Ignoramus474 wrote:
:: In article , Donovan Rebbechi
:: wrote:
::: On 2004-09-17, runmum wrote:
:::: David wrote:
::::: Yes... of course it's possible. Why anyone would want to do it is
::::: another question. You need a minimum of 120 grams of carbs per
::::: day just to support normal brain and muscle function... let alone
::::: run a half marathon. But sure... it's possible. Some guy in
::::: London ran a full marathon wearing an old fashioned diving suit
::::: complete with the huge brass bell on his head and lead boots. He
::::: did it... but I don't imagine he or his body enjoyed it. Much
::::: like running on a low carb diet.
:::::
:::: David, you have answered questions about low-carb several times on
:::: the running newsgroup and always you show that you know little
:::: about it.
:::
::: Most runners aren't experts on low carb diets for similar reasons
::: that bodybuilders are not experts on low protein diets. Optimal
::: nutrition for running does not involve consuming low amounts of
::: carbs, and most runners are able to maintain a healthy weight
::: without a restrictive diet, so the low carb fad simply doesn't have
::: a role to play in nutrition for runners.
::
:: Donovan, suppose that you have two runners, runner A and runner B.
::
:: Runner A has an objective to win races and, therefore, builds his
:: life accordingly.
::
:: Runner B has an objective to be healthy, maintain good weight, etc,
:: and runs recreationally, without wanting to win races.
::
:: Would you think that these two persons could have different dieting
:: requirements, and yet both would be running regularly?

Yes, depending on the types of races, especially.