Do you eat to run or run to eat? My snug jeans are proof that you can’t out-run a bad diet, but running does help me burn off most of my excess calories. Since my favorite race distance is the 10 miler, I don’t have to worry too much about how to fuel my runs, but I have had to figure out how to re-fuel after my races.
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1. Banana & Bagel. A few years ago my post-race GI issues were so bad I nearly stopped racing. Luckily I figured out how to adjust my pre- and post-race eating to keep my stomach from rebelling before I gave up. I found that one thing that really helps me is to eat that banana and/or that bagel they hand out at the finish line even if I do not want it–which I usually don’t. Somehow those foods seem to help my stomach recover from the hard effort of racing, and then I can get on to the business of post-race indulging. 😉
2. Eggs & Toast. I eat eggs and toast almost every day for breakfast, but my new favorite post-race (or post long-run) variation is the Avocado Toast from Le Pain Quotidien. Maybe it’s the citrus cumin salt that makes this so delicious, but it is worth the ridiculous price ($11!) once in a while. I order a soft-boiled egg on the side, or get it to go and add my own egg at home.
3. Trader Joe’s Wonton Soup. After a race I need to rehydrate and replenish all the salt I’ve sweat out. I’ve found that a broth-based soup is an excellent way to do both that also is easy on my stomach. I recently discovered this soup from Trader Joe’s and it is fantastic.
4. Starbucks Double Chocolate Brownie. When I stop at Starbucks for my post-race coffee, I often treat myself to one of their double chocolate brownies. They are so rich I usually eat 1/2 and save 1/2 for the next day.
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5. Fresh Fruit and Bacon. When I am able to squeeze in a long run on a business trip, I hope the breakfast will include fresh fruit and bacon. I’ve been lucky to have gorgeous fruit from conference breakfasts, and if there’s bacon I just can’t resist.
What are your favorite foods to eat after a race or long run?
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Love to eat eggs with tons of veggies too for breakfast. My post race splurge would be pizza
That’s usually my pre-race dinner!
I love the idea of re-fueling with a brownie!!
a couple weekends ago, I made a sandwich with scrambled eggs, bacon and kale. It was delicious and really fueled me up after running!
Yum! I don’t like making bacon at home because the smell lingers but I love it when someone else fixes it!
pizza
ice cream
chocolate milk
pancakes
that’s it!!
That covers all the bases. 🙂
I am terrible at fueling Before and after runs. I usually crave food that I shouldn’t have after a race or run. I always think a long run or race is an excuse to have a cupcake even though I know it’s SO wrong.
post run I love Kodiak Cake waffles. I always add some kind of fruit to the mix, generally blueberries and maybe strawberries on the side. Mmmm… love bacon!
Hmm. Blueberry pancakes and bacon! Count me in!
Those are some healthy choices! If I can go to breakfast I love the big breakfast with one egg, one bacon and one pancake. Any other time a nice pizza and glass of wine works for me! 🙂
I love eggs and omelets are a great way for me to refuel after a race. Altho I’ll pretty much eat anything.
Breakfast tacos with eggs, bacon and potato and a green smoothie. 🙂
One of my favorite post run meals is scrambled egg with some chorizo thrown in for spicy flavor + sweet potato. Hits the spot every time ! Pre-run or pre-race I always have my usually breakfast of protein pancakes and half a banana. I have never had any stomach issues.
Oh, I’m still too scared to have spicy food after a race. My stomach is usually made of steel but running messes with it!