Should you eat anything before going out for a morning run? If so, what's the best thing to have?

Question

Laura - how eloquent.

Answer 1

it's best to eat about 45 minutes b4 a run--something high in carbs, low in fat--such as a bagel with peanut butter, a banana and/or an energy bar--and remember to drink alot of H2O!! but dont drink water too cold or u will cramp--hope this helped--can i come along for the run?

Answer 2

I don't because it gives me a yucky feeling in my stomach.  When I get home, after I shower of course, I eat a giant bowl of Kashi Go Lean Crunch and wash it down with a Diet Rockstar.  

It works for me:)

Answer 3

Prolly not.  It might make you need to take a dump.  so you have to be near a bathroom.

Answer 4

The longer time you have between the time you eat and run the more you can eat. If you only have 20-30(or less) min eat 1/2 piece of toast and some bights of banana. It is good to eat if you can so your body has something to burn and wont have to use the fat in your body to burn to make energy.

Answer 5

Yes you need to eat before a run so that your body has energy to burn.  I would probably go with somthing light.  B

Answer 6

yea you should...and it shoul  be something like complex carbs wit some fat like oatmeal  or whole wheat toast and pb

Answer 7

In order to have the energy to run, you need some fuel.  You could eat a banana for a small run (up to 10K) or if your going longer...eat a  whole grain toasted sandwich with banana and PB.  Its very nutritious and will keep you going...allow between 1-2 hours before going out for a run, for the food to settle in stomach.  Don't forget to hydrate - especially in warmer weather.  If your going longer than 20K bring some gel/gu to help you maintain the fuel for your run.

Have a good run, train smart :)

Answer 8

I don't but maybe that b/c i run early in the morning and im not hungry. I heard the best thing is a banana or some kind of fruit..maybe a energy bar as well..