Diet Update

My high-carb diet experiment was a total flop. I have never felt so tired and cranky in my life. I ended up cheating and adding a little more protein to the mix, which helped my mood. However, I suspect that this type of carb/protein balance is more appropriate for those who have already built up to marathon mileage. Despite adding extra protein, my muscles were more sore, and minor injuries seemed to take longer to heal. Frustratingly, my running pace slowed considerably. My theory is that your body needs protein to make those repairs while you're building mileage. As of this week, I'm back to my usual diet, which is more like 45/35/20. I already feel more energetic and less sore, and my pace has picked up back to where it was. Happy to feel like myself again.