The DNA molecule contains a lot of chemical structures that tell the ribosomes how to create new proteins (that have a lot of functions).
Plus, you can benefit from fat burning even after your run as your body keeps burning fat for 2 to 3 hours after finishing a run. If you want to shed a few pounds, make sure you only ingest liquids and maybe a little protein during that time frame. Training on an empty stomach.
To help prevent stomach cramps, consider what you eat before running, and see if there might be a connection, Galloway says. It might just be about digestion. Give yourself more time between eating and running. If you have a problem [with cramps after] eating 2 hours before, eat 3 hours before, Galloway says. Also pay attention to what you eat and its effects on your running. A simple carb by itself [such as a piece of fruit] and water usually is fine, Galloway says. It's a matter of finding what works for you.