Running a 10k this weekend

[Amy-Rebekah]

Hi,

I'm due to be running my first 10k this weekend I know I've got to carb load the night before is there foods I should avoid (it's worth noting I take metformin for pcos (I'm so at risk of diabetes that they are doing it even though I've currently got no risk factors) ) and also breakfast on the day... I don't want to be sick whilst running! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Amy

 

[faroukfarouk]

Hi; good to see you; God bless His Word to you.

Talk to a dietician or doctor; their advice can be of help.

It's spiritually healthy to read God's Word and pray day by day.

 

[Amy-Rebekah]

Hi; good to see you; God bless His Word to you.

Talk to a dietician or doctor; their advice can be of help.

It's spiritually healthy to read God's Word and pray day by day.

My gp said "good luck" honestly she's a cross fitter so her advice is protein protein protein.

 

[faroukfarouk]

My gp said "good luck" honestly she's a cross fitter so her advice is protein protein protein.

Protein is good!

Hope it goes well for you.

 

[*LILAC]

Good luck and have fun on your run! The only advice I can think of is to stay hydrated and thank God that you have the health to be able to run this. I think it's awesome!

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Hi,

I'm due to be running my first 10k this weekend I know I've got to carb load the night before is there foods I should avoid (it's worth noting I take metformin for pcos (I'm so at risk of diabetes that they are doing it even though I've currently got no risk factors) ) and also breakfast on the day... I don't want to be sick whilst running! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Amy

Well, start 2 months ago, , take a tablespoonful of apple cider vinegar diluted in water tea coffee or juice, with a tablespoonful of honey (usually great for anyone including if they have insulin/blood sugar troubles/ imbalances) ,
every morning and evening. This increases stamina and endurance every day , all the time, and optimizes (to some extent, as possible considering everything else) the body's metabolism naturally, beneficially.
KEEP TESTING - keep searching, keep investigating, keep learning, especially as any drug affects our bodies adversely.

 

[bhsmte]

Hi,

I'm due to be running my first 10k this weekend I know I've got to carb load the night before is there foods I should avoid (it's worth noting I take metformin for pcos (I'm so at risk of diabetes that they are doing it even though I've currently got no risk factors) ) and also breakfast on the day... I don't want to be sick whilst running! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Amy

Don't eat anything within 3 hours of the race and eat lightly. In regards to carbo loading, day before is ok, but 2 days before, is better.

 

[Amy-Rebekah]

Argh, it's tomorrow, I'm just about surviving the carbs... feeling bloated and icky but will be glad to be over with it. My mamma is staying over tonight and then watching me run/ walk / hobble it

 

[bhsmte]

Argh, it's tomorrow, I'm just about surviving the carbs... feeling bloated and icky but will be glad to be over with it. My mamma is staying over tonight and then watching me run/ walk / hobble it

That is why it is best to carbo load 2 days before, to get over the bloating. One other point, carbo loading is of little benefit, if you have not gone through a period of very low carbs, to deplete glycogen stores in the muscles.

About 7 days before the race, go 3-4 days with very low carb intake, while running each day. This will deplete glycogen stores and then 3-4 days before the race, reduce miles and load back up on carbs. This will cause the body to store more glycogen than it normally would.

 

[Amy-Rebekah]

I finished the race in 1hr 23 mins and 24 secs, I was on track to do it in 1hr 10-15 but lost time due to an injury in the last 2 km.

 

[bhsmte]

I finished the race in 1hr 23 mins and 24 secs, I was on track to do it in 1hr 10-15 but lost time due to an injury in the last 2 km.

Good for you!