I remember you writing about food earlier this year! I’ve been plant based for years. Currently training for a marathon. I’ve never felt better. I’d be happy to share some of my faves!
Excellent. Fool fuels life! Bananas & Sweet potatoes with local honey beat Gels for me any day... on protein, I use Sunflower seed butter w/ favorite whole grain bread/bagel before runs, has always served me well.
Also, consider pure dark chocolate for caffeine instead of coffee on race days, gives more carbs and ready energy, less dehydration & tummy issues!
This is so timely, Terrell. I’m doing the Marine Corps Marathon in 24 days and I have been thinking about how to make sure I’m eating well in the next few weeks (and beyond) so I have the best staying power. I think your point on carbs is great, and I probably don’t eat enough carbs. Nor do I get enough sleep which is another key ingredient.
I Applaud you Terrell for venturing into this highly charged topic that frightens off so many who fear alienating their subscribers. However, you have a unique opportunity to educate your tribe who are motivated to improve their health and performance but also the earth upon which they walk/run. Plant based diets have a powerful way of healing us and the earth. I look forward to weighing in with some of my knowledge informed by years of reading and studying this subject. I leave you with one sentence I always find true: “You can’t outrun a poor diet”.
Love the subject on correct way to fuel our body. Hi Terrell, I've commented before on trying to do 35 h/m right before turning 70. I did at N'ville half in Apr. Did One at Ft Benning 3 wks later, just did The Amish half in Lancaster PA, 4 wks ago this Sat. In 2011, did half in N'ville so poorly that I couldn't even get to my husband, had to lay down in grass. So dizzy, and stomach upset. Took 3:01 to finish. Decided to make it change, or quit doing half's.... Bought a Nutrition Book for runners, did a half in Savannah GA that Nov in 2:26!!!! At 59 yrs old. I don't know how I finished any half up to that point.
Now I start getting in carbs on Mon before a half on Sat. The most important thing is to get enough carbs in, esp last 3 days bef race,, and most importantly is the right fuel during race....My time at the very hilly race in Lancaster wasn't that great,, 2:42, but I was strong through out,,, never dizzy, or thinking I couldn't finish.... Eating correctly is as important as the Training,,, and keeping strong mentally... Thank you for all you do.
Terrell - I mostly agree with you and as someone who has spent most of his adult life trying to teach people how to eat right, I applaud the notion of looking to real foods and avoiding added sugar most of the time.
But I'm wondering if endurance athletes, while training, play by different rules. From a physiological perspective, during prolonged, hard efforts our bodies respond differently to "free sugars." There aren't the usual insulin issues and, in fact, they play an important role in glycogen restoration.
So, while I agree that one should be picky and that garbage food isn't needed, gels, gummies, bars, and hydration mixes with added sugar can be valuable tools to a serious endurance athlete WHILE TRAINING.
Love this Terrell and would love to share a few of my favorite recipes as well. I'm also plant based and love my carbs! I'm happy I've finally let the diet fads and trends go. Write on!
Great topic again, Terrell. As a nurse, I do not hesitate to say that diet is if not the number one factor in a person's health (or lack thereof), it is at least in the top three. I have many thoughts on what and how we're supposed to eat. I am interested to see what others think. For now, what I will say is this: we need to switch the focus of diet as a way to mange weight to a way to optimize health. I also have as a core belief that the science of evolution is key to what we should eat and how much of it.
Interesting topic. Recipes and beautiful photos abound on the internet. Most of mine are in my head. I don't consider myself or family "Plant-based," just vegetarian. If one gets specific, Lacto-vegetarian. Really had a good laugh the other day when I saw "plant-based butter" on sale. Had to ask my daughter "isn't that just margarine?" Well, yup, it is. She looked it up and I guess Whey is not included.
Just a few years ago, wasn't it trans-fats the bad thing in hydrogenated vegetable oil??? Go figure.
I shy away from anything that say's "plant based" seems like it is a new buzz word. . . Oh well. that's what one gets for living for several decades and having been raised on real food.
Off and running. Looks like it is warm and dry for awhile. Being October, it can change any minute. We shall see!:)
I remember you writing about food earlier this year! I’ve been plant based for years. Currently training for a marathon. I’ve never felt better. I’d be happy to share some of my faves!
Excellent. Fool fuels life! Bananas & Sweet potatoes with local honey beat Gels for me any day... on protein, I use Sunflower seed butter w/ favorite whole grain bread/bagel before runs, has always served me well.
Also, consider pure dark chocolate for caffeine instead of coffee on race days, gives more carbs and ready energy, less dehydration & tummy issues!
This is so timely, Terrell. I’m doing the Marine Corps Marathon in 24 days and I have been thinking about how to make sure I’m eating well in the next few weeks (and beyond) so I have the best staying power. I think your point on carbs is great, and I probably don’t eat enough carbs. Nor do I get enough sleep which is another key ingredient.
I Applaud you Terrell for venturing into this highly charged topic that frightens off so many who fear alienating their subscribers. However, you have a unique opportunity to educate your tribe who are motivated to improve their health and performance but also the earth upon which they walk/run. Plant based diets have a powerful way of healing us and the earth. I look forward to weighing in with some of my knowledge informed by years of reading and studying this subject. I leave you with one sentence I always find true: “You can’t outrun a poor diet”.
Love the subject on correct way to fuel our body. Hi Terrell, I've commented before on trying to do 35 h/m right before turning 70. I did at N'ville half in Apr. Did One at Ft Benning 3 wks later, just did The Amish half in Lancaster PA, 4 wks ago this Sat. In 2011, did half in N'ville so poorly that I couldn't even get to my husband, had to lay down in grass. So dizzy, and stomach upset. Took 3:01 to finish. Decided to make it change, or quit doing half's.... Bought a Nutrition Book for runners, did a half in Savannah GA that Nov in 2:26!!!! At 59 yrs old. I don't know how I finished any half up to that point.
Now I start getting in carbs on Mon before a half on Sat. The most important thing is to get enough carbs in, esp last 3 days bef race,, and most importantly is the right fuel during race....My time at the very hilly race in Lancaster wasn't that great,, 2:42, but I was strong through out,,, never dizzy, or thinking I couldn't finish.... Eating correctly is as important as the Training,,, and keeping strong mentally... Thank you for all you do.
I may have some recipes to share also. Can’t wait to see what new ideas come up.
Terrell - I mostly agree with you and as someone who has spent most of his adult life trying to teach people how to eat right, I applaud the notion of looking to real foods and avoiding added sugar most of the time.
But I'm wondering if endurance athletes, while training, play by different rules. From a physiological perspective, during prolonged, hard efforts our bodies respond differently to "free sugars." There aren't the usual insulin issues and, in fact, they play an important role in glycogen restoration.
So, while I agree that one should be picky and that garbage food isn't needed, gels, gummies, bars, and hydration mixes with added sugar can be valuable tools to a serious endurance athlete WHILE TRAINING.
Thoughts?
Love this Terrell and would love to share a few of my favorite recipes as well. I'm also plant based and love my carbs! I'm happy I've finally let the diet fads and trends go. Write on!
Love this topic!!! Can’t wait to see what you & others share!
Hi Terrell! I’m a nutritionist and currently training for a half marathon. I wrote a post about how to properly fuel for race day, if you’re interested and curious! https://karolinacook.substack.com/p/5-how-to-fuel-for-your-half-marathon
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
Great topic again, Terrell. As a nurse, I do not hesitate to say that diet is if not the number one factor in a person's health (or lack thereof), it is at least in the top three. I have many thoughts on what and how we're supposed to eat. I am interested to see what others think. For now, what I will say is this: we need to switch the focus of diet as a way to mange weight to a way to optimize health. I also have as a core belief that the science of evolution is key to what we should eat and how much of it.
So excited to read more on this topic. It's hard to know what "healthy" means anymore. Also, has anyone found a less processed substitute for GU's?
Hi! I’m a new paying subscriber - is there somewhere I can see the training plan in its entirety?
Interesting topic. Recipes and beautiful photos abound on the internet. Most of mine are in my head. I don't consider myself or family "Plant-based," just vegetarian. If one gets specific, Lacto-vegetarian. Really had a good laugh the other day when I saw "plant-based butter" on sale. Had to ask my daughter "isn't that just margarine?" Well, yup, it is. She looked it up and I guess Whey is not included.
Just a few years ago, wasn't it trans-fats the bad thing in hydrogenated vegetable oil??? Go figure.
I shy away from anything that say's "plant based" seems like it is a new buzz word. . . Oh well. that's what one gets for living for several decades and having been raised on real food.
Off and running. Looks like it is warm and dry for awhile. Being October, it can change any minute. We shall see!:)