THINGS EVERY RUNNER SHOULD BE EATING ALL THE TIME

There is no regimented diet, stopwatch, race weight, or special sneaker to make you the best runner ever.

Hard work is what gets you places. You can run fast in any shoe, and you should never let anyone tell you to restrict your diet. The government did a million-dollar study, that proves runners need to eat a lot of carbs to be fast!

THE MORE YOU EXERCISE, THE MORE YOU NEED TO EAT!

Nourishing your body makes you a faster runner. In marathon running, it is impossible to consume enough calories before running the 26.2 miles. Your body cannot get enough nourishment before, after, and during a marathon.

EAT AN ENTIRE LOAF OF ITALIAN BREAD

When you get back home after a run, and you feel starving and want to slice up and butter an entire loaf of bread… Just do it!

Your body needs the carbs and calories to replenish.

DRINK HALF OF YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN WATER EVERY DAY

If you feel thirsty it is too late… so drink your big bottles of electrolyte-enhanced drinks and water!

HAVE A SPOON FULL OF PEANUTBUTTER (OR ENTIRE JAR)

Don’t Panic, Go Organic! Peanut butter has so much protein, and nutrients if you go organic. Nourish yourself!

ORDER AN EXTRA-LARGE PIZZA JUST FOR YOURSELF

It is okay to eat as much pizza as you want, when you are a runner. All the pizza with all the toppings, dipped in ranch!

EAT ATLEAST ONE BAGEL FOR EVERY THREE MILES YOU RUN

Bagels are such a great way to carb-load for runners. Bagels can be added to your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack throughout the day. Runners are supposed to eat all the carbs. Lather on all the butter, peanut butter, and cream-cheese.

DRINK A PROTEIN SHAKE WITH EXTRA-CALCIUM BEFORE AND AFTER A WORKOUT

Protein keeps your muscles glued together, and protein shakes can prevent muscle tearing during any exercise. Drinking protein is the difference between my legs being sore after a workout or feeling fabulous. Mix protein powder, milk, and your favorite berries!

HAVE A GEL ATLEAST EVERY THREE TO FIVE MILES OF A LONG RUN, WITH A DRINK.

Energy gels give us runners that extra sugar boast we need throughout a workout. Even if you do not feel like you need a sugar hit, eat your first gel 5 miles into a run, at the latest. Bring a bottle of water with you on a run.

EAT FRENCH FRIES

The salt and potassium in French Fries are so good for you. Fries are an excellent recovery food for all of us runners!

STRAWBERRIES HAVE MORE POTASSIUM THAN BANANAS!

One of my favorite fun facts… Eat bananas and strawberries so you do not get Charlie-Horse’s on the run! If your muscles are cramping up, eat a bunch of strawberries and bananas!

RUN HAPPY AND NOURISH YOURSELF!

THAT PRETTY RUNNER