Nutrition is a vital part of any runner's training program. It's also a big part of your overall health.
Some basics are to eat a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables. Limit sweets such as cookies and candy.
And always eat breakfast. You can run on an empty stomach, but you should only exercise for a maximum of 45 minutes. Drinking coffee or tea beforehand will stimulate your body to burn fat during the run, which is good for dieters. This form of training is commonly known as "bonk training" since you're on the verge of bonking if you do this!
Eat right after your run. It doesn't have to be much, but eating a bagel or something within 15 minutes of your run will do wonders to refuel your muscles for your next workout.
Important note: Low-carb diets are not for hard-core athletes! Be sure to consume adequate carbohydrates or your performance will suffer. You'll want to consume about 50-60% of your total daily calories from carbs. We're talking good carbs like whole wheat bread or brown rice; not pure sugar from soft drinks.
Nutrition is a complex subject, so I'll have to let you search the net for some more info, since I can't cover it all here. Although I may expand this in the future. Keep checking back!
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