What Should I Eat Before A Run?

Question

Right now we are training for the up coming Cross Country season and we do 7 to 6 miles per day which is 30 miles per week and i was wondering what would be best to eat before and after the run? Some of my fellow runners say eat a banana before the run and a nutri grain bar after i dont know which one to eat first should i eat something else?

Answer 1

Eat a banana about 1-2 hours before you run since they help prevent cramps. Eat pasta the night before.

Answer 2

Eat pasta before a meet (the night before), that's what my team is advised to do by our coaches. Drink plenty of water. You guys run 6 to 7 miles a day for practice?! We run like 3!

Answer 3

Keep in mind that you won't get any benefit from eating less than three hours before running.

Eat lots of carbs, avoid anything with lots of grease/fat.

Eat enough vegetables and fruits.