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RawMarathoner
09-10-2009, 11:47 PM
Hi all. I love this site and look forward to joining in the discussion. I'm coming to raw food with maybe a minority outlook: I love to run marathons and especially trail marathons! So there was this trepidation about not getting enough calories/protein, etc., etc. I'm not afraid of that anymore, after my initial weight loss of about 8 pounds, then subsequent stabilization of weight (from 139 to 131). I'm not 100% yet. I'm not 90% yet, either, but I am definitely 75%! :) I've only in the last 2 months cut out meat.
I have goals to go further. That's why I'm here!

I spend my time out on the trails here in Oregon, a LOT of time in the kitchen with new recipes, and time with my dogs and foster dogs.

Happy to be here!
spicyfull
09-11-2009, 12:11 AM
I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW..........Welcome to MY World.
Dena Marie
09-11-2009, 02:04 AM
I run too! I love trail running. we have quite a few trails in cali to run on plus the weather is always beautiful. I noticed I can actually run better and I can run right after meals too. I think meat is harder to digest because I noticed after a meal with meat (which has been forever!) I thought I would puke after running only a 1/4 mile.
RawMarathoner
09-12-2009, 12:28 AM
Nothing like losing 5 pounds right off the bat!
revdrcyn
09-12-2009, 12:37 AM
Hi RawMarathoner and welcome!

I am training for a triathlon and have been 100% raw for 33 days.

Already my endurance has increased and my recovery time has decreased.

If you are not familiar with Brendan Brazier, check out his books. he is a vegan professional athlete with excellent guidance around exercise-specific nutrition. Most of his recipes have raw options, e.g., energy drinks and gel, recovery puddings, etc.

Here's a link:
http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html

It is great to have you with us!
Veganforlife
09-12-2009, 06:48 AM
Welcome! You might want to get Alissa's book and DVDs if you don't already have them.
jacsam
09-12-2009, 05:05 PM
Tim VanOrdens running raw project (website) ......Tim VanOrden on U tube. Where you're trianing and running like you do, you'd really like to hear Tim VanOrdens story and how he loves running on raw food. It's great to have you here and WELCOME!!!
Frugal Raw
09-16-2009, 08:30 AM
Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!!