To carb or not to carb....

So, W6R2 done and dusted and bouying myself up for R3 on Saturday but can anyone advise on a good diet for running? Should it be protein based or would carbs be better?? Which would help with energy levels?

Ta in advance for any tips

[sheps Graduate]

I'm pretty sure that, at this level, 30 minutes or so, a good diet for running is just a good diet. A balance of good real food with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables will sustain you well. Time enough when you are heading for marathons to start tweaking your diet.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Just a really healthy eating regime... and excellent hydration too...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Cut out processed food, reduce sugar to absolute minimum, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and have a wide range of items in your diet, drink plenty of water.

All that said, you don't need a special diet to do C25K and you certainly should not eat any extra just because you are exercising.

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Thank you all. That sounds good as I always eat fresh, not processed and try not to indulge too much in naughty treats but do admit to several glasses of wine a week.

I try to keep carbs down and am glad to hear that it shouldn't impact on my running