Power Menu (Read 505 times)

Ok so DW got me a little pamphlet about healthy tips for runners. Well in this pamphlet there is a sample low-fat menu that is loaded with carbs and proteins and I am thinking about trying this tomorrow to carbo load for the Gate River Run 15k....without further ado: Breakfast: One cup non fat yogurt mixed with one cup fresh fruit; 2 whole wheat English muffins with 1 tablespoon each jam and peanut butter. Lunch: Grilled Chicken Sandwich made with 1 whole grain roll, 3 ounces grilled, skinless chicken and 1 teaspoon each mustard and mayo; 1 cup vegetable salad with 1 tablespoon vinegar and oil dressing; 3 oatmeal cookies Dinner: Chinese dinner of 2 cups steamed rice topped with 2 ounces lean beef (will be substituted with turkey due to not eating red meat) and 1 cup broccoli (sitr-fry); 2 cups green salad with one tablespoon sesame dressing; 2 fortune cookies (skipping this one) Snack: One 6-ounce can veggie juice; 2 ounces low salt hard pretzels So tell me what ya'll think of this Jeremy

Sounds pretty good, what time should I show up for dinner? I actually don't give any thought to pre-race nutrition, which isn't a very good idea. Gotta leave room for improvement somewhere, right? I personally worry more about pre-race hydration and post-race nutrition (for rebuilding abused muscles). Nice of your wife to pick it up for you, that kind of support is priceless.

I'd add a frothy protein shake. Just kidding. Looks pretty good. Of course, if you're still hungry you might want to find some additional healthy snacks too... or red Twizlers. A personal favourite. Typically, I don't eat different before a race. Maybe a bit more. Possibly pasta, though not necessarily. Some salty snacks in warmer weather like the pretzels you've mentioned, though not nearly as precise as 2 oz. If you've been eating well all along I wouldn't sweat it too much.