Running question....

Question

This summer I have been running every day. I switch off with hard and easy days. On the easy days I usually do weights too. After a workout with weights I eat a protein bar. I was wondering if eating a protein bar after a hard run would have any effect.

Answer 1

Protein is always good after a hard workout, since it is used to repair the cell damage you did during training.

Answer 2

You should always have a post workout meal with protein and carbohydrates. After I lift weight and then run I always have a protein shake with a banana in it. make sure you do cardio after lifting weights

Answer 3

After a hard run it is good to eat protein and carbs in a ratio of 1:4.  The protein helps repair your muscles just like after weight lifting.  Supposedly eating protein within 30 minutes of running can decrease muscle soreness.  

Answer 4

Protein is good after and before workouts. It repairs muscle. Also eat carbs before your run, helps to store energy.