What's your meal before a race?

devilwhiterose
devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have a 1/2 marathon on Sunday at 7am. What's your go-to meal the night before a big race?

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  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    Nothing new.
    I have no go to meal the night before.

    But on late start races (like 10am and after), I'll eat a bagel and drink a medium coffee from Dunks.
    ^I do that regardless of race length just so I don't get hungry mid-race since I typically don't eat til almost noon
  • acheben
    acheben Posts: 476 Member
    Eat what you've trained with. Trying something new on or before race days can end really poorly for you.

    Good luck and enjoy the race!
  • glevinso
    glevinso Posts: 1,895 Member
    This might be TMI but I generally like to eat something spicy and a bit greasy. The logic being it will be more willing to come out "on cue" in the pre-race porto-potty...
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    LOL! Well, I ended up making a huge steak. I accompanied that with a big 7-layer salad and some italian bread. Drank two Powerades and felt great. Race day was great!
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