Night Running

[HairyHighlander]

Ok given my work time at the moment i can run anytime after 5 pm.

What do i use as post run fuel/food for recovery ?

I saw a previous thread mentioning carbs etc but aint that going to sit in me all night ?

cheers

Hairy :bbb

[TheRock49]

Complex carbs and protein are the best. Carbs that dont sit heavy are like fruit and vegetables, and even grains are a good source. Carbs like a potatoe and/or cupcake will sit heavier, but otherwise your set.

[HairyHighlander]

Ah sound , i was thinking carbs being the old bread, pasta and potato
I always avoid the bread pasta and potato from lunchtime onwards, just hammer home tons of protein and fruit/veg

Cheers

Hairy :deal

[Aplin]

Hatton runs at night, so does Mayweather, etc, so don't worry about it being any different... hatton and Mayweather actually run at like 11pm/12mn/1am/2am

[TheRock49]

I got one too. They say your metabolism is the at its highest in the morning, and that come 4 pm 'ish' you should avoid eating mass amount expecially carbs like pasta and such. If you excercise in the evening wouldnt that boost your metalism back up? Cause they also say for the few hours after working out it is higher... So would it be safe for me to have such things for dinner if I ever have the craving?

[RDJ]

You are over thinking matters IMO. Don't worry about simple carbs or complex carbs, just make sure it's a healthy meal. Don't worry about when your metabolism is highest, just run.

For every meal the same rules apply:

A meal needs some protein, some fats, and some carbs, all from natural sources. Make sure each source is as high quality as possible, and not the same source as a recent meal (variation, in other words). In case of carbs this means no empty calories, every gram of carbs you do get needs to be accompanied by as many vitamins, minerals and fibers as possible. In case of protein this means a complete as possible amino acid profile. In case of fat this means less saturated fats, and if possible some omega 3 fatty acids.

For carbs this eliminates table sugar, bread (yes bread), pasta (yes pasta), all refined food, etc. Just fruits and vegetables really. In case of fats it means no chips but instead fish, nuts, various oils, etc. In case of proteins it means lean beef, chicken, eggs, fish, turkey, etc.

I could go on for hours, but the idea is simple. Natural source, varied, and as rich as possible. Fuck metabolism, fuck glycemic indexes, fuck insulin, fuck em all.

[HairyHighlander]

cheers for posts :good


Fuck metabolism, fuck glycemic indexes, fuck insulin, fuck em all.

As said "overthinking"

Cool posts , cheers


Hairy :bbb

[IrnBruMan]

I prefer night running too, especially in winter. There's just something really nice about running on a cold dark night with the ipod shuffle on, especially if it's misty.

I find a tin of tuna on 2 slices of unbuttered toast fills me up and doesn't leave me looking for more, and also lets me sleep well, and I feel fully recovered when I wake up the next morning.

I guess it's a good combo of protein and carbs without being too heavy.

[freesix88]

You are over thinking matters IMO. Don't worry about simple carbs or complex carbs, just make sure it's a healthy meal. Don't worry about when your metabolism is highest, just run.

For every meal the same rules apply:

A meal needs some protein, some fats, and some carbs, all from natural sources. Make sure each source is as high quality as possible, and not the same source as a recent meal (variation, in other words). In case of carbs this means no empty calories, every gram of carbs you do get needs to be accompanied by as many vitamins, minerals and fibers as possible. In case of protein this means a complete as possible amino acid profile. In case of fat this means less saturated fats, and if possible some omega 3 fatty acids.

For carbs this eliminates table sugar, bread (yes bread), pasta (yes pasta), all refined food, etc. Just fruits and vegetables really. In case of fats it means no chips but instead fish, nuts, various oils, etc. In case of proteins it means lean beef, chicken, eggs, fish, turkey, etc.

I could go on for hours, but the idea is simple. Natural source, varied, and as rich as possible. Fuck metabolism, fuck glycemic indexes, fuck insulin, fuck em all.
Good post.

[Hagler/Pryor]

You are over thinking matters IMO. Don't worry about simple carbs or complex carbs, just make sure it's a healthy meal. Don't worry about when your metabolism is highest, just run.

For every meal the same rules apply:

A meal needs some protein, some fats, and some carbs, all from natural sources. Make sure each source is as high quality as possible, and not the same source as a recent meal (variation, in other words). In case of carbs this means no empty calories, every gram of carbs you do get needs to be accompanied by as many vitamins, minerals and fibers as possible. In case of protein this means a complete as possible amino acid profile. In case of fat this means less saturated fats, and if possible some omega 3 fatty acids.

For carbs this eliminates table sugar, bread (yes bread), pasta (yes pasta), all refined food, etc. Just fruits and vegetables really. In case of fats it means no chips but instead fish, nuts, various oils, etc. In case of proteins it means lean beef, chicken, eggs, fish, turkey, etc.

I could go on for hours, but the idea is simple. Natural source, varied, and as rich as possible. Fuck metabolism, fuck glycemic indexes, fuck insulin, fuck em all.

If you can train on fruit, tuna, salad and fishoil alone, good luck to you. I need my oats and pasta to have the energy to spar/fight more than a couple of rounds at full intensity.

[El Puma]

If i'm cutting or keeping my weight at a decent level, I go with 2-3 bananas. Perfect f'n food imho.

Oh and if my location is any indication, I love night running.

[RDJ]

If you can train on fruit, tuna, salad and fishoil alone, good luck to you. I need my oats and pasta to have the energy to spar/fight more than a couple of rounds at full intensity.
I eat pasta and bread occasionally, sometimes I just need the energy they provide, and they're not that bad. Just kinda empty, apart from calories they don't provide much so I prefer a better source if possible. The fats and proteins aren't meant as an energy source.

If I was trying to lose weight, I'd definitely dump them.