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    • CommentAuthorHarro08
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2008
     
    Harro08

     

    Hi I am looking for advice on what to eat if anything before I run in the morning.

     I tend not to eat or drink anything as I feel very sick if I do.

     Anyone got any advice?

    • CommentAuthorbhbrtn
    • CommentTimeApr 27th 2008
     
    bhbrtn

    See "Morning Pre-Run Nutrition" thread.

    I like a couple of slices of whole wheat bread w/ honey and coffee, over 1 hour before speed work or hills...if they are over 7 miles. For my Sat. long run I have a cup of cereal w/milk and coffee, 2 hours before my run. I just have coffee before an easy/recovery run. Coffee may not be good but I need it in the morning....and my system is clean before I run.

    • CommentAuthormikeyg83
    • CommentTimeApr 27th 2008
     
    mikeyg83
    Well, I'm going on my weekend long run soon (13 miles) and I'm eating a bagel with a small amount of peanut butter and jelly.  I plan to digest for about an hour or so before heading out.  Before a race (half or full marathon) I have a similar bagel plus a banana, about 2 hours before the start time.  For my weekly runs (currently 3 - 6 miles) I have something small like a single piece of toast and I always only drink water.  Personally I stay away from milk before running to avoid any stomach problems while I'm running.  Good luck!
    • CommentAuthorsnitznbitz
    • CommentTimeApr 27th 2008
     
    snitznbitz
    I am a fan of toast and honey or strawberry jam with Tea or water. If I feel that I need more and have time to digest I also might have a fruit such as a peach or banana with it. Try to stay away form anything with too much fat at least 1:30 before your run. For shorter training run I usually can get away without eating before but for anything over an hour you really should  have something in you.
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    lizzthompson

    You really need to experiment to see what works for your body.  I like a piece of wheat or whole grain toast with either peanut butter, jam, or honey and a small glass of Accelerade if I'm going out for over an hour.  Aim for foods that are easy to digest.  I also have to eat at least 30 minutes before I run. 

    Good luck!

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    loneredhorse
    Hi.  I'm just getting ready for my new life run/walking a 5K.  Just like the way I feel on days that I push myself a little.  I'm just starting to get off the treadmill and onto the street.  I live at the bottom of a huge hill so I figure it's good to train on.  I notice that when I first start I feel winded, but strong.  After about 20 minutes I've got my breathing under control, but my legs hurt and I feel "heavy".  I'm 58 and very new to this.  My 5K is May 10th.  I can do 3.2 miles in 45 min on the treadmill.  Any advice.?

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