Monday, October 31, 2011

2 Weeks....Are you hungry to run?

Race day is almost here (15-16 days, but no one is counting...), Mother Nature seems to be cooperating, and I'm excited for many of you to run your first ever 5km!

I'll keep this post short and sweet, but since this week's chapter theory is on nutrition, let's take a look at what are some good pre and post run snacks and drinks!

What we eat plays a big role in our daily performance. Whether that performance is in the classroom, at work, or in our physical education class, food is important. It is the energy that allows us to sustain ourselves over a specific amount of time. It is important before running or exercising that we feel just right: not too full but not on empty! As we are all different, you will have to figure out what works for you.

What to eat/drink before you run:
  • Drink water! Better yet, sip on it regularly, but not so much that you will be running to the bathroom.
  • Eat low fiber fruits or snacks. No one wants the runs while running.
  • Foods that are higher in carbohydrates such as sandwich or 1/2 bagel with peanut butter will keep you energized if you eat it a few hours before running.
  • Avoid caffeine as it can cause stomach issues.
  • Avoid high fat foods as they do not digest very quickly and your stomach will feel very full.
What to eat/drink after you run:
  • Water
  • Piece of fruit.
  • Chocolate milk (although high in sugar) has a lot of good carbohydrates and protein.
  • Muffin
  • Yogurt
  • Nuts (if you're not allergic)

Todays blog question: What is your favorite healthy snack to have after a run or a workout?

45 comments:

  1. My favorite healthy snack to have after a run or a workout is water and a banana.
    Kelly Keating

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  2. My favorite healthy snack to have after i run or work out/train is a liquid yogurt and an apple

    Alexia De Sousa

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  3. My favorite snack to have after I run/workout is chocolate milk with a banana (and occasionally with nutella).

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  4. The above post was me, Thomas Laflamme-Roy

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  5. AFter a run, I love indulging in a glass of chocolate milk and munching on some juicy peaches.

    Michele Mulchandani

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  6. After a run, I enjoy having berries.

    Erika Bove (1130829)

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  7. My favorite healthy snack to have after a run is a cereal bar or any kind of fresh fruit.

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  8. My after run snack is usually water and a banana or a gronola bar
    Alyssa Martin

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  9. My favorite snack is having a plate vegetables with a tasty dip !

    David Giguere 1131039

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  10. my favorite snack after a run is a chocolate bar!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sara R.

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  11. After a run, I enjoy cold breverages, water or chocolate milk!

    Marianne Houle

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  12. After a run, my favourite healthy snack is an apple! :)

    Jade Julien Brunelle
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  13. After my run I like to eat a fruit salad which is really refreshing with the cold fruits and the juice!

    Kassandra Koroglu

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  14. My favorite healthy snack to have after a run or a workout is a milkshake, with banana, strawberry and a mcintosh apple.

    Ahmad Hyjaz Loudin(1130923)

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  15. I enjoy eating a healthy snack bar after my workouts.


    David Wang

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  16. After my run, I like to eat a granola bar and an apple.

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  17. My favorite snack to have after I run/workout is a cereal bar with a chocolate milk.

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  18. My favorite snack to have after I run is a fruit, usually an apple or pear.

    Sabrina Castricato
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  19. MY favorite thing to have is cheese and grapes.

    Laura Mascitto

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  20. My favorite snack to have after a run is yogurt with berries and granola.

    Samantha Doyle

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  21. i usually like to eat cheese or pineapple

    Robin Johnston

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  22. After a run, I appreciate sliced strawberries, banana and vanilla yogurt!

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  23. After a good run, I usually love having a delicious grape fruit.

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  24. My favorite snack after running is vegetables and water

    Cassandra Grifo

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  25. My favorite snack after a run is a granola bar with grapes. :)

    Roxanne Gaumond

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  26. My favorite snack after a run is anything that has oats in it.


    Kamilah Millette

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  27. my favorite snack after a run or a work out is either an apple or some mixed nuts

    Amanda Sylvia

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  28. i like eating an apple :)

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  29. After a run i like to eat an apple or an orange

    Sandrine Rouleau

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  30. Hands down milk.. strawberry milk.. has a lot of calories which is what I need since I burned a lot of them. If not, juice, fruits, or just some cold water and chocolate type of snack..

    Jacky Pham

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  31. I dont really eat after I run or workout. I usually just drink a bottle of water if anything i'd eat an apple after running!

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  32. I eat a sandwich (usually bologna) because an apple isn't going to keep me going until dinner.
    Collin Long

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  33. After a work out i like to eat cheese and crackers.

    Chelsea Jones

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  34. After a workout, I enjoy treating myself to a yogourt & oatmeal parfait with loads of strawberries and blueberries :)

    Fanassa Kettle

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  35. My favorite snack after a run is chocolate bar with an apple !

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  36. After a workout I usually have water, a protein shake and a sandwich or something.

    Alessandro Luigi Tiberio (1130491)

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  37. My favorite snack would be a nice protein bar, whether chocolate or apple! I love big meals after a good workout (healthy big meal)!

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  38. My favorite healthy snack I would take after a run would be a fruit and a gatorade.

    Sain Zaheer

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  39. My favorite snack is a salad because it makes me feel healthy :)
    Ariane,c

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  40. my favorite snack after a run is an apple and glass of water

    Amanda Sylvia

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  41. my favorite snack:
    a lot of fruits !

    Joanne seenivasagam

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  42. Marie-Aimee FournierDecember 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    FRUITSSss (:

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  43. A water Bottle and some fruits


    Anas Mghari

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  44. Giuseppe Cristarella (1131739)December 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    An apple, or a granola bar! :)Oh and water of course...

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  45. My favorite snack after a workout or a run is a protein shake with pineapple!

    Simon Benoit

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