I have talked with several people lately about what kinds of foods/drinks are good for long walks or runs. As I learned at a nutrition seminar a couple of months ago, proper nutrition on the trail is very important. About 100 calories for every 40 minutes of intense exercise is needed. Otherwise, you feel completely zapped, or even worse, dehydrated, dizzy or faint. Doesn’t sound like too much fun does it?

Let me just say what is not good for a pre-workout meal. Pizza and ice cream. I only had 3 small slices of a frozen pizza and some ice cream, then went for my walk an hour later. Eventhough I was doing 5 miles, I also didn’t bring any protein bars or powerade. Bad combination. I almost lost my lunch several times.

Huge post it note to self: bring the camelbak with powerade and a powerbar on Sunday!