About Running & Jogging: Is Your Diet Ruining Your Runs?

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging A marathoner-in-training on my team couldn't understand why she had been really tired and sluggish the day after her long training runs. She's a vegetarian and she found out, after some routine blood tests, that she's borderline deficient in both iron and B12, which helped explains her exhaustion. Are your eating habits and nutrition choices negatively affecting your running? Here are some things to think about: Are You Eating Before Your Runs? Eating something before your runs is a good idea, but what and when should you be eating? What If I Don't Have Time to Eat Before Runs? Foods to Prevent Runner's Trots Are You Getting Enough Iron? Iron deficiency can cause fatigue and reduced performance. Here are some ways you can try to prevent it. Best Iron Food Sources Are You Getting Enough Protein? Many runners focus so much on consuming their carbs that they don't pay enough attention to their protein. Are You Drinking Sports Drinks? Some runners don't like to drink sports drinks because of the extra calories. But are there times when you really need them? Recipe for Low-Cal Sports Drink Running & Jogging Ads Running Half Marathon Runs Running a Club Running Route Map Jogging Clubs Featured Articles How Do You Prevent Boredom When Running? Can I Run With a Cold? Marathon Packing List How to Deal With Pre-Race Anxiety How to Dress for Cold Weather Running Funny Running Quotes   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Get Started With Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Your First 5K Top 40 Running Music Advertisement