Tip of the day

Glycogen... the fuel a runner's body needs for the extended exercise we often do. Foods high in carbs are good sources to fill your body with glycogen. Here are some good high carb foods for you to try:

Starches: bread, pasta, rice, cereal, bagel, oatmeal, pancake, English muffin, tortilla, couscous, low-fat muffin, gnocchi, polenta and quinoa
Starchy vegetables: potatoes, peas, pumpkin, squash, beans and lentils
Fruit: bananas, apples, peaches, pears, pineapple, oranges, cherries, mango, kiwi, any form of dried fruit, canned fruit
Dairy: flavored low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt
Snacks: pretzels, animal crackers, Fig Newtons, low-fat granola bar, low-fat crackers, baked chips, and graham crackers
Beverages: flavored low-fat milk, juice, sports drink, Boost or Ensure, low-fat smoothie
Sports Bars/Energy Bars: PowerBar Performance Bar, Clif Bar, Honey Stinger Bar
Extras: honey, fruit preserves or jam and maple syrup.

 ~ from Running Times Mag. http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=23853