Local Post-Race Eats For Hamptons Marathoners

During any intense workout, your body calls upon glycogen — the stored form of sugar — as a fuel source. Glycogen levels are seriously depleted after just 45 minutes of exercise, so you can imagine the effect a marathon can have on your body.

"Taking in the right nutrients is important. You want nutrients that restore muscle, that bring blood sugar back up and that maintain stable hormone levels," fitness consultant and Zeel Expert Frank Baptiste explains.

In order to speed up recovery following a marathon, stick to foods that contain glycogen — and get them fast. This super-nutrient can be found in bread, rice, fruit, honey, and other foods with a high glycemic index. You'll then want to fill up on protein, which helps repair muscle.

If you're racing in the Hamptons marathon on September 24th, here are some suggestions for your post-run menu. Lucky for you, Long Island's East End is known for serving up some of the most delectable homemade treats, and after burning thousands of calories, there's no better place to replenish your body. — StacyAtZeel

The Lobster Roll Restaurant: 1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett, NY

Better known as "Lunch," The Lobster Roll Restaurant has been serving their beloved lobster rolls for more than 50 years to a loyal crowd of crustacean-loving customers. The small-town hot spot offers gourmet food in a charming, laid back environment.

Kick up your heels and mend your muscles with one of the establishment's world-famous lobster rolls, made with a simple carb-rich hot dog bun and protein-packed lobster salad. (Gluten intolerant marathoners can order a gluten-free bun.)

Tate's Bake Shop: 43 North Sea Rd., Southampton NY

Not in the mood for a sit-down meal after running 26.2 miles? Check out Tate's Bake Shop. As The New York Times reports of their mouthwatering sweets, "There are neighborhood bakeries that are fine for breads and rolls and an occasional cake or pie. And then there are bakeries that are worth putting miles on the odometer. Even if it weren't in Southampton, Tate's Bake Shop would be a destination."

Hunker down after the event with a bag of Tate's original granola, a hearty combination of whole oats, coconut, Soya oil, golden raisins, dark raisin, hazelnuts, almonds and iron-rich wheat germ. Granola is an excellent source of carbohydrates, raisins are full of sugar, and almonds and hazelnuts are loaded with protein.

Babette's: 66 Newtown Ln., East Hampton, NY

Head over to East Hampton for a hearty meal at Babette's, a shabby-chic restaurant known for its organic, local ingredients and seasonal dishes. Perfect for meat-lovers and vegans alike, the menu features a number of dairy-free soups, sauces and salad dressings as well as a collection of "not the same old sandwiches," which can be made vegetarian-friendly.

All fish is caught locally, all chicken is organic, and all beef is grass-fed. We recommend the free range Chicken Club: rosemary roasted chicken breast with turkey bacon on an organic eight-grain bun.

To those of you running the race this Saturday, good luck! And tell us where you ate. (If you're not Long Island-bound, tip us off to your favorite after-marathon meals in your area!)