As you guys know, I have taken on the slightly scary and arduous task of training for my first Marathon. This is only week 3 and the learning curve has been quite steep. I feel like I am learning new things about training, running, and my body everyday. My most recent realization obviously revolving around food.
I very recently made the switch to Iphone (which I LOVE LOVE LOVE by the way! Hello Instagram! I am obsessed!)) and in doing so have been exploring the wonderful world of apps. One of my training goals is to focus on fuel and really nourishing my body. So I figured, there's gotta be an app for that!? Am I right?! So I downloaded My Fitness Pal (which is free by the way), and started recording all my meals and activity during the past few weeks of Marathon Training.
Needless to say I was completely surprised by the results. I fell short of my required calories every day last week. I simply was not eating enough to sustain my new high intensity training plan. Not even close in fact! I was burning so many calories on my weekly runs, and I wasn't making the necessary adjustments to my meal plan to compensate for my new routine.
But now that I am smack dab in the middle of Marathon Training and running more than I ever have, I need to ensure my body gets the fuel it needs. I really want to fuel my body vs. eating empty calories, so it's a good thing the mailman was extra good to me this week! Two of my favourite Canadian companies Chobani Canada and Magnum Nutraceuticals came to rescue and said they were up to the task!
The Chobani Fairy sent me some Cho Power, in the form of their delicious protein packed greek yogurt. The 14 grams of protein/cup will definitely help me refuel after my runs!
And Magnum set me a Training Trifecta. They sent Opus for Pre-Run fuel, Quattro for Post-Run fuel, and Heat to help boost my enegy levels and keep me training hard. The world of supplements is relatively new to me, but I am excited to see how adding Magnum will enhance my regular training routine, so stay tuned!
I think I've got the tools I need to Make It Happen this week, so let's do this!
Love your Favourite Darwinian Fail,
Krysten
I had the same problem when I was training for my first marathon. I was definitely not eating enough. YOu are lucky that you came to this realization early on, that way you can keep tweaking your diet until you figure out what exactly works for you! Th only advice I can give, which you've already figured out, is to eat REAL food. I've trained for races eating garbage in the past thinking it was okay since I would be burning all of the calories but it wasn't a smart move. My body just didn't function the same! You are going to do amazing! Can't wait to follow the rest of your training :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina! Great advice, that is definitely what I am aiming for!
DeleteI love instagram too! It's so much fun and so easy to integrate with other social media!
ReplyDeleteInstagram is awesome! I'm @wishandwhimsy and I'll look you up to follow. Love Chobani, I'm seriously addicted to that 14grams of deliciousness. And way to download My Fitness Pal. I use LoseIt which is a very similar app and have learned so much about the nutrients I'm taking in (or lacking) what my burn total is, etc. It's helped me change my eating habits (for the better). I especially love tracking my protein intake. I'm a numbers woman - when someone else does the work for me. Wishing you the best!
ReplyDeleteFollowing you now! Yay instagram!
DeleteWay to go!! I'm so proud of you for being aware of the fuel you need for those long runs! I just know you're gonna ROCK IT!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with instagram too! I totally found I had the same problem when I was training for marathons - I wasn't eating enough to fuel all the increased activity. But you definitely have the tools (and some yummy ones too!). Good luck with training this week!
ReplyDeleteMFP made me realize I was getting way too many carbs. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI downloaded the couch to 10K iPhone app. still have yet to get on with it. too busy doing Spartan WODs. however, today is my run day. maybe I'll turn it on. ;)
I love chobani with granola as a snack!
ReplyDeleteWay to go building up your protein and nutrition. That is incredibly important with training for such a huge feat!!! I have zero problem with the calories but it's curbing the chips I'm having a hard time with!!!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried any of the supplements yet?
ReplyDeleteI use MyFitnessPal too, but always eat too much. Ha. Whoops! I have recently become a Chobani addict. I have at least one, usually 2 cups a day.
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