What to eat/drink before a run?

[Claireednet]

Wondered what people eat or drink pre run for a boost of energy? I’ve been having a banana or apple half hour before and water. Any ‘energy’ drinks that’s are low or no sugar that work?

[Hidden]

You don't need anything until you are running a lot further and/or if the weather is VERY hot. Just make sure you are well hydrated all the time and that will carry you through.

I wont give you my opinion about energy drinks

Water is all you need.

[sallenson Graduate]

I suggest NOT taking a leaf from DaveB46 's book and going for the curry/beer option straight before a run.

I tried to coax him with coconut water and tofu but he snarled at me.

Apart from water you shouldn't need anything apart from what other people laughingly call "short" runs.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Lol, anyone in Scotland before a run could take "A wee dram of whiskey" otherwise just take a sip of water, before and after your run or during walking breaks, especially if the temperature is over 20c/68f. " I certainly don't advise anyone to take a kebab, curry or any takeaway before a run.

[DaveB46 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I’ll second that 😬😬🤮

[Notsobigdoug]

From start to finish I found running on a empty tummy was a lot easier. Towards the end of the program I would sometimes have a banana before. As for drinking I would have water before I would go. I’m now running much longer and still prefer to run on a empty tummy but will have some fruit and a water beforehand.

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Notsobigdoug]

Great name change Doug !

[Notsobigdoug in reply to Millsie-J]

Thanks thought it was time I changed my name 🏃‍♂️💪

[mrrun Graduate]

If you hydrate well every day and drink around 3 litres of water (some tolerate more, some less), and if you eat what your body needs (in moderation), then before the run you won't need more than some water (half a glass in my case) and a banana or a boiled egg (not strictly advising, this is simply what l do, and it works for me).

For 5k and 10, 15k l don't bother with anything else unless it's very warm as Hidden suggests.

If you go further then a more careful approach is required but leave that for now.

I can't say 'yes' or 'no' to energy drinks except that l don't like them. What's wrong with water?!

[Razouski]

I think everyone has their own preference and it depends when you run too. I try to run first thing in the morning, so it’s a mug of tea for me. Any more than that and I put my pelvic floor muscles into challenging circumstances 😉. I

I always make sure I drink plenty of fluid the night before and that’s all I need even on my longer runs of 10km and more. I hate having a full stomach while running.

[Claireednet]

Thanks peeps just interested to know what everyone else does and if there’s anything I’m missing out on! 😁💪🏼

[Jay66UK Graduate]

You can get Lucozade Sport orange in a “no added sugar” version.

I tend to eat a small banana before the longer runs.