The Runners Guide To Nutrition

Category: Sports

The main goal of any nutritional program for a runner is to improve performance, enjoy the run and eat a well balanced diet consisting of mainly carbohydrates.There are three main factors to consider when developing your diet are: What to eat When to eat How much to eat When determining what to eat you must look at the three main food type: Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats. Carbohydrates: The vast majority of a runners nutrition consists of carbohydrates. Of course there are different types of carbohydrates, both good and bad. Good carbohydrates are referred to as complex carbohydrates whereas bad are referred to as empty carbohydrates contain simple sugars.