What do you eat before a run?

[TallulahTot]

Hello

I'm still to manage week 1 and I was just wondering if people eat before their run, what they eat and how long before the run? I will generally run in the mornings and have a small turnaround from waking up to leaving for work.

What has worked for you?

[QueenTea Graduate]

Morning, I also run in the morning & I don’t eat anything beforehand. I do have a cup of tea & drink quite a bit of water. I usually have b’fast an hour or so after running. I think I would get a stitch if I ate before running but we’re all different. Maybe a banana after your run - I think Laura suggests that? Good luck🙂

[TallulahTot in reply to QueenTea]

Ok, I do feel like maybe I would feel full and that would get in the way but at the same time I wonder if it would give me more energy?

[QueenTea Graduate in reply to TallulahTot]

I just saw you’ve completed W1R1 - well done! Did you eat anything?

[TallulahTot in reply to QueenTea]

Thank you

No, I didn't eat and don't feel that I was lacking in energy.

Now just to sort out the foods I eat to be healthier!

[QueenTea Graduate in reply to TallulahTot]

I find that an ongoing battle! I’m trying not to snack & to stick to home cooked food. Not always easy but I’m definitely doing better than I was 7 weeks ago. I find small changes easier to stick to. Good luck with it all. Forum really helps & is very supportive. 🙂

[Berksrover Graduate]

Not necessarily a recommendation, but generally I don’t eat anything before an early morning run, sometimes only a cup of coffee to wake me up or if I am a bit more virtuous , a glass of water, whatever makes you feel comfortable

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

So, so many posts about this..

We are all so different... my regime, since I started running... two digestive lights and a cuppa about 45 mins before I head out... and a sip of water just before leaving the house

There is a good section in the FAQ post on eating too ... check it out maybe?

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you have a cuppa or whatever as soon as you get up..

Breakfast for me after... sooner or later...but at work that could be tricky...

A great healthy eating regime could help too...there are some great ideas out there and now we are in the season for green goodness