Chicagoan Patrick Nardi couldn’t figure out a good place to put his race number on his bike. So he invented one.
I talked to a former highly competitive runner the other day, who lamented the fact that he wasn’t fast anymore. He’s in his 50s.
So you want to experiment, but don’t know where to start.
Unfortunately, glycemic indexes are not all intuition. Often foods you think
might have a low GI end up being high. Here are some examples of what to eat
and when.
Low and Slow—Eat within one hour of your workout:
• Apple • Spaghetti
• Lentils • Low-fat milk
• Yogurt with fruit
The Midline—Intake during exercise to keep a constant flow of energy. A sports drink might be a better choice for someone who might be sensitive to solid foods during exercise. Other foods include:
• Carrots • Figs
• Oatmeal • Granola bar
• Juice
Sky High—Consume post-exercise to quickly replenish lost stores of glycogen:
• Bagel • Baked potato
• Waffles • Rice cakes
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