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I usually eat something within 30 minutes of finishing my run. If I wait too long I'm ravenous the rest of the day. Also, make sure that whatever you eat is a mix of simple and slow carbohydrates. For instance, after my long runs over 16 miles (27km) I always eat something like a banana and an energy bar and also a glass of ice cold protein drink. That way, I get the simple sugars that my body is craving to rebuild my glucose levels and I get the granola and nuts that will store them back up.
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