a few questions about this total exhaustion and how to get over it.
I graduated today and todays run wasnt too bad but I think it was adrenalin.
The last 3 runs and bike ride yesterday I have got towards this point but managed to keep going as I am very stubborn.
I am nearly 60 and a type 2 diabetic controlled by diet because I am following a healthy diet plan my sugars are well controlled even a little low sde. After excercise they can be under 4 at which point I feel a little unwell but very irritable. Hence the bike ride yesterday was not pleasant in parts for my OH.
I have read that you need protien after running and somewhere else says carbs.
Any ideas on how I can control this to take this running on further at least to get to the 5k in a decent time.
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glendam52
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I find if I eat a snack such as a banana immediately after I've run I feel ok. If I eat nothing I feel like I've been hit by a train for pretty much the rest of the day!
If I'm out of bananas I eat a slice of bread with jam or peanut butter.
If you are going a little low during exercise that would suggest that you might want to eat before exercising - why don't you try eating a banana just before you start exercising. My husband has type two diabetes and, like you, is can go a little low so I understand about the irritation thing! May be some watered fruit juice might be a good thing for when you are running just to try to keep your blood sugar from dipping.
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and todays run wasnt too bad but I think it was adrenalin. 
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