Hello,
Im training for a half marathon and my training plan suggests that I run 2 45 min midweek runs. Since starting c25k I've always done my mid week runs before eating, but 45min is a little too long with no food. So lovely running people, what should I have for breakfast? I hate bananas! Which are the most commonly recommend items.
Have you actually found that running for 45 minutes is too long with no food - or are you just perhaps thinking this? Personally, it is not that way for me - but we are all different. If you do have something to eat before running, for me it needs to be at least 2 hours before. I hate that feeling of something solid in my stomach as I run !! 
If you have eaten "properly" during the day before, your system should have plenty of glycogen available for a 45 minute run.
How about porridge? I know not everyone likes them, but the microwave sachets are really quick and easy.
When is your half marathon? I'm a big porridge fan - it sticks to your insides for long enough. Otherwise, try nibbling some dried fruit mid-morning, if you like it. You should be ok for 45 minutes. I don't like running just after food, or eating whilst I'm running - Bazza's two-hour rule applies for me too.
Another porridge fan here. It's slow release energy which is perfect for any kind of exercise. If you don't like porridge what about a slice of toast with peanut butter or a smoothie if you can't stomach food too early. There have been lots of recipes posted here, just use the search button.
Lots of people run for this time with no food but others need something. As Bazza asks, have you worked out what you need?
I always have porridge. 45 g of dry oats . I add berries usually but nana is good too may be a sprinkling of nuts, seeds and dried fruits, or grated apple. World's your oyster ☺ I use the big whole oats rather than the instant stuff. You can make your porridge up with milk or water
Poached egg on toast is easy to digest and, of course, there's always the Fitmo Special- peanut butter on rice cakes.
I often run for an hour on an empty tummy in the morning. However I do usually have biccy or something very small before I go. If you feel you need something I would say go very light and also eat really well the night before. This actually makes a huge difference.
Thanks all, I like porridge post run. I think I need something as I feel quite wobbly post 45min if I haven't eaten. I tried eating something small (half a slice of toast) pre run but ended up feeling sick. I have a bad feeling the answer is to get up earlier so I have time to digest but I had hoped there might be a magic solution as I like my bed.
My half marathon is at the end of May in Edinburgh
I run for up to an hour in the morning without anything more than a slice of Leerdamer or Jarlsberg cheese - you know the sliced packet stuff? I have a glass of water and a cup of coffee when I get up, then a slice of cheese more or less before I get ready, and providing I've eaten sensibly the night before, I'm good to go. I can't run on heavy stuff like porridge or bananas unless there's at least 2 hours between eating and running.
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