I've been running mid-morning, but would like to try running earlier next week so an early run becomes part of my routine.
I know I won't be able to run on an empty stomach, but definitely don't want to eat a full breakfast before I head out.
What makes for good fuel first thing in the morning? I'll be starting week 4.
A small cup of oolong tea for a mild caffeine fix to keep me alert. X
Then I eat big after my run 😊
I can't get over how hungry I feel all the time now! I keep clock watching for meal times which I've never done before.
I was amazing at how much I am eating since starting this programme. However I am being conscious about my food choices, plenty of veg and carbs to replace the energy. Saying that I have become visibly leaner and I hope it continues.
I've realised I run loads better before than after work, but often feel sick after though. Probably need to eat something beforehand?
Yes, I'm definitely a morning runner. I find it sets me up for the rest of the day.
I think I'd feel lightheaded on an empty stomach, so some form of food before hand seems a good idea.
Does your trainer tell you to have a banana at the end of the programme? Mine does! I also hear it’s fine to have a banana or apple a little bit before your run.
Lovely Laura tells me to have some fruit afterwards!
Loads of great suggestions on here this evening.
When I go out early I don’t eat... and when I get home that breakfast tastes so good!
Think I'm going to have to eat something before I do go out if I move my run to first thing. I've taken to having a mid-morning snack (second breakfast! 😋) after my run at the moment, because I feel so hungry all the time!!
I don’t have anything, just swallow a couple of tablets with a mouthful of water and head out. But I run very early 5.15-5.30 normally so don’t really feel like anything. When I first started I couldn’t contemplate running without eating first but then tried it when I started going out early and was fine 😊
Gosh, you are an early-bird! No wonder you don't eat first! 😀
If you're interested I've started having a Belvita breakfast biscuit before my run works for me 😊
Hi Delly-dot, small banana and a small cup of water or green tea for me! Then I dream of that large coffee while I’m trotting along!!
Dreaming of coffee - I'm with you on that one! That sounds a good combination, thank you! 😌☕️
Half a banana should do if you’re only doing couch to 5k 👍🏽
Thank you! It's a popular suggestion, so one I think I'm going to try. 😊
I have a banana and some water but generally have a little cramp after the first run but soon disappears. APOLOGIES, spell check (my brain) was not working!!
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I’m still LOLling about this 😂
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I have have just looked at week 5 run 3 is 20 mins. I may be c....ing on that one.
Speechless!! 🤭
I just fuel up night before and drink a glass of water before I set off at around 5:10 am. Works for me.
Thank you! (I'm still giggling from the earlier posts from Am_i_really_running!) 🤣
I am definitely recognising the importance of keeping hydrated. I felt really funny during one run when I realised I hadn't had enough water beforehand.
Really tricky. I don't eat for 5k, maybe a banana for 10k and something a bit more energy filled for longer (or for XC). Not too soon before I run and nothing with too much fibre. A couple of miles from home is not where you suddenly want to have to find a loo (sorry to be so blunt).
I prefer to have done it the day before tbh along with making sure I’m properly hydrated. Don’t need to try to run along with a tummy full of water sloshing about!
You’re asking the right question in the right place though. I’m interested in what everyone here thinks. 🍽
I'm certainly realising the importance of being hydrated, and definitely don't want to get caught short either, so thank you for the "blunt" advice! 🙂
Nothing. But I hydrate well the day before and tend to have a more generous late meal.
Hi. I hadn't thought about eating more the evening before. Something else to think about. Thank you.
I normally have carbs (pasta/rice) the night before but nothing in the morning apart from water....up and out by 7am. Have breakfast when I get back...Have half a small banana if your stomach is rumbling when you wake up 🍌😴
Bananas and water seem to be the top tip. Thank you!
Phew! Just starting to realise how early some of you guys head out!!
I usually have a bowl of porridge & leave it an hour before I go out. 😀
Porridge, that is proper running fuel! I remember the 'Readybrek' adverts with the lovely warm glow around the kids going to school!
Nothing, I drink well the day before ( at least I try to) I am usually back from my run by 06.00. 07.00 if I am feeling leisurely😊
I’ve had lots of replies with many new ideas to try out and hopefully I’ll find the one that suits me. Maybe some mornings will be hunger mornings and others I might find I’ll be fine to run and eat after. I’ll go with the flow, armed with lots of great ideas from everyone.
Thanks guys & girls! 🙏🏻 xx
I have a cup of tea and a banana as a minimum. If I am going running about an hour later then I have some fat free yogurt and fruit. Anything more and I feel sick. Then when I get back I have whatever i feel like. Usually more banana or yogurt to be honest. I’m always hungry when I get back. 😊🏃🏻♀️
Thanks for sharing 😊
I used to eat before running but my stomach felt full. So I have a few mouthful of water then I'm off. I eat breakfast when I get back from a jog now. But I do take sips of water on my way round on my jogging /running route.
Thank you 😊
Most mornings I drink lukewarm water. It has been a ritual for sometimes now. Except this week i had a cup of coffee twice. So there you go. Then brekfast afterwards.
I drink water and go. I can’t run on anything. Eat like a horse afterwards!!!
I'm usually asleep when I start running, so I don't realise that I'm hungry until I'm halfway through....
What do you eat before a run?
Early morning run 🤩
Should you eat before a morning run ?? 
What do you eat for breakfast?
Morning runners I salute you
