Hiker New to Fitness Board

Hi All, I have posted primarily to the VA Board for over a year. Today I posted a question to the Singles Board that actually involved exercise--so I thought I'd see if there is a fitness board, and presto--here you all are. Are any of you hikers/trail runners? I am trying hard to find a group in my part of VA, but I really have no one of whom I can ask questions. Did read the question that is posted now about crashing after exercise, which has plagued me. When I hike 3 miles I have no prob. When I go 6 miles, like today, I seemed a little dizzy/light headed after about 4 miles. I slept for 1 1/2 hours when I returned. I had had one protein drink in the a.m., 1/2 c cottage cheese and some Waldorf salad before I left to hike. While hiking I ate 2 small Slim Jims for protein and had plenty of water. From Jeremy's answer I see I am concentrating too muchon protein and not enough on carbs. Carbs which I have been avoiding. I tried to get nutritional info from my nut. last time I visited the doctor. They are less than helpful--seem to know about subsistance, but nothing about exercise and nutrition. I hope to learn more about the nutrition aspect of fitness and also find some more hikers here. Thanks, will be hanging around now, Lois

Lois, Glad you found us here. Hope to help you more in the future!