About Running & Jogging: Running Nutrition Questions Answered

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging Once you get started with running, you quickly realize how much nutrition affects the quality of your runs. What and when you eat can really make or break a workout. I've learned that the hard way, after many pre-run eating missteps. (Fig Newtons are not a good pre-run food, trust me.) What Should I Eat Before a Run? It's important to make sure you have enough energy to get through your run. Here's what and when to eat before running. More: Best and Worst Pre-Run Foods What Are Your Favorite Pre-Run Foods? See More About:  runner's diet  sports nutrition  carbohydrates What If I Don't Have Time to Eat Before? Of course, some people (hello, 5 a.m. runners) may not have time to eat and digest before running. Here's what to do if eating before running is not an option. See More About:  nutrition for runners  best foods for runners  How Can I Avoid Feeling Hungry? It's normal to feel hungry when you increase your exercise frequency or intensity. Here are some ways you can avoid feeling hungry, and avoid giving into what I like to call the "post-run hungries". See More About:  weight loss  fiber  dieting Why Am I Gaining Weight? Some runners find that they actually gain weight while training for an endurance race, such as a marathon. What's up with that? Find out how to avoid it. See More About:  weight loss  marathon training  dieting Running & Jogging Ads Running Sports Nutrition 10K Running Plan Marathon Training 5K Run Training Featured Articles Running Nutrition and Hydration Guide Avoid Germs at the Gym How to Do Yasso 800s Treadmill Running Benefits Can I Run During Pregnancy? Best Running Belt Packs   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Get Started With Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Your First 5K Running Songs Advertisement