Comments on: nutrition tips for marathon training

By: Katie Cordova

Katie Cordova — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:14:55 +0000

Great article! I love seeing posts about nutrition when it comes to running. Check out my blog post about what drinks are best for runners!

http://addicttorunner.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-drinks-for-runners.html

Hope you enjoy!

By: Torey

Torey — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:14:42 +0000

Thanks this is so awesome! My next race is 14 miles and this is a good reminder to stick to the Healthy carbs, not the junky ones. Wish I had a training menu like this for each day of the week

By: kp

kp — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:11:31 +0000

Georgia,
I love your receipes. Do you have a website or recommendations on where to find more combinations of meals like the ones you posted for this article?
Thanks!

By: SEN

SEN — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:11:41 +0000

Truly smart eaters,we all are….keep it up! lets all stay healthy and keep eating sensibly…remember, as yogis and yoginis, our awareness….NAMASTE!

By: The Get In Shape Girl

The Get In Shape Girl — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:23:52 +0000

Fantastic Blog post! Don’t forget oatmeal as an awesome energy packed starch!!

By: Georgia morley

Georgia morley — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:11:20 +0000

Anna: the marshmallow comment is with regards to the sugar content in carrots. Carrots have high sugar content ( and nutrient value of coarse, unlike a marshie). the misconception is that folks think carrots and say hommus is a good snack choice, but it’s better to chose say cucumber, cauliflower ( super high in calcium)instead, and save the carrots for a sweet treat. Odd, right? It might be strange but it’s all too true.

Dori: you’re right about the juices and I posted some feedback regarding your comment about two comments before yours. I completely agree with you. I should have been more clear.

With regards to your GI illness ( IBS, Chrones etc), yes it is unfortunate but you need to stay away from complex carbs, too much fiber and challenging to digest. if possible you could eat potatoes and basmati rice instead, but what will really help is if you eat your carbs all by themselves, as they digest at a different rate than say protein. Your body will have an easier time digesting them if there is nothing else to focus on digesting at the same time. Also, tapioca starch, potato starch, coconut flour and white rice flour should be okay for you.
Hope this helps.

Kent: beautiful and absolutely correct!!

By: kent

kent — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:20:12 +0000

Wow. This is an interesting string and indicative of why there is so much confusion about what to eat to achieve peak performance (paleo, vegetarian, vegan, dairy, non-dairy, soy, no-soy, whole wheat, no whole wheat, juice, no-juice). I think everyone’s heart is in the right place, but I don’t expect a concensus to emerge. Maybe everyone is “right?” At any rate, two good things emerge from these discussions: 1. It’s great people (at least the readers here) are thinking about what we eat, and 2. we’re all lucky to have choices….

By: Dori

Dori — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:44:05 +0000

Thanks for this post, there is some really helpful information here. I have to disagree about the juices though. I drink fresh pressed juice before my runs because I get the nutrients without my body having to deal with digesting anything. I find them to be the perfect fuel, and as long as you use mostly veggies (kale, cucumber, etc) it’s not so much like a candy bar. It is about smart juicing.

I do have a question. I have a GI illness and my body can’t digest complex carbs (or anything high in fiber). What would you suggest I do? Are simple carbs OK in my case? Thanks!

By: neen

neen — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:03:34 +0000

this is the a post i’ve been looking for for ages. thanks

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:34:35 +0000

What do you mean when you say that a carrot metabolizes just like a marshmellow?

By: Gerorgia Morley

Gerorgia Morley — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:52:50 +0000

Great point, Erin. While fruit juices made of pasteurized apple, orange, tropical fruits are really high in sugar, Green juice is a fabulous choice!
Yay kale, apple, celery and cucumber-fresh pressed!!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:00:06 +0000

Some good points, but being an RD who is specialized, there are other factors that were not mentioned in this article and before taking all this information seriously I would recommend looking further.

Also, Michael, you would be surprised how much stuff on Internet is inaccurate or how people don’t know how to use the information. You’re pretty much saying that anyone can get on Internet and be a doctor, or lawyer, or anything at that matter.

By: erin @ WELL in L.A.

erin @ WELL in L.A. — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:48:21 +0000

“Stay away from juices – juice is just a candy bar in disguise.” I would say “more education required*” here – juice is fine, as long as you choose wisely. I make my own juices with greens (romaine, kale, cucumber, spinach, etc.) and they are incredibly low in sugar and part of my pre- & post- fuel as a fitness instructor.

By: Georgia morley

Georgia morley — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:56:13 +0000

Sen: Grade a maple syrup – yes please!!!! love, love, love it!!

By: Georgia morley

Georgia morley — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:47:07 +0000

Thanks everyone. Seems there are a lot of opinions. I believe Lululemon made a great, well educated choice in choosing a holistic nutritionist to direct this article (I happen to believe my credentials from CSNN are well deserved);)

The above article is my take on training and with much positive experience in the outcome.

Yes, there are many different diets and types of nutritionists. I am not an advocate for the Canadian Dietitians of Canada, hence there are some opposing views. I promote holistic nutrition and the benefits there of.

Nora: egg yolks are good when eaten on a limited basis. For instance, I eat yolks probably 2 times a week. This article is a BROAD spectrum level column of advice based on the general public and their training levels. I always recommend a diet rich in protein and low in fat (egg yolks) on a broad level.

Make sure your ORGANIC, antibiotic free, free range meat is USDA approved and the impact on the animal, your body and the environment will be substantial.