| Subject: | Eating for Riding vs. running |
| Date: | 01/26/2005 04:53 AM |
| From: | .David.Auker. |
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I find I can run with quite an empty stomach, whereas riding is another issue. What is it about riding that seems to require more "on-board fuel" (food)? I can think of the usual duration of both, where the riding occupies a longer time span (but what about marathoners?), and also there's much less impact/pounding on the body in cycling, so food might sit more comfortably. I know from experience how the dreaded bonk can happen in cycling...maybe it also happens in running, but my own runs are short enough where it's not a concern? Seems to me, though, that a hungry feeling at the beginning of a ride only gets worse, whereas in running it's not the same...(again, the jarring issue might be responsible, as a runners stomach may be much less "in the mood" for food?). Any of you guys have thoughts on this? Thanks, David |
