Nutrition is important whether you’re running 5K or a full marathon. Here are triathlete Kaisa Sali's pro tips on what to eat on race day.
What to Eat During a Half Marathon Now that you know what to eat before a half marathon, it’s time to tackle the final question: “How do I avoid running on empty in those last few miles of the race?” As you may have noticed during your training, when you’re on the road for...
“Race morning is not the time to try anything new,” she says. For shorter distances, like a 5K or 10K, your breakfast should be similar to what you’d eat before a track (interval) workout, because the intensity is higher, while the duration is shorter. ...
Some examples of high-carbohydrate foods to eat before a big race include sandwiches (bread or bagels), rice, cereal, oats, potatoes and fruit. However, stay away from fruits that are high in fibre (that may cause you to be irritable). So what’s my go-to meal before a big race? A...
Elizabeth Cooney
根据第二段Tomakesureyouhaveenoughenergyandreducestomachdiscomfort,youshouldallowamealtofullydigest(消化)beforethestartoftheevent.(为了确保你有足够的能量并减少胃部不适,你应该在活动开始前让一顿饭充分消化。)和第三段Forexample,ifyouhaveanearlymorningraceorexercise,it'sbesttogetupearlyenoughtoeatyourpre-...
If you have an early morning race or exercise, it's best to get up early enough to eat your pre -exercise meal.If not, you should try to eat or drink something easily digestible about 20～ 30 minutes before the event.The closer you are to the time of your event the less you should...
If you need a little something-something, try a light pre-run snack like a banana—and eat it at least 30 minutes before you line up. Here are some great examples of what to eat before a track meet or cross country race: Banana: A great source of simple carbs and potassium, helping...
Nutrition plays a huge role in how your body recovers after maximal effort, such as a race. Learn more about what you should eat after the race.
Here’s everything you need to know about eating before the race so you’re ready to run your best.