Hola mi amigos. I used to train for and do LONG triathlons. I'm just getting back into the hardcore training again (not sure which races I will do) and this time I'm thinking Rrraaaawwww power will be the fuel in the tanks.

Anyone on here doing/done VERY long distance training with raw food? Any particular challenges you've encountered? I'd be honored to learn from the true pros

PRO

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umm me too - as I want to up my distance from half marathon to marathon this year. there is a guy called Kev who gave me some advice a while ago maybe he will read this and help out.

check out Tim VanOrden on YouTube [www.youtube.com]

and his website [www.runningraw.com]

he's a middle distance guy, tho

Read Brendan Brazier's book- The Thrive Diet. It's completely vegan, does have a few cooked recipes, however I have been able to adjust them all to raw very easily.
Mr. Brazier is an ironman tri-athlete and the book gives tons of good advice and recipes for pre- marathon food, during and recovery food (smoothies and raw bars etc.)
I highly recommend this book.

Strawberry Shortcake I was at Borders today and flipped through Braziers book. It looked really comprehensive and interesting...

You Guys are friekin' awesome! Thanks for the scoop(s).

I am, by muscle type, actually a drop dead sprinter. The 50 freestyle (the shortest recognized event at that time) was actually too long of an event for me to optimize my genetic capabilities when I was a competitive swimmer through high school (Germantown Academy) and college (Princeton University).

But, when I trained for Ironman Lake Placid in the winter/spring of 2001 while living in downtown Philly, I learned A LOT about electrolyte balance, my body, and, of course, my/the spirit, while training with my buddy Justin Angle (badass mofo)

My memories (and recent workouts) tell me that....

....there is nothing, and I mean NOTHING, more enjoyable than meeting up with a good friend for a 50 mile bike ride in the sun (with a stop at the local coffee shop mid-ride, of course) followed by a 15 mile fast run...and good tunes and conversation all along the way....

....with the go forever juice (2 Lava Salt tablet contents mixed into a quart of Gatorade) in the Lava Belt flasks (www.squeezy.com). Oh, Sweet Jesus!

But,....now that I'm appreciating the beauty, power and eco-consciousness of raw foods, the equation is shifting a bit.

I will DEFINITELY take a close look at all the recommended sites, books, personal anecdotes, et alia.

I deeply appreciate the input.

Love,
Paul

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I was training for my first marathon when I was plagued by a knee problem because of tight hamstrings problem that is still affecting me.

Hope to see improvements with the raw diet and be able to put my shoes on again for a run ;-)

Omega-3's, especially DHA (I think) are good for joints. Maybe give it a shot.

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My Bad - I think it is EPA that is hyper-crucial. I take Omega-brite. I know, I know....not vegan....but it has a long history of helping A LOT of people and is VERY high ratio of EPA to DHA

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sebzzz - keep stretching those hamstrings!!!