Pre-Race Breakfast?

Question

k so i have the two most important track meets this week and next week saturday so i was wondering what is the BEST pre-race breakfast and how long before my race i should eat it. also if my track meet starts at 8 but my race doesn't start till about 9:45-10:00 what time should i get up for the best performance. thanks!

Answer 1

I'm not really sure about the waking up part, but as for pre-race diet, Try something one or two pieces of toast with honey, a piece of raisin toast or something else light but enough to cure your hunger for a few hours.

Avoid Milk/Dairy Products at all costs, particularly yogurt - There will likely cause a stitch. Also try to avoid really dry foods that when combined with water before a race will become heavy and cause a stitch.

Your probably best with probably trial and error though. Everybody's different.

Answer 2

well it will be a pretty early morning for you. You will want to be at minimum and hour early. But I will usually get there about 1 1/2 hours before hand. There is also a window for eating. You shouldn't eat within 2 hours of your race, that way it gives your body enough time to get the nutrients and get it out of your system (needing to go to the bathroom when you are standing on the starting line is not cool). So don't eat a whole breakfast after 7:45. A light snack such as raising or honey would be good up until about 8:30 (don't eat anything after 8:30).

For breakfast...a bagel with some peanut butter or honey and a banana will do a great job.

The earlier you wake up the better. Your body temperature drops while you are sleeping and starts slowly warming back up when you wake up. So the earlier the better. Maybe about 5:30-6. Good luck

Answer 3

I always like a little plain oatmeal.

It is important that whatever you eat does not cause stomach problems.

Some people can eat anything and some people have stomach problems if they eat anything.

Don't eat protein, or dairy products, and whatever you eat should be at least 2 to 4 hours before you begin warming up.

What you eat is not going to help your performance, since that food is not going to be digested by race time.

Answer 4

i would eat some thing simple for breakfast but try it out a few times first an hour and half before you run a few times before your race so you know it suits you. Porridge is good with almonds or raisins. I would suggest you get up at a similar time to what you are used to or get up the same time each day up to the race day and see how awake you feel at that time of day. but have a few early nights and a rest day the day before. Good luck

Answer 5

eat something that won't upset your stomach at least two hours before your race.  i like plain oatmeal with a little bit of honey.