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RE: The Steem Running Project: Nutrition Basics Week 1
When I was training for marathon I had a logbook of my meals. It was one really important tool since I could control my inputs of calories, proteins, carbohydrates and fats to cope with the spending energy while doing so demanding workouts...
I fully agree with you, a Nutrition plan is very importan for a runner.
Nice! Yes, marathon training is quite grueling and really does require proper fueling to make sure you are taking in enough nutrients to meet the demands on your body. Really any distance does if you are putting in a lot of hard work, but especially the longer distances that can put a lot of drain on your energy stores.
On the other hand, it's easy sometimes to overestimate your caloric needs, too. When I trained for my first half marathon I actually gained a few pounds because I wasn't tracking my meals and I ate with reckless abandon! Darn pancakes did me in. ;)