Monday, August 4, 2008

Foods for Running

by Vicki Kavanaugh, Park2Park Race Committee and Race Coordinator at Gazelle Sports, Holland

I have two “secret” food vices—I LOVE ice cream and potato chips. I always eat ice cream the night before a big race. I feel like I’m treating myself, giving myself some extra calories to burn—though I’m sure the effect is much more psychological than anything else. And the day after a long run, I tend to just crave anything salty—so all those calories I just burned off running 10, 12 miles are put right back on with an indulgence in chips. What “secret” foods do you allow yourself after a big run?

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