16: Nutrition for Runner's -What You Need to Know

In today's episode we chat about nutrition for runner's and hybrid athlete's and the importance of eating quality food, getting sufficient nutrients and how the "best" way of eating, is the way that works best for YOUR body. Your nutrition needs as an endurance athlete are different from that of a sedentary person. Some topics in order:Are you eating enough nutrient dense foods to help the body repair? Are you eating enough calories to support your workouts?Do you need to eat right after a run? Do you need to eat something before a workout? If so, what kind of foods / snacks?Then we get into each macronutrient and why it is important: enough protein to prevent muscle loss, enough fat to keep your joints and hormones healthy, enough carbs to give you energy. And the importance of micronutrients then supplementing when necessary because of the added energy expenditure from training for big events such as the marathon. As always, if you need help putting together a meal plan, I encourage you to get in contact with a registered sports dietician to get you on the path to success. www.trainmk.com