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What should I eat before an early morning run

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  • iamkass
    iamkass Posts: 122 Member
    I stop eating relatively early in the evenings so I need something before the gym/a run in the mornings. I usually have an egg or a homemade protein bar. Sometimes I only eat half because I get nauseous when I eat too early in the morning, but I do need something or I have much less stamina.

    I'm not trying to rush through the process of getting more fit so I don't care if running on an empty stomach is "more effective".
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    What I eat all depends on how far I'm going. If it's in the morning before work, I just make sure I am hydrated because there's a good chance I won't go longer than 4 miles. So What I do is when I wake up is chug what's left of my water (in a 24 oz cup) that's next to my bed and then get ready to head out the door. The first mile might be a bit slow but then it feels a ton better later. If it's the weekend and I go on my long runs (6+ Miles) I drink a large glass of milk about an hour before I head out the door in addition to the water I drink. If it's hot and I'm running around 10 miles, I'll add in a small cup of yogurt.
  • I have been running for 17 years going long distance. I go on morning runs of 6 miles or less by just having coffee, juice, slice of peanut butter bread or one banana. High fiber or high protein before a run may not settle too well in your stomach. Keep strong!!
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