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Foods to avoid before running

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  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    I simply don't eat closer to about an hour before I run. If I have to eat, I take something small like an energy bar. Glucose gel shot followed with water is ok anytime.

    Yep.
  • DavidHusky
    DavidHusky Posts: 112 Member
    Sometimes I have a quick handful of nuts or granola right before - I find if I have something in my stomach when I start it helps me pace myself better, but I am only running 4-6 miles a run right now. I've gotten used to running after eating the more I do it though (it used to really bother me), due to my summer runs needing to be later in the evening so the dog doesn't overheat!
  • PollyWolly98
    PollyWolly98 Posts: 112
    I have no trouble running within 30 min of eating dinner. Sometimes I'll only eat half of my dinner and then heat up the other half when I return. I like to run at 7 or later, but I need to feed the fam before I go. It works for my schedule and gives me energy. I seem to be in the minority on this one, LOL. I have not found anything that bothers me yet!
  • tabbydog
    tabbydog Posts: 4,925 Member
    Habanjero cheese is a big no-no. Also bananas.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    How do you all feel about protein, like an egg or 2 before a run?

    I would avoid too much protein before a run, have your protein after. A little doesn't hurt but you really need some carbs. With that said, I usually have a couple of eggs along with oatmeal and a banana before a morning run. But I make sure to be done eating at least an hour before running.

    Eggs and a banana is exactly what I was thinking. I'm more worried about exercise-induced hypoglycemia than anything.
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