POST DRINK FOR DISTANCE RUNNING

hey guys im training for a marathon and run around 10-12 miles every other day. i just finished my jar of optimum whey protein which i take after my runs. i actually have stopped lifting because i wanted to concentrate more on my running. i was just wondering if there was something else i could use for a post cardio drink that would be more benficial to my running than whey protein. or is whey protein the best supplement to take after long runs?

i also take casein at night.

protein would be your best bet :) its what repairs your muscles and helps them recover for your next run. if you would like to upgrade from regular whey, then take O.N's Pro Complex.

Try a fast carb drink like gatorade & mix it with whey protein. You get the best of both worlds.

If I were you I would look into 211 recovery...would be very beneficial to you!

Carbo Force from ABB. I know a lot of runners who swear by it.

Carbo Force

Chris P,

What you need is quick carbs to replenish those drained from a long run like the ones you are doing. I agree with Morecowbell the Carbo force has 100g of easily digested carbs per bottle. Give it a try!

Yep i agree with everyone. Quick carbs and whey protein will be perfect for you postworkout. Maybe throw some creatine in, it has worked great for me.

Id say WaxyMaize mixed with soem protein!
also 2:1:1 Recovery is a great product and already has everything mixed perfectly!

you wanna hold on to all of the muscle you do have though since you won't be lift'n as much, or at all....so, yes you do need your protein! Don't go without it! 211 recovery!!!!

Add creatine & BCAA with your protein & gatorade

hes gonna lose muscle mass regardless if he keeps his protein high. the body is going to have no choice but to adapt to the endurance exercise; the fast twitch fibers are going to lose their size, and the slow twitch fibers are gonna be used more. the only thing he can really do is just basically recover with the protein and carbs.

Things like Carbo Force mixed with an Emergen-C would be great for keeping your blood sugar from dropping.
I have trained several marathon runners...and have NEVER taken away their weight training. Long story short, there are a lot of formulas to determine what is best for you in regards to caloric intake while marathon training. But the varied stimulus of distance running and strength training will actually help you recover, reduce your time and reduce the risk of injury.
Holla back if you wanna hear more!

I don't mean to come off as a jerk to the OP, but you may want to seek some info elsewhere as well. Maybe try the forum on Runner's World? I only say that because I know I wouldn't go to a forum geared towards marathon training and ask for the best muscle building strategy post workout for a bodybuilder. Most of the people on this site, while having varied fitness experiences, are focused more on resistance training and bodybuilding....make sense?

yeah i know i was just seeking other advice. everyone on runners world says to drink chocolate milk after a run. thanks everyone for the advice. and yes jasoncpowell, i would like to here more!!

i still do somewhat lifting on the days i don't run. mainly just pushups and pullups.

As mentioned before: ABB Carbo Force (Orange is soooo yummy) or 2:1:1 Recovery. Both are excellent!