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What to eat the week before a 15k?

I am running my first 15K this Sunday. What suggestions do you have is the best thing to eat the week of?

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  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    I would not eat any differently than you usually do, as 9 miles isn't too far of a run. Definitely don't eat any new foods the morning of. Eat your normal breakfast if you have time ... banana, peanut butter, toast.
  • acheben
    acheben Posts: 476 Member
    Eat exactly how you usually eat. Don't try anything new in the week/days/hours leading up to a race.
  • BlackTimber
    BlackTimber Posts: 230 Member
    One step further. If you typically don't eat just before you run, do not do it before your 15K. I learned that the hard way when racing road bikes.