The Runner's Diet Eating is one of the sublime pleasures of
life, right up there with running. If you run well and eat well,
you're a happy person indeed; but what does "eating well" mean
for runners? Posted Saturday, 23 March, 2002 Remember how your
mom and your second-grade teacher both seemed to latch onto that
sime tired phrase, "You are what you eat"? Back then (and maybe
even now, too), that would have made you a giant Hostess
cupcake. Here at Cool Running, we've made it our mission to make
you into a giant carbohydrate, the single most important fuel
for the runner. Despite the legendary junk food binges of
marathon great Bill Rodgers, a good diet really does make you
perform better; if you follow the basics outlined here, you may
find yourself running faster, longer and more efficiently. Above
all, though, enjoy your food. Notwithstanding all the
recommendations you'll find in this section, remember that
dining is one of the sublime pleasures of life, right up there
with running. Use the information y