On Fri, Sep 17, 2004 at 03:18:11PM -0600, Wally Day wrote:
> >What I think is that at slow running speed (10 minute mile), when I
> >can run but still talk a bit, fat burning facilitated by LC supplies
> >me with a steady stream of energy, enough to run slowly.
>
> You know, this may sound really simplistic, but I have always had the
> belief that carbs are only useful for short high energy bursts, and fat
> stores useful for endurance activities. I believed that when I was younger
> and did a lot of long distance cycling and backpacking, and I see no reason
> not to believe it today.
>
> Although I am not a runner, I'd appreciate it if you kept us apprised of
> your low-carb running experiences in the future. I have had some debate
> about this on another list, and any "ammo" you can provide would be of
> great value :)

I might run a half marathon next Sunday, just for the kicks.

I started a big discussion about LC and running, in alt.support.diet,
alt.support.diet.low-carb, and rec.running.

I will post my relevant experiences here.

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