need ENERGY for my run tonight.. help

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Destiny424
Destiny424 Posts: 52 Member
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i plan on running 2 miles.. might not seem like alot but to me it is as i just got into running. however i don't have any energy after school. would love to know what drinks or anything you recommend besides food/carbs for energy??

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  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    At the risk of asking the obvious.....what's wrong with food/carbs for energy?

    Don't knock 2 miles - if you're a new runner and can do 2 miles you're off to a good start.
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
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    Black coffee
  • PinkRunning
    PinkRunning Posts: 5 Member
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    When I need energy for a run but don't want to use a lot of calories, I'll eat half a packet of GU energy gel (50 calories) about 15-30 mins before.
  • paeli
    paeli Posts: 295 Member
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    Food is fuel for your body...

    Eat something.

    Besides, your run is going to be burning calories - it's not like you can't "afford" to spend a few calories on a snack.
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
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    You need to eat carbs to activate your glycogen stores... eating them before a workout maximizes what you get out of it. Do it the right way; it will pay off!

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