Is it bad to not eat before you run?

Question

i usually run 6-9 miles a morning at cross country pratice, and usually i am not hungry in the morning. Is it okay just to eat when i get home?

Answer 1

absolutely it's bad to not eat before you run.

is it bad to run your car on empty?.. you can do it (let it run on fumes) but eventually you'll wear it down. it's possible for you to do it but you're not getting the most out of your workout. running track and cross country kills your appetite so at least force yourself to eat some fruit or a ceral bar before hand.

Answer 2

Yea if your not hungry. I myself like to eat something before I run.

Answer 3

everyone is different, i personally eat after i run because i have a sensitive stomach.My friend on the other had, prefers to eat before she runs, but she keeps it light and waits a few hours before running. Just go with whatever works for you. There is no right or wrong.

Answer 4

Yes dont eat but keep hydrated with liquids

Answer 5

Yes, dont eat  before a run, you get a stomachache and it also pulls all the blood you need for energy to the stomach for digestion..bad idea

Answer 6

I would try to eat something even if it is something light before you run.  Your body needs that fuel to keep it going for the 6-9 miles that you run. Why would you try to pull all of your bodies energy and expect it to do what you want it to? If you are kind to your body it will be kind to you.