Qualifying exigency leave, like leave for a serious health condition, is a FMLA-qualifying reason for which an eligible employee may use his or her entitlement for up to 12 workweeks of FMLA leave each year.
Considerations. You can change your calorie intake during training if you feel it is necessary. If you're gaining weight, try eating 200 calories less per day. Likewise, if your training is suffering and you lack energy, you're probably not eating enough, so add in an extra 200 calories each day.
Just as people shouldn't scarf down a huge meal and jump in the pool, runners shouldn't eat right before walking out the door. Long-distance runners typically eat three to four hours beforehand, giving the body time to digest the needed nutrients. Now let's look at a handful of foods necessary for a healthy runner.