[CKD] Hello, I"m a new runner...for charity

[girlygirl]

Hi,

I live in Los Angeles and just started training for the Mayors Midnight Run in Anchorage Alaska in June. I've been swimming regularly since highschool, but have never been a runner. I've followed the zone for the past 3 years and maintained my wieght. I'm now taking it to the next level.

Any advice? I've been following the metabolic diet and this will be my first carb load weekend. My headaches went away and I've had lots of energy with the high fat/high protein so far.

Thanks,

Girly girl

[Trainerdan]

For the first part of your carb-load, use simple sugars ... things that your body will breakdown rapidly and use to refill your glycogen stores.

On the second day, switch to more complex carbs (grains, sweet potatoes, low glycemic fruits). Eat these from the beginning of the second day of the carb-load up until mid-afternoon.

At suppertime, switch back to simple carbs (mashed/baked potato, white bread, pasta) ... and then the only thing you will consume between supper and bedtime (if you get hungry) is a protein shake (low fat, moderate carbs, moderate protein).

the next day when you wake up, back to low-carb again.

[Trainerdan]

And remeber that on carb-load days, protein is still to be included, just in moderate amounts.

Basically, on the carb-up you switch to eating a low-fat, high carb, moderate protein diet.

This will maximize glycogen storage and give you the best results on your Metabolic diet (another form of CKD).