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The ridiculously long grocery list of a male middle distance runner

Rob Denault of Aurora, Ont. trains with the Athletics Canada West Hub in Victoria, B.C. He's a 1,500m specialist, and was fourth at this year's Canadian nationals in the event

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Rob Denault is a 1,500m runner who’s currently in the thick of his competitive season, coming off Canadian nationals to compete at several meets in Europe. As track runners get later in the season, their mileage goes down to try and run their fastest times.

A track taper lasts longer than a marathon taper, it’s periodized for several weeks of racing as opposed to one big race. With this in mind, runners usually err on the side of slightly less calories while ensuring that they aren’t depleting themselves. Denault’s grocery list reflects that – he said, “During heavier training periods, I would eat more food in general and more dessert.” Considering this is the 1,500m runner’s ‘light list’ it’s still a ton of groceries. 

Denault of Aurora, Ont. trains with the Athletics Canada West Hub in Victoria, B.C. He was fourth at this year’s Canadian nationals in the 1,500m. 

Denault runs a ton and he has to eat well, and often to fuel his training. The track runner said, “In Victoria I shop a lot at this place called the Root Cellar, which has great sales. I love shop the deals. I’ll base my week around what’s on sale and in season.” 

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Here’s a typical grocery list for one male 1,500m runner:

Produce: 

18 bananas

1 bag of frozen berries 

2 oranges 

2 cucumbers 

A bunch of tomatoes 

1 pack of strawberries, or any other seasonal fruit 

1lb of potatoes 

2 zucchinis 

2 beets

4 sweet potatoes 

1 bushel of carrots 

1 package of asparagus 

1 box of greens 

1 onion 

1 bag of grapes 

1 bag of dates

Carbohydrates: 

2 loaves of bread

3 cups of rice

2 cups of quinoa 

1 bag of granola 

Protein: 

A dozen eggs 

4 pork chops 

2 filets of salmon

2 lbs of chicken thighs

1 can of protein powder 

1 rib eye steak (for a special occasion because it’s expensive)

Extras: 

1 jar peanut butter

1 jar of honey 

1 bag of coffee

2L orange juice 

1 bar of dark chocolate 

1 bag of trail mix 

Olive oil

1 can of coconut milk  

Dairy: 

1L of milk

2L chocolate milk

1 tub of yogurt 

1 bag shredded mozzarella

 

 

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