YOUR RUN-DAY MENU
Women's Fitness UK
|May 2025
for a long run or higher-intensity run session*
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Breakfast: carb-based, such as:
• a toasted bagel with peanut butter and banana
• pancakes with Greek yoghurt and berries
• porridge with honey and banana
Post-run: recover immediately with a recovery shake made with cow’s or oat milk, and then a main meal as soon as possible, including:
• a third of a plate of nutrient-dense wholegrain carbohydrate
• a third of a plate of (smartphone-sized) protein
• a third of a plate of vegetables/salad - aim for a variety of colours to maximise antioxidants
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