I Need help? Running?

Question

Hey there, so I'm going to start running tomorrow, I'm going to do that coolrunning.com one, the couch potato to 5k. So I was wondering, since I'm going to start running in the morning, should I eat before I run or after?

Answer 1

I'd eat real light (something with some carbs, but won't fill you up) before just to get something in your system and make sure you drink plenty of water the day before so you're well hydrated for your run the next day.

Answer 2

you can eat something about the size of a banana if you WANT to but it's better if you just have a little bit of water before you run. you food isn't in your lower intestines until a few hours later but for some reason (i can't remember it right now),it's better to run before you eat. you should look it up online.

Answer 3

It depends on personal preference.  I don't eat before I run because I get sick.  Also, if you eat afterwards, the food is digested faster.

Answer 4

When I ran in the morning I would get bad cramps if I ate beforehand.  What I like to do is wait at least 3-4 hours after eating before I run.  So I would just get up and run right away, and had few/no problems with cramps.  Then by the time you get home you are starting to wake up and get hungry..then you eat!

Answer 5

You need to run earlly morning minimum 30 mint. and evening too. if you want a good runner than you need to eat proteins and carbohydrates. the father of protein s is Almond with dried graps. you need to put In the Wather late neight and eat before start morning run. and in the evening before start run one hours eat fried penuts two table spoon. this he make you strong. and take three time a week simen fish, this is the mother of proteins. bye take care, any help feel free to come on email.

Answer 6

I would suggest that you eat a light meal, something like an energy bar or a banana before you run. Eat the complete breakfast after the run.

Answer 7

Don't eat before you run but if you're hungry have something light like an apple. It's better to eat after a run because running with food in your stomach is uncomfortable