The Importance of Proper Nutrition
You’ve heard the expression “You are what you eat?” Well, that is especially true for runners. Simply put, eat right and you will run better. Your body functions best, and you run better, when your diet includes the right kinds of foods in the right amounts at the right times.
Here are some basic nutritional guidelines for runners:
Carbohydrates – These are your body’s main source of energy. Experts recommend that your diet should consist of 60 to 65% carbohydrates. This amount will keep your muscles well-fueled so that you can meet both your nutrition and training goals.
Fats – In many cases, fats get a bad rap. Your body actually needs some fats. You should obtain 20 to 25% of your daily calories from fats with the majority of those coming from mono-unsaturated fats.
Protein – Protein helps to build muscle and tendons, repair broken down muscles, and regulate hormones. Experts agree that runners need 10 to 20% of their daily calories from protein.
Water – As a runner, you should consistently hydrate yourself during both warm and cold weather. Remember, water makes up between 60-70% of your total body mass!
Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements – In recent years, several major studies have shown that it makes sense for runners to supplement their normal dietary intake. for example with antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E and betacarotene.
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If you have goals like
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Thanks,
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Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
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"I want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for writing your book, ‘How To Run Like A Deer Forever!’ I faithfully followed your advice and did the exercises while training for the marathon! I am very happy to report that I successfully ran and finished my First Marathon! I ran it in 3 hours 59 minutes and 20 seconds!” – Marie Kneuker, Bear, DE
"This is wonderful resource for any athlete, whether they're a runner or not. The exercises shown in How to Run Like a Deer Forever not only help you relieve your joint pain, but strengthen your muscles and connective tissue so they'll prevent any future occurrence of that pain. I found this course extremely valuable for my knees and ankles. Now my workouts are better and my recovery has improved dramatically. What Jerry has written is so simple, easy to use, and takes so little time to do, but it's value is enormous. Anyone serious about their progress as an athlete should not be without How to Run Like a Deer Forever." – Ed Baran, Portland, OR
Isn’t it time you wrote your own running success story? Go to http://www.runningtough.com/run_injury_free.html to learn more about what “How to Run Like a Deer Forever” can do for you.
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
Here are some basic nutritional guidelines for runners:
Carbohydrates – These are your body’s main source of energy. Experts recommend that your diet should consist of 60 to 65% carbohydrates. This amount will keep your muscles well-fueled so that you can meet both your nutrition and training goals.
Fats – In many cases, fats get a bad rap. Your body actually needs some fats. You should obtain 20 to 25% of your daily calories from fats with the majority of those coming from mono-unsaturated fats.
Protein – Protein helps to build muscle and tendons, repair broken down muscles, and regulate hormones. Experts agree that runners need 10 to 20% of their daily calories from protein.
Water – As a runner, you should consistently hydrate yourself during both warm and cold weather. Remember, water makes up between 60-70% of your total body mass!
Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements – In recent years, several major studies have shown that it makes sense for runners to supplement their normal dietary intake. for example with antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E and betacarotene.
**********************************************************************
Advertisement
"How to Stay True to Your New Year's Resolution"
It's true that a person can accomplish more and stay motivated if they have someone to be accountable to. Even the best athletes in the world have personal trainers. Heck, Lance Armstrong had a personal trainer. Don’t you think a highly motivated athlete like that could do without one. It helps to have someone coaching you. If you do it alone you won’t get the great results that you are looking for.
If you have goals like
- You want to run a 10K, half marathon, or marathon
- You want to start running
- You want to lose weight
- You want to stay motivated
- Or you just want to improve your running performance
Then send me an email at jerry@runningtough.com if you are interested in Personal Coaching. I can only take a limited number of people, so reserve your spot today!
************************************************************************
One of the best supplements that I have found is “Dr. Dave’s Best Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil,” which has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels, reduce blood pressure, improve athletic performance, help eliminate inflammation and joint pain, increase your emotional well being, increase your strength and stamina and much, much more. To learn more about this fantastic supplement, please click here.
I hope this email has been informative for you! Don’t forget, more emails are on their way. In fact, you should be receiving your next email, “Developing a Positive Mental Attitude” shortly.
Thanks,
Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com
P.S. To learn more about how “Dr. Dave’s Best Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil” can have you feeling, and running, better in no time. Please click on this link: http://tinyurl.com/5krzk
P.P.S. Looking to become a much better, and tougher, runner? The “How to Run Like a Deer Forever” Package can help. Here is what actual customers have to say about the package:
“I am so happy that I found your program on the Internet … after one month of doing your exercises the pains in my knees never came back again and I have not had shin splints again either. I have increased my mileage up to 18 miles now and look forward to my first marathon. Thanks and keep up the good work!" – Sessie Welzien, Key West, FL
"I want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for writing your book, ‘How To Run Like A Deer Forever!’ I faithfully followed your advice and did the exercises while training for the marathon! I am very happy to report that I successfully ran and finished my First Marathon! I ran it in 3 hours 59 minutes and 20 seconds!” – Marie Kneuker, Bear, DE
"This is wonderful resource for any athlete, whether they're a runner or not. The exercises shown in How to Run Like a Deer Forever not only help you relieve your joint pain, but strengthen your muscles and connective tissue so they'll prevent any future occurrence of that pain. I found this course extremely valuable for my knees and ankles. Now my workouts are better and my recovery has improved dramatically. What Jerry has written is so simple, easy to use, and takes so little time to do, but it's value is enormous. Anyone serious about their progress as an athlete should not be without How to Run Like a Deer Forever." – Ed Baran, Portland, OR
Isn’t it time you wrote your own running success story? Go to http://www.runningtough.com/run_injury_free.html to learn more about what “How to Run Like a Deer Forever” can do for you.
This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.
Copyright 2005
Jerry Hopkins
Hopkins Business Services, Inc.
5314 Yosemite Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
1-866-316-7988
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