Post run food

Not sure about what running recovery food to eat? This evidence-based guide shares post-run recommendations for carbohydrate and protein.

Snacking can get a bad rap but healthy snacks are actually an important part of your nutrition and fueling strategy as a runner. Healthy snacks for runners can be used to provide pre-run fuel, mid-run calories, and post-race recovery and refueling nutrients. Healthy snacks are also a crucial component of a runner’s overall diet or nutrition plan, helping meet daily caloric and macronutrient needs throughout the entire day, not just in the interval of time right around a run.

Post-Run Recovery Meals

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A post run breakfast will enhance recovery. Try any of these delicious breakfasts after running to refuel with protein and carbohydrates.

Are you looking for the best post-run snacks as an endurance athlete? Whether you’re new to long runs or a seasoned athlete, prioritizing your post-run nutrition is essential for performance and recovery. Your post-run snack will look different than your pre-run snack as you’ll want to focus on a balance of protein, carbs, and fats. Keep reading to learn a sports dietitian’s favorite post-run snack ideas!

There is a lot of information for runners about what to eat before a run and even what to eat before a long run, but you often need to do some digging if you want to find what foods to avoid before running. In other words, while knowing what is best to eat pre-workout is certainly helpful, it’s equally important to know what not to eat in case your general dietary choices differ from the standard recommendations of the best foods to eat before running.

Confused about what to eat after a long run? Find recommendations on carbohydrate and protein intake here, plus 5 post-run meals (or snacks) you can make!

For a long time, one of the most mystifying things about running to me — and exercise in general — didn’t even involve the action itself, it had to do with what you’re required to do before and after (and sometimes during) a workout. I’m not talking about stretching or drinking water (although both are […]