Post #1693720

2026-04-18 19:27 UTC

How come every time i do a long run, no matter how I feel about it afterwards, i can barely eat what I normally eat and then two days later I am attacking the fridge and eating like a bear? 🤷‍♀️ Is it just me?? #runnersofmastodon #run #running #longrun

Replies (5)

@ticho@mas.to 2026-04-18 19:31

@ruthpozuelo If your body is prone to stomach cramps, or maybe just doesn't pump enough blood to the digestive system during a longer run, your stomach can "shrink" for a few hours after, making it difficult to get some food in. I often have this problem after marathons or longer, especially in summer. And yes, in days following a longer run, I too eat anything and everything. :)

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@andy_2_the_woods@mastodon.social 2026-04-19 01:03

@ruthpozuelo Typically, folks get hungry the next day. I'm pretty typical. Done a couple of ultra races in hot temps and it did take a couple of days before I started eating.

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@denisdepalatis@mastodon.social 2026-04-19 05:08

@ruthpozuelo same here 😁

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@Wen@mastodon.scot 2026-04-19 09:58

@ruthpozuelo I have to say I am always ravenous straight after a long run - I always have bananas ready at the finish.

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@panda@freiburg.social 2026-04-19 11:36

@ruthpozuelo Sadly this is not me, I attack the fridge much earlier :(

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