Running routine, nutrition, soreness and stamina building?
I have been running 2 days a week when I have my bodybuilding class in college. Yesterday I ran an 8 minute mile, which I believe to be my personal best. As one could expect, I am experiencing some muscle pain and discomfort, it is not severe but I would like to know how I could recover quickly from it as far as nutrition etc. Is protein very important as far as treating muscle soreness, and if so then how much?
I would also like to build up to a faster mile and longer distances, as I plan on joining the Marine Corps as an officer. What is a good routine as far as that is concerned and what is important in terms of pre and post-workout nutrition? Also, does anyone know what level of fitness is required throughout officer-training, before, during and after (Please be specific)?
Partial answers are greatly appreciated, but best answer overall gets rated as being so; and please do not give me the first results from google on “muscle soreness,” I know how to do that too.
I run now 30-36 miles per week and am training for a half-marathon. I just did my biggest run on Friday, which was an 11 miler and I too have an 8:min pace, precisely 8:33 but anyway, I believe you’re best to eat carbs, you want that rice, pastas, yogurts, and good protein white meat. But I also believe in a balance of Red Meat for red blood cells to be kept healthy. You want leafy greens, and orange vegetables.
To recover best, you’re wanting to get good night sleeps, gently warm ups and gentle stretches for cooldown and hydration is key to keeping your muscles at their best.
With you doing body building, I’d be making sure if you’re doing a big run, to not do any workouts with your lower body. You can’t have it both ways. If you’re wanting an intense weight lifting session, I’d do an easy jog and the days you want a good, hard run, concentrate on ur upper body for weight lifting.
Balance is the key. You do to much, you’re going to strain your muscles no matter what you’re putting into your body as far as nutrition goes.
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