Eating Before the Run
October 14th, 2011
Written by Kyle Larson
Kyle Larson is a certified personal trainer and holds his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Diet and exercise have been a major part of his life since 2002. He has been professionally training since 2008.
Before you start that long run you want to make sure you are giving your body the right kinds of fuel to get you from start to finish. Every runner has their own preferences for pre-run eating, but I am going to give you a few ideas that I got from runner’s world that will give you the energy you need before you start your run.
If you’re heading out for an hour or more, you need some fuel at least 30 minutes before you run. “I generally go with the three-to-one carbs-to-protein ratio,” says Anna Wood of New York City, who likes whole-grain cereal with milk. Carbs provide energy, and protein and just a little fat help it last. “Peanut butter settles well in my stomach, and since it is high in protein and fat, it provides lasting energy throughout long workouts,” says Jenny Jensen of Redmond, Washington. Other favorite boosts are honey on toast, oatmeal, bananas and peanut butter, fruit and nuts, granola, and energy bars. Make sure you do not eat to the point where you are overly full and make sure you are finished at least 30 minutes before your run.
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Be Happy and Healthy!
Kyle
