Walk and jog intervals before or after dinner?

leighannpollard

So I'm adding walking/running intervals at night after work. Any thoughts if I should do before or after a healthy dinner?

MikePTY

Totally up to personal preference. If you are unsure, try both, and see which one you feel better with.

spiriteagle99

I can't run immediately after eating - it really upsets my stomach. After a light meal, I'll wait at least an hour before doing a short run. After a heavy one, two or three hours. If running is new to you, you'd do better to run before you eat. If you're starving, eat a banana or drink some juice before starting.

runnermom419

Try both and see what you prefer. I, like the above poster, can't run right after eating. It makes me nauseous.

lalalacroix

I think this could really vary by person

I like to have a very light snack about 45 minutes beforehand, usually a banana. I couldn't run on a full stomach, I'd probably puke

garystrickland357

As everyone else says, try each and see what you like. I’ll tell you that for ME, moderate exercise tends to suppress my appetite so I would run before eating while I was trying to lose weight.

leighannpollard

Thanks guys! I did a short 15 min walk/jog intervals last night while my teen son cooked dinner. I was starving when I got done lol.. Will probably have a snack before it tonight.

busyPK

I typically have a snack about 45 minutes before jogging outside. Then dinner within an hour of getting home.

DancingMoosie

I go before. I can't run after a meal. A snack 30 min before is fine.

debrakgoogins

There is no added health benefit one way or the other but I find that I have tummy issues if I eat a full meal before running. If I am hungry and need energy, an English muffin with peanut butter does the trick for me. If I need added energy for a long run, Honey Stinger Organic Chews are my go-to.

SchweddyGirl

Doesn't matter to me, just as long as I poop before the run.