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1. garyd
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   It seems like nutrition is a big theme in the books that I'm reading lately, so I wanted to share one of the books that I have really enjoyed. I read it a couple years ago, but have went back to it several times.

   The title of the book is "Paleo Diet for Athletes". It is written by Cordaine and Friel. Friel is the same guy who wrote the Triathlete's Training Bible (and other bible training books).

   The reason that I think it is worth bringing up now again is due to the last couple books that I've talked about, In Defense of Food and Omnivore's Dilemma. These books all talk about how we need to get back to the "basics" in one way or another. Primarily by getting away from processed foods.

   The one thing that is nice about the Paleo book is that it addressed the needs of the endurance athlete and how you can modify the "basics" to compliment your training.

   They specifically break the nutritional needs into 4 phases focused around the time of the workout. Pre,during,immediate after, recover long term after.

   I have discussed some of these things before in some of my nutritional poor times and searching for "the light" - Nutritional Changes and Sources.

   It is interesting to go back and see what I was talking about 2 years ago. Because I'm at that point again right now (not quite as much junk now, but I am a little heavier?)

   Last thought: I hate the idea of "diet". Read the book with an idea of lifestyle and choices and forget the diet mentality.

   Posted 8 months ago #

2. talara
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   I am trying to start back up training, again and I was woundering what kind of foods should i stay away from as a runner?

   Posted 8 months ago #

3. garyd
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   I think the authors of this book would suggest to stay away from anything that is processed... at least as much as possible. That seems a little basic and too simple of response or advice, but I have found that when I can try and do that one thing myself, my eating habits are highly improved.

   My suggestion might be this little bit of addition, many runners suggest "x"* to help you out with your workouts. My thought is that we don't have to live on sports drinks and sports bars. They can be helpful in the right times and places....

   ... but don't use exercise as an excuse to eat poor food choices "because you can."

   One of the best ways that I heard this phrased was by Bob Seebohar when he said to - eat to fuel your exercise, don't eat what you want because you exercise (that is a paraphrase... check out his nutritional periodization ideas for more).

   * x being any of the thousands of food products we are told will make us a faster runner, better athlete, etc.

   Posted 8 months ago #

4. garyd
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   Want to see irony... I just checked out the link to Bob Seebohar that I just used... and it is a link to a sport nutrition product site.

   I guess he isn't on the less processed bandwagon that the Paleo authors suggest. As a complete side-note, Bob Seebohar has his degrees from Colorado State the same place that one of the authors of Paleo Diet for Athlete's teaches. I wonder if they've worked together.....

   Not that this reply helps answer your question at all. Just seems intellectually honest to point this out.

   Posted 8 months ago #

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