Kpanda’s running highs and lows

[Eric]

@kpanda01

Worked great during the run (steady in the 90s!) but I’m paying for it now. Should have bolused for some of those carbs when I got home.

Particularly for long runs, when you finish you should always follow with insulin, carbs, and protein. Plus fluids to re-hydrate.

What should I consume after exercise?

What should I consume after exercise? . For post-workout recovery, you need 3 things - fluids, carbs, and protein: Fluids to replace what you lost. Carbs to resupply the fuel tank your muscles used during your workout (muscle glycogen). Protein to help your muscles recover, rebuild, and to fuel the muscle growth. Carbs Carbs are used for energy and they also give your muscles their storage of carbohydrates, called muscle glycogen. Muscle glycogen is one of the body’s fuel tanks. It is the…