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Hi i do alot of road work(jogging).I've been doing it for most of me life(27yrs)and i was wondering how long should i wait for me digestion to take of my food before i go running for a 4-6miler?I usually wait till 3hours after i've eaten a medium meal but im not too sure if thats long enough.Mind you i have been out running only about two hours before!Does anyone know how long it take to digest a medium meal e.g 3-4Scrambell Eggs.Thanks!;)
If you walk around a bit right after you eat, your food digests a bit quicker.
What time of day do you run?
3-4 scramble eggs is all protein+fat and NO carbs!! I was always lead to believe that heavy on carbs and light on the protein about 1-2 hours before heavy cardio activity was the best.
Me self, I always run early-mid mornings and have some whole grain bread, a banana, and some caffeine pills before hand. Then after I would have a protein shake, follow up an hour or so later with a balanced solid meal lunch.
I think complex carbs and a bit of "healthy" sugar (via fruits) is a good bet before cardio. Much quicker to digest than a heavy protein meal and provides more accessible energy in the short term.
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Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer
do this.
(not sure bout the caffeine pills tho)
I usually run before I eat, that way I'm drawing from the bodies stored fat and burning it up.
I would assume three hours afterward is plenty though.
I found that helpful as well,by jogging on a empty stomach!!I've done that before when i was on a crash diet(about 18months ago)but im now on a mission to build up a bit of muscle"like me good old days!":).Im having more "DIG" in me punches i feel by going back to me Dumbells!But im trying to to keep the puppy fat off me hips.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I agree that a 3hours rest break after a medium lunch is fine by going by the way i feel when i do go and do a 4-6 road-work session!Thanks mate!
Has anyone got any scientific evidence on the digestive break down of food?i would totally appreciate the feedback on the matter!;)
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Originally Posted by Cortez The Killer
Great advice mate!I go jogging between 6-8pm after work in mid week,and maybe 4-5pm during the weekend.I go jogging at about 4times a week.Some day i'll stay in 3rd grear,and once or twice i'll push it a bit hard by running up a big flight of concreat steps(atout 60steps in total) 2 or 3 times in the middle of me jog!!!!!!Good old school work out!Thanks again.I'll try that sometime soon!;)
My mate doing medicine at uni just told me 2-3 hours should be plenty for a medium to large meal, so I guess your right :)
I'm hoping that two long runs a week, two sprint sessions and my boxing will help me to get back ripped in under two months; the liklihood?
I reckon you could get to optimal in that time period seeing as your probably in pretty reasonable shape right now.
I'm actually in very good shape, I'm very slim, but still with a bit of body fat and I'm really fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty
I can do Five miles in jig time and I feel that I'm sparring well.
You go for it mate!Thats my intentions too.Im 3/4 from my best now so i'll just keep mixing it up and keep sweating and grafting as much as healthly as possible........DONT FORGET THOSE STRETCHES BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT....THERE KEY!!!!!!:cool:;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Thanks for the encouragement Yvonne, I'm nervous about this one, so I'm investing a lot of work in the build up.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneYou go for it mate!Thats my intentions too.Im 3/4 from my best now so i'll just keep mixing it up and keep sweating and grafting as much as healthly as possible........DONT FORGET THOSE STRETCHES BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT....THERE KEY!!!!!!:cool:;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Have you checked your BMI??I have'nt yet.I do know that i have more excess fat on me hips,but i'll soon get rid of that by getting back to me speed rope sessions!:sheep:Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI'm actually in very good shape, I'm very slim, but still with a bit of body fat and I'm really fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty
I can do Five miles in jig time and I feel that I'm sparring well.
I haven't checked that no, I suppose I really should!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneHave you checked your BMI??I have'nt yet.I do know that i have more excess fat on me hips,but i'll soon get rid of that by getting back to me speed rope sessions!:sheep:Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI'm actually in very good shape, I'm very slim, but still with a bit of body fat and I'm really fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty
I can do Five miles in jig time and I feel that I'm sparring well.
It'll be worth it mate!!Im going to check my maybe in 6weeks time after i've shifted my obvious extra pounds(Lbs)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI haven't checked that no, I suppose I really should!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneHave you checked your BMI??I have'nt yet.I do know that i have more excess fat on me hips,but i'll soon get rid of that by getting back to me speed rope sessions!:sheep:Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I think I'll do mine in the next couple of days, for a little motivational kick.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneIt'll be worth it mate!!Im going to check my maybe in 6weeks time after i've shifted my obvious extra pounds(Lbs)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI haven't checked that no, I suppose I really should!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
I'm retaining some fat on my ass and thighs for some godforsaken reason and I want to get rid of it and replace it with some muscle up top, quick!!
Sounds like you need to do a little more:sheep::army:"ATTENTION!"double time,HA!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI think I'll do mine in the next couple of days, for a little motivational kick.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneIt'll be worth it mate!!Im going to check my maybe in 6weeks time after i've shifted my obvious extra pounds(Lbs)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
I'm retaining some fat on my ass and thighs for some godforsaken reason and I want to get rid of it and replace it with some muscle up top, quick!!
I surely do, I ate a little too well while we were waiting for baby to arrive!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneSounds like you need to do a little more:sheep::army:"ATTENTION!"double time,HA!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI think I'll do mine in the next couple of days, for a little motivational kick.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
I'm retaining some fat on my ass and thighs for some godforsaken reason and I want to get rid of it and replace it with some muscle up top, quick!!
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Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI surely do, I ate a little too well while we were waiting for baby to arrive!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneSounds like you need to do a little more:sheep::army:"ATTENTION!"double time,HA!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
""CONGRATULATIONS!"" ON NEWBORN BABY MY MATE!!;)
Ah thanks a lot Yvonne, still adjusting :)Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI surely do, I ate a little too well while we were waiting for baby to arrive!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
""CONGRATULATIONS!"" ON NEWBORN BABY MY MATE!!;)
My weight was down to 70 last night. A bit too light I think.
God 70kg...u lucky thing!!Im at 14stone(86-90kgs)at the moment.Im 6ft 1" in height though!I still need to lose a good stone at least and get back down to 13stone as i was at the new year.I'll have to start pushing meself harder.There were the days when i was 11 and a half stone,mind you i was 21yr old back then.Im 27 now.I'll get there!The summer will help me shed some puppy fat off me!HaQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyAh thanks a lot Yvonne, still adjusting :)Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
""CONGRATULATIONS!"" ON NEWBORN BABY MY MATE!!;)
My weight was down to 70 last night. A bit too light I think.
WHAT HEIGHT ARE YOU MATE?
I'm the same 6' 1" on the mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneGod 70kg...u lucky thing!!Im at 14stone(86-90kgs)at the moment.Im 6ft 1" in height though!I still need to lose a good stone at least and get back down to 13stone as i was at the new year.I'll have to start pushing meself harder.There were the days when i was 11 and a half stone,mind you i was 21yr old back then.Im 27 now.I'll get there!The summer will help me shed some puppy fat off me!HaQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyAh thanks a lot Yvonne, still adjusting :)Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
My weight was down to 70 last night. A bit too light I think.
WHAT HEIGHT ARE YOU MATE?
So as you can imagine I'm looking pretty skinny at 70!
The summer will help you I'd say, I always find that the humidity helps me to sweat buckets and burn fat.
I'm not sure how it will help me gain more muscle though!
Do you box Yvonne?
Alright they mate.I used to box as a local ABC Amateur from the age of 9or10 back in the day.I boxed for a few years until the local gym(ABC Boyswelfare Gym)in the North-east of the U.K closed down.It open again now and it has been for a few years now.I've always trained in me garage by having sessions on the heavy bag and speed-ball and skips as well as execise bike and me rowing machine too.I've been asked to go back to me old gym a few time by one of the gym trainers(He's sound as a pound like).The gym has and still is producing really top quality boxers,three of which have just turned pro(Mark and Craig Denton"The Bruise Brothers!",and Chris Burnton("Hightower")Matchroom are signing a contract with them so their fights will be shown on Sky Sports1 more often than usual.;D.Im thinking of taking up maybe White Collar Boxing when it comes around.I'll have to get fit first though.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI'm the same 6' 1" on the mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneGod 70kg...u lucky thing!!Im at 14stone(86-90kgs)at the moment.Im 6ft 1" in height though!I still need to lose a good stone at least and get back down to 13stone as i was at the new year.I'll have to start pushing meself harder.There were the days when i was 11 and a half stone,mind you i was 21yr old back then.Im 27 now.I'll get there!The summer will help me shed some puppy fat off me!HaQuote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
WHAT HEIGHT ARE YOU MATE?
So as you can imagine I'm looking pretty skinny at 70!
The summer will help you I'd say, I always find that the humidity helps me to sweat buckets and burn fat.
I'm not sure how it will help me gain more muscle though!
Do you box Yvonne?
Your 6'1" too!!Good hight....i just wish i could get down to me good old 12 and a half to 13 stone again.Its going to take blood sweat and tears.....again...oh well it'll be worth it.I've been down that same road again!!:rolleyes:;)
Cool!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneAlright they mate.I used to box as a local ABC Amateur from the age of 9or10 back in the day.I boxed for a few years until the local gym(ABC Boyswelfare Gym)in the North-east of the U.K closed down.It open again now and it has been for a few years now.I've always trained in me garage by having sessions on the heavy bag and speed-ball and skips as well as execise bike and me rowing machine too.I've been asked to go back to me old gym a few time by one of the gym trainers(He's sound as a pound like).The gym has and still is producing really top quality boxers,three of which have just turned pro(Mark and Craig Denton"The Bruise Brothers!",and Chris Burnton("Hightower")Matchroom are signing a contract with them so their fights will be shown on Sky Sports1 more often than usual.;D.Im thinking of taking up maybe White Collar Boxing when it comes around.I'll have to get fit first though.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyI'm the same 6' 1" on the mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
So as you can imagine I'm looking pretty skinny at 70!
The summer will help you I'd say, I always find that the humidity helps me to sweat buckets and burn fat.
I'm not sure how it will help me gain more muscle though!
Do you box Yvonne?
Your 6'1" too!!Good hight....i just wish i could get down to me good old 12 and a half to 13 stone again.Its going to take blood sweat and tears.....again...oh well it'll be worth it.I've been down that same road again!!:rolleyes:;)
I'll keep an eye out for the name!
My fight is against a bloke from London or Manchester I believe.
It's always tough to get back into it, but at the end of the day, if you want it, you know you'll be really happy when you attain it!
I train with Olympic BC in Galway Ireland and I also train with Ken Horan's gym.
Nice one mate!!I'll let you know when their fighting on Sky Sports.Their most likely to be shown on the FRIDAY FIGHTNIGHT SHOWS!Their'll be fighting soon!Really good lads and really good propects in british boxing too.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyCool!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneAlright they mate.I used to box as a local ABC Amateur from the age of 9or10 back in the day.I boxed for a few years until the local gym(ABC Boyswelfare Gym)in the North-east of the U.K closed down.It open again now and it has been for a few years now.I've always trained in me garage by having sessions on the heavy bag and speed-ball and skips as well as execise bike and me rowing machine too.I've been asked to go back to me old gym a few time by one of the gym trainers(He's sound as a pound like).The gym has and still is producing really top quality boxers,three of which have just turned pro(Mark and Craig Denton"The Bruise Brothers!",and Chris Burnton("Hightower")Matchroom are signing a contract with them so their fights will be shown on Sky Sports1 more often than usual.;D.Im thinking of taking up maybe White Collar Boxing when it comes around.I'll have to get fit first though.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Your 6'1" too!!Good hight....i just wish i could get down to me good old 12 and a half to 13 stone again.Its going to take blood sweat and tears.....again...oh well it'll be worth it.I've been down that same road again!!:rolleyes:;)
I'll keep an eye out for the name!
My fight is against a bloke from London or Manchester I believe.
It's always tough to get back into it, but at the end of the day, if you want it, you know you'll be really happy when you attain it!
I train with Olympic BC in Galway Ireland and I also train with Ken Horan's gym.
True i know i'll feel great when i get in tip-top shape...i've been there before.This time im keeping on top of thing when i do get in great shape.I fact im going jogging again tonight to make sur.I do loads of runs.I've always have for donkey of years now.You should see the flight of steps that i run up half way through me run.......theres about 70steps in total and each step is a foot (12")in depth,so you have to really throw your legs up high on each step....."IT'S A F$%^ING KILLER!!!ha!I go up them three times too!
That sounds tough!"!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneNice one mate!!I'll let you know when their fighting on Sky Sports.Their most likely to be shown on the FRIDAY FIGHTNIGHT SHOWS!Their'll be fighting soon!Really good lads and really good propects in british boxing too.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyCool!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
I'll keep an eye out for the name!
My fight is against a bloke from London or Manchester I believe.
It's always tough to get back into it, but at the end of the day, if you want it, you know you'll be really happy when you attain it!
I train with Olympic BC in Galway Ireland and I also train with Ken Horan's gym.
True i know i'll feel great when i get in tip-top shape...i've been there before.This time im keeping on top of thing when i do get in great shape.I fact im going jogging again tonight to make sur.I do loads of runs.I've always have for donkey of years now.You should see the flight of steps that i run up half way through me run.......theres about 70steps in total and each step is a foot (12")in depth,so you have to really throw your legs up high on each step....."IT'S A F$%^ING KILLER!!!ha!I go up them three times too!
Man thats a brilliant excercise.
Well mate, I must head off, just about to go training!
How did yer training session go earlier mate?I was paggered during my.I ended up wearimg a T-Shirt a vest over the top of it and lastly a hudded top and a dut.....Pretty damn warm wearing all of that i can asure you!!I was sweating me nads off big style.I counted them KILLER STEPS and there 121 in total just in one flight.I went up twice earlier today(242 step in total)and i was frigged!Mind you i only counted them on the way down instead of counting on me way up,cos i think i would of given up if i did.ha.Good work-out mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyThat sounds tough!"!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneNice one mate!!I'll let you know when their fighting on Sky Sports.Their most likely to be shown on the FRIDAY FIGHTNIGHT SHOWS!Their'll be fighting soon!Really good lads and really good propects in british boxing too.Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
True i know i'll feel great when i get in tip-top shape...i've been there before.This time im keeping on top of thing when i do get in great shape.I fact im going jogging again tonight to make sur.I do loads of runs.I've always have for donkey of years now.You should see the flight of steps that i run up half way through me run.......theres about 70steps in total and each step is a foot (12")in depth,so you have to really throw your legs up high on each step....."IT'S A F$%^ING KILLER!!!ha!I go up them three times too!
Man thats a brilliant excercise.
Well mate, I must head off, just about to go training!
Was a nice workout.Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneHow did yer training session go earlier mate?I was paggered during my.I ended up wearimg a T-Shirt a vest over the top of it and lastly a hudded top and a dut.....Pretty damn warm wearing all of that i can asure you!!I was sweating me nads off big style.I counted them KILLER STEPS and there 121 in total just in one flight.I went up twice earlier today(242 step in total)and i was frigged!Mind you i only counted them on the way down instead of counting on me way up,cos i think i would of given up if i did.ha.Good work-out mate!Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyThat sounds tough!"!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonne
Man thats a brilliant excercise.
Well mate, I must head off, just about to go training!
Not as intense as yours sounds, I did it cotto style, nice and seemingly slow, building the pace in spots.
I'll post it inn the training logs now!
Alright they Donny!I've had a look at your training session list you did yesterday!Good to know that your gently stretching all those tendon and joint before your workout.There are KEY for any form of exercise and it'll do you wonders now and mostly in the future too when your get older as long as you keep having them lubricated with your usual intake of Glucosamine,and fish oil(Salom is best!!)as i already know you do!!
Keep it up!
I've always taken fish oils, ever since I did my Leaving Cert really, but the word Glucosamine keeps popping up at various boxing training sessions, I must investigate further!
I'm aiming for a tougher session tonight.
It was cool yesterday, so I failed to really ignite, but I'm eating a special lunch so i should have plenty energy this evening.
Glucosamine is a really beneficial supplement to take daily mate.Please invest in it!!!I take two 500mg tables a day.It's scienticially proven to help cushion your joints.Take it regularly now mate and your body will thank you BIG TIME as you get older.Because as with old age your body will lose its natural defence especially in your joints and tendons(The loss of the Cartilage)and Glucosamine will help encourage to build and support your exsisting carilage!!!Im a thoughtful friend arn't i,ha.True though mate Get stocking up on the stuff and take it daily.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
You know what, that could be brilliant for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneGlucosamine is a really beneficial supplement to take daily mate.Please invest in it!!!I take two 500mg tables a day.It's scienticially proven to help cushion your joints.Take it regularly now mate and your body will thank you BIG TIME as you get older.Because as with old age your body will lose its natural defence especially in your joints and tendons(The loss of the Cartilage)and Glucosamine will help encourage to build and support your exsisting carilage!!!Im a thoughtful friend arn't i,ha.True though mate Get stocking up on the stuff and take it daily.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Does it have any effects other than improve cartilage?
Funny enough i was going to mention that in me last recent Thread!No mate there's no side effects(Other than help your joints) whatsoever!!!!!!!You can buy it from more or less anywhere now(Due to it being really good)the like of Asda,Tesco or any other supermarket or shop!You cant go wrong mate!!Go for it!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonnyYou know what, that could be brilliant for me!Quote:
Originally Posted by yvonneGlucosamine is a really beneficial supplement to take daily mate.Please invest in it!!!I take two 500mg tables a day.It's scienticially proven to help cushion your joints.Take it regularly now mate and your body will thank you BIG TIME as you get older.Because as with old age your body will lose its natural defence especially in your joints and tendons(The loss of the Cartilage)and Glucosamine will help encourage to build and support your exsisting carilage!!!Im a thoughtful friend arn't i,ha.True though mate Get stocking up on the stuff and take it daily.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by hitmandonny
Does it have any effects other than improve cartilage?
Before you arrived at the forum Yvonee I dislocated my right shoulder a number of times.
More than likely I did some damage to the joints, so this would be a really greaty idea for me I think!
I've also heard of MSM Triple Flex...