How to Run While on the South Beach Diet
Numerous studies and athletic examples have proven the positive relationship between running and a diet rich with carbohydrates. When you are running, the body looks for fuel in the glycogen stored in the muscle by carbohydrates. Those who are partaking in Phase One or the "Two Week Restraint" portion of Dr. Agatston's South Beach Diet have been shown to store anywhere from 45 to 75 percent less glycogen. Therefore, they are far more likely to experience muscle cramps and fatigue. It is because of this that runners involved in a low-carb portion of South Beach Diet should learn what physical symptoms to expect when running, and how to deal with and/or plan ahead for these symptoms.
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Be sure to eat everything the diet tells you to for Phase One. Do not skimp on any of the foods or portions as your body will need all the fuel it can get for a long run.
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Pick out your favorite high-electrolyte sports drink. Drink a combination of water and this sports drink to equal at least 16 ounces of liquid within an hour of your run.
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Eat approximately two to three hours before running.
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Monitor your pace and the way your body feels during your run. Be sure to walk and/or stop to stretch if you feel yourself cramping.
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While you are not supposed to eat fruits during Phase One of the South Beach Diet, adding potassium supplements to your daily supplement routine will to help decrease muscle cramping after your run. Be sure to limit your intake to no more than 99 milligrams per day to avoid stomach irritation.
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If you choose to use energy gels when running, be sure to stick to the ones made up primarily of complex carbohydrates. The two most popular low-carb diet gels are Hammer Gel and GU.
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