05-30-2004, 06:29 AM
Nystul,May 30 2004, 12:53 AM Wrote:My brother (closing in on age 40) runs local 5k, 10k, and triathlon races. He carbo-loads (and has since childhood really... he used to eat his breakfast cereal out of a mixing bowl).Reminded me of a funny thing I read in a Runners World magazine. The man who holds the record for most marathons (I beleive its close to 500) ran in a lifetime has the same pre-race diet. A donut and some coffee. :lol:
Quote:all the health advice in the world wouldn't be enough to keep me away from bread, pasta, and donuts. Mind you, a nice high-protein steak isn't something I'd pass up either!
Behold the glory of moderation. Extremes never worked for me. I'm with you, I'll always sneak in a good ol' greasy snack here and there. :)
-Munk