Success Strategy #2

Eat Right

Even if you are running to lose weight, it is important to fuel yourself properly for your runs. As you start to increase your runs, consider a combination of complex carbohydrates with protein (about 200 calories work) about 90 minutes before your run. This will help you digest the food as well as provide you with enough energy. Though you should test out what works for you, toast with peanut butter, a banana with some almond butter, or a yogurt with cereal are good choices. After you run, the general recommendation is eating a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein within 30 minutes after a run is optimal for refueling your muscles.

 

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