post run refuelling

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Sigh Oct 2019 8:00pm, 26 Oct 2019 4,697 posts	0 Sigh Given the opportunity, I go for protein-based food as refuelling after a long run; but it also depends what time it is - I couldn't face eating chicken at 9am on a Sunday! I've tried the Arla high-protein yogurts, they're okay but not practical away from home.
Ness Oct 2019 8:42pm, 26 Oct 2019 10,744 posts	0 Ness Another vote for chocolate milk or something similar (I tend to get For Goodness Shakes from the supermarket if they’re on offer) with a banana.
ageingtractor Oct 2019 8:51pm, 26 Oct 2019 279 posts	0 ageingtractor Depending on the length of run can be anything from a glass of water to peanut butter on crackers and electrolyte drink. I normally have to wait at least half an hour before I can face eating anything substantial after a long run.
Dvorak Oct 2019 9:32pm, 26 Oct 2019 18,147 posts	0 Dvorak When i ran far enough for it to matter - chocolate milk sometimes. Biscuit. Cake. Cheese sandwich. Something lying about. Post-race buffet. If I was away, a cereal bar (Fruesli preferred), flapjack or similar. Beer. No overpriced, hyped, targeted voodoo snakeoil.
Fizz :-) Oct 2019 10:19pm, 26 Oct 2019 3,278 posts	0 Fizz :-) We have nestle milkshake powder, rather than ready made milkshake.
swittle Oct 2019 11:10pm, 26 Oct 2019 57,927 posts	0 swittle TIME protein mix works out at 57p per 400 ml serving. Almost all protein drinks are milk-powder i.e. whey based
Surrey Phil Oct 2019 11:35pm, 26 Oct 2019 3,253 posts	0 Surrey Phil Arriving home following a morning long run, I just have breakfast cereal (usually muesli), toast and a cup of tea. Following a marathon, it's a jam sandwich and chocolate milk with For Goodness Shakes being my preference.
logicscience Oct 2019 12:50am, 27 Oct 2019 22 posts	0 logicscience Best fish supper I ever ate was after a marathon. If I’ve run where I need something more than water and a banana (what I have after park run) then I love fried eggs on brown toast with salt, pepper and a glass of milk. If I run in the morning before work then I’m coming back to breakfast of porridge. After a race is tricky, I’m never more organised than having water so generally hope there’s something in the giddy bag.
logicscience Oct 2019 12:52am, 27 Oct 2019 23 posts	0 logicscience ^goody
DocMoye Oct 2019 7:26am, 27 Oct 2019 30,562 posts	0 DocMoye I'm quite happy to have very little after a run and I don't feel I have issues recovering. But science suggests more protein would be better for me so I really should make an effort.