Comments on: road to the half marathon: week 6 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/ Read about yoga and running, inspirational goal setting, meditation, healthy snacks, travel stories, playlists and an overwhelming love of life. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:45:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: christine http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8977 christine Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:19:44 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8977 I too would like to know what is a good brand of coconut water, because I tried one variety and it was so gross~kinda turned me off the stuff I too would like to know what is a good brand of coconut water, because I tried one variety and it was so gross~kinda turned me off the stuff

]]> By: Aline http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8385 Aline Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:19:35 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8385 A good recovery meal after any workout should contain a simple carb and a protein & should be taken In the first 30 minutes after your workout. For a simple carb think any fruit (fructose as a simple carb) lactose (in the case of chocolate milk), not complex carbs found in whole grains, potatoes, or such. The reason is after an aerobic workout (like a run) the glycogen storage is depleted, simple carbs are quickly absorbed by the body resulting in quicker recovery. As for the protein, a natural protein is always the best, and it's the fuel needed for muscle recovery. Chocolate milk has been stated as the best since it contains both sugar and protein in a simple fast absorbed form. Also chocolate contains unsaturated fat (good fat) which should be a component to every meal. A good recovery meal after any workout should contain a simple carb and a protein & should be taken In the first 30 minutes after your workout. For a simple carb think any fruit (fructose as a simple carb) lactose (in the case of chocolate milk), not complex carbs found in whole grains, potatoes, or such. The reason is after an aerobic workout (like a run) the glycogen storage is depleted, simple carbs are quickly absorbed by the body resulting in quicker recovery. As for the protein, a natural protein is always the best, and it’s the fuel needed for muscle recovery.
Chocolate milk has been stated as the best since it contains both sugar and protein in a simple fast absorbed form. Also chocolate contains unsaturated fat (good fat) which should be a component to every meal.

]]> By: Allegra http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8384 Allegra Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:05:40 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8384 Whitney - Any chance you can post your training plan? I'm just getting started on my half marathon training and have really enjoyed reading your posts!!! Seeing your schedule would be so helpful! Whitney – Any chance you can post your training plan? I’m just getting started on my half marathon training and have really enjoyed reading your posts!!! Seeing your schedule would be so helpful!

]]> By: Melani http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8380 Melani Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:52:15 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8380 I agree, Runner's World said chocolate milk is the way to go! I've been trying Nestle Carnation Instant Breakfast. 14 g or Protein, but also 9 g of fat. I think I'm going back to chocolate milk, but I'd love to try Coconut water! Yum! I agree, Runner’s World said chocolate milk is the way to go! I’ve been trying Nestle Carnation Instant Breakfast. 14 g or Protein, but also 9 g of fat. I think I’m going back to chocolate milk, but I’d love to try Coconut water! Yum!

]]> By: Linda http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8374 Linda Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:07:13 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8374 I second Holly: chocolate milk is the perfect recovery drink! In addition to what I've read, a couple of RD's also said the same thing to me. There, now you have permission to drink it for recovery! I second Holly: chocolate milk is the perfect recovery drink! In addition to what I’ve read, a couple of RD’s also said the same thing to me. There, now you have permission to drink it for recovery!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8364 Amanda Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:39:04 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8364 That's awesome that you slowed down your long run. No point in running your actual half marathon before the big day. I think the important part is to build endurance through the long runs, and the speedwork/tempo runs you do on the other days are where you can work on your pace. When you are at the actual race, I think you'll find you will start off/run a little faster than you plan to from all the excitement, nerves, other runners around you. I think sometimes a little break from running, or postponing a run (for good reasons like insanely hot weather or a mini vacation) really makes you appreciate running more! It's nice that you were still able to be active on your vacation - sometimes it's hard to get in some physical activity when visiting family who are not as active. I love coconut water! Can I ask which brand you typically use or enjoy most? I've heard about the benefits of chocolate milk before! Thought I haven't really tried it. I have drank some of my "perfectly protein" mocha drink from Bolthouse Farms (it does contain milk and chocolate) soon after returning from long runs until I can get a more substantial little snack together. That’s awesome that you slowed down your long run. No point in running your actual half marathon before the big day. I think the important part is to build endurance through the long runs, and the speedwork/tempo runs you do on the other days are where you can work on your pace. When you are at the actual race, I think you’ll find you will start off/run a little faster than you plan to from all the excitement, nerves, other runners around you.

I think sometimes a little break from running, or postponing a run (for good reasons like insanely hot weather or a mini vacation) really makes you appreciate running more! It’s nice that you were still able to be active on your vacation – sometimes it’s hard to get in some physical activity when visiting family who are not as active.

I love coconut water! Can I ask which brand you typically use or enjoy most?

I’ve heard about the benefits of chocolate milk before! Thought I haven’t really tried it. I have drank some of my “perfectly protein” mocha drink from Bolthouse Farms (it does contain milk and chocolate) soon after returning from long runs until I can get a more substantial little snack together.

]]> By: elaine! http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8362 elaine! Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:18:37 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8362 LOL, it's funny you mention chocolate milk. It's all the rage as the best post-recovery drink right now due to a recent study: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100604/chocolate-milk-refuels-muscles-after-workout I'd rather skip the lactose and simple sugars and make a smoothie with banana, protein powder, and whatever other yummy stuff I have available (coconut water, frozen pineapple, spinach, chia seeds, almond butter, etc). Glad you enjoyed your long run at a more reasonable pace! And I agree about timing... it's dawn, dusk or bust here in Nevada right now, too. LOL, it’s funny you mention chocolate milk. It’s all the rage as the best post-recovery drink right now due to a recent study: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100604/chocolate-milk-refuels-muscles-after-workout

I’d rather skip the lactose and simple sugars and make a smoothie with banana, protein powder, and whatever other yummy stuff I have available (coconut water, frozen pineapple, spinach, chia seeds, almond butter, etc).

Glad you enjoyed your long run at a more reasonable pace! And I agree about timing… it’s dawn, dusk or bust here in Nevada right now, too.

]]> By: Kerri http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8361 Kerri Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:58:47 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8361 Awesome! I went ahead and did my 5 mile run on Sunday, felt great. Still working on running off my weekend though. I also am finding super early is the best time to run, the heat is just too rough for me. Awesome! I went ahead and did my 5 mile run on Sunday, felt great. Still working on running off my weekend though. I also am finding super early is the best time to run, the heat is just too rough for me.

]]> By: Holly http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/road-to-the-half-marathon-week-6/comment-page-1/#comment-8360 Holly Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:49:32 +0000 http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/?p=13914#comment-8360 Chocolate milk is pretty much the perfect recovery drink (seriously). It has the right mix of carbs, protein and fat, and it's so refreshing! Chocolate milk is pretty much the perfect recovery drink (seriously). It has the right mix of carbs, protein and fat, and it’s so refreshing!

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