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Lost Dog · 04-11-2007, 07:26 PM

I'm not a runner, per se. I am "training" for my own 10k. (I'm very slow)

I have no problem running (or biking or working out for two hours) on the diet.

The diet's not all that low in carbs, so have some fruit and a protein shake before the run. 10k isn't that far.

You might find that you do better taking in some simple carbs before a run when you are trying to be fast. Test it out.

If you decide on a workout drink, make sure to do your actual run using the same method. Don't NOT have a workout drink for practice, then add one for the race because it's so important to do well. Recipe for disaster.

I'd also post a question in the running forum. I know there are a few there who are or have been low carb runners.

04-11-2007, 07:26 PM	#159 (permalink)
Lost Dog You mean three DOG moon! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The South Bay! Posts: 19,243	I'm not a runner, per se. I am "training" for my own 10k. (I'm very slow) I have no problem running (or biking or working out for two hours) on the diet. The diet's not all that low in carbs, so have some fruit and a protein shake before the run. 10k isn't that far. You might find that you do better taking in some simple carbs before a run when you are trying to be fast. Test it out. If you decide on a workout drink, make sure to do your actual run using the same method. Don't NOT have a workout drink for practice, then add one for the race because it's so important to do well. Recipe for disaster. I'd also post a question in the running forum. I know there are a few there who are or have been low carb runners. __________________ - - Lost Dog's Blog workout log & fitday "The wolves spoke to me in a language all their own; it was like German, Mongol, and Bitchin' all mixed together."