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05-24-2012, 03:37 AM
#361
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HC, I've got a question regarding carb loading and or the balance regarding carbs vs. protein.
I've trained myself to keep the carb limit low regarding my general diet, but since I've been going on longer runs, I've noticed my sweat has an ammonia odor to it.
I googled it and found it's due to my body burning protein for energy once the carb energy has been depleted. Do you have any advice on this?
I've trained myself to keep the carb limit low regarding my general diet, but since I've been going on longer runs, I've noticed my sweat has an ammonia odor to it.
I googled it and found it's due to my body burning protein for energy once the carb energy has been depleted. Do you have any advice on this?
05-24-2012, 12:05 PM
#362
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Feels good to get moving again doesn't it. Keep us posted on your progress.
05-24-2012, 01:12 PM
#363
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Location: Turlock, Ca
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HC, I've got a question regarding carb loading and or the balance regarding carbs vs. protein.
I've trained myself to keep the carb limit low regarding my general diet, but since I've been going on longer runs, I've noticed my sweat has an ammonia odor to it.
I googled it and found it's due to my body burning protein for energy once the carb energy has been depleted. Do you have any advice on this?
I've trained myself to keep the carb limit low regarding my general diet, but since I've been going on longer runs, I've noticed my sweat has an ammonia odor to it.
I googled it and found it's due to my body burning protein for energy once the carb energy has been depleted. Do you have any advice on this?
You can only improve your fat burning capacity only so far. You'll never be able to burn fat at the same rate as burning glycogen. The reason runners slow down when they "hit the wall" is because fat burning can only be done with oxygen(no anaerobic running) and it's at a much slower rate.
While restricting carbs to improve fat burning can help extend glycogen stores for a marathon, it will hinder training for and racing 5K/10Ks.
05-29-2012, 03:26 AM
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06-02-2012, 03:23 AM
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I really need the aerobic workout to lose the weight. I am an avid CrossFitter (high intensity weights workouts), which really builds strength and muscle tone, but it's the running or biking that really allows me to shed the pounds.
Have you set up any goals yet?
06-09-2012, 09:17 AM
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Last race of the season
Holcomb Valley 15miler.
2 years ago I was on track to kill a PR, but ended up with the most severe leg cramps I have ever had. This year I am armed with every anti-cramp system I know of.
I'll let you know how it goes
2 years ago I was on track to kill a PR, but ended up with the most severe leg cramps I have ever had. This year I am armed with every anti-cramp system I know of.
I'll let you know how it goes
06-11-2012, 02:48 AM
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Last and best race of the season.
Best race of the year!!!
Ran (kinda shuffled the really long ones) up all the hills and flew down the downhills. No, none, nadda cramp, which is a first all season, and felt super at the finish line. My legs aren't even that sore today.
Whoo hoo - a great way to end the running season.
