratio of protein to carbs I should be eating after a run?

That looks amazing!!!!!

Thank you everyone for replies! They're very helpful.

Yeah I'm usually pretty hungry after a 20-miler but a banana and peanut butter is what I have been having after an 8 mile.

I like to chop up two hard boiled eggs (I only use one of the yolks, though), add a little mustard and pepper and paprika or any spices really and mix it well. I've also added onions and some leftover chicken as well. Super yummy egg salad - it's great on a whole wheat tortilla or bread or just by itself!

All great ideas thank you! Do y'all get fat free or full/low fat? I don't really know anything about what is best in regard to that.

I almost always take a wrap when i will be on campus all day. I usually use canned chicken and lots of spinach or lettuce with peppers and onions or whatever veggies I have on hand and make my own spread by mixing plain Greek yogurt with spices or a little siracha.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/curried-chicken-with-sweet-potatoes-cauliflower/ We're having this tonight and I'm excited to try it! We also love just cutting them up and tossing them with a little olive oil and spices, and baking them to make sweet potato fries :)

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First marathon June 4! Pretty nervous, I've only ever done 5k's.. Could use any advice!

I'm also training for my first marathon! Mine is in June and right now I'm running at about a 10-11 minute mile. I'm hoping to be able to pick up the pace but even if it's slow, 26.2 is an accomplishment!!

I got this app and have been looking at training programs, does the voice tell you when to switch between fast and slow during interval runs?

Why avoid map my run? Any specific reason?

Awesome thank you so much for all that information!

Thank you everyone!

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@kramrn77 right now just on a treadmill at the gym because there's too much snow outside. I know that could be part of the problem

I have always had a sweet tooth. I love taking plain Greek yogurt and adding to it. You can add fruit, oatmeal, and recently I have found adding just a bit of chocolate powder (cake mix, nesquick, even protein powder) goes a long way, and when chilled it tastes like chocolate ice cream:) just be sure to log it so you know…