jjfoste2 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I am a relatively serious runner. I've been running my whole life including half-marathons and a marathon. Since beginning this program I have felt lethargic, which I expected based on this forum. However, today I ran 4 miles on the treadmill and my quads are on fire! Is there something I need to add from a nutritional standpoint. I had a baked sweet potato yesterday and ground turkey and eggs this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted August 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, jjfoste2 said: I am a relatively serious runner. I've been running my whole life including half-marathons and a marathon. Since beginning this program I have felt lethargic, which I expected based on this forum. However, today I ran 4 miles on the treadmill and my quads are on fire! Is there something I need to add from a nutritional standpoint. I had a baked sweet potato yesterday and ground turkey and eggs this morning. What day are you on? make sure you're using lean protein and starchy carb within 30-40 min of your workout to help aid in recovery. Drink lots of water (1/2oz per pound of body weight) and salt your food. If you're still not fat adapted, then this is not that surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfoste2 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Day 10. Quite a bit of protein. Maybe I need more starchy carbs. I drink tons of water. Maybe it was just an off day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted August 23, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2017 Just now, jjfoste2 said: Day 10. Quite a bit of protein. Maybe I need more starchy carbs. I drink tons of water. Maybe it was just an off day. You're likely not fat adapted at this point so give it a few more days and I bet that you come back here and you're sailing through your runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farrellcat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It took me until day 18 to feel better. I had the same issues. Burning, heavy, dead legs that won't move....It will get better I promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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