What Not to Eat on the Day of a Run

[Achristmasphd 0]

I'm new to running and would love to hear from others about what foods to avoid on the day that you run.

 

Thanks.

[pdbonds 0]

I'm very disappointed in the lack of help on this forum...

I'm new as well but i've started eating an energy bar in the morning before my run, then after my shower I have a high protein breakfast or protein bar if i'm in a hurry. 

[Guest Dawneman]

I had a protein bar before my workout this morning and it was not good... It made my stomach upset. I think I'm going to keep a list of what works doesn' work for me.

Try this article: http://www.m.webmd.com/diet/features/what-eat-before-during-after-exercise

[Guest Caroline]

I read in one of the many running books I am reading and have read to try 1/2 cup of fat free cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of berries. It worked for me. All the best to you.

[Guest Caroline]

Oh by the way I eat that 1 hour before a run. .

[MåRíA 3]

I eat 30 minutes before my run... Actually it's 30 minutes before I stretch for my run. I usually have a carb source, a protein source cooked with coconut oil, and a banana. The banana helps tremendously with shin pains. And of course, I drink water. I haven't read anything on what not to eat, I'm sure empty carbs or "bad fats" would be on that list due to the lack of nutritional value. But you need carbs for long term energy (whole wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa) and protein to build/repair muscle. You need fat for short term fuel and that energy for your workout (hence the coconut oil, but yogurt works or olive oil). It's worked great for me thus far - I can advance week to week, I don't run out of steam, I don't cramp up. I recover with a whey protein shake after my cool down.

[Guest Guest]

Banana with peanut or almond butter about 1hr before workout- or you could do an apple w/pnut butter

[Kvossandrews 3]

I must be doing it wrong. I get up and get my run done and then eat about an hour after. I tend not to be able to run on a full tummy

[Timb113 48]

I tend to eat after running as well. I wake up and get dressed and hit the road, then eat some fresh fruit after I get to work in the morning.

[jvincent78 10]

While I was doing the 5K trainer, I tended to not have anything except some water before hand. Then a smoothie after showering.

 

Now that I've started the 10K trainer, I've taken to downing a can of V8 Fusion Energy when I get up. Then getting ready and stretching usually allows me enough time for it to kick in.

 

I think the most important thing to remember is that your body is unique. Try what others are doing, but find and stick with what works best for you.

[KellyAnn 281]

Hey , there is help here.  Before  I run, I eat something in the way if a protein.  SMall for sure, otherwise I get ill...  I like a boiled egg, string cheese, half of a protein bar.   THen a shake after my run.    I cannot run on an empty stomach.

[MaryK 3]

I can't run on an empty stomach or I get light headed. So I usually eat protein and carbs like piece of toast with peanut butter or a hard boiled egg. Try different things and see what feels right for you.

[Guest Piotr]

Smoothie: 12 almonds ,tablespoon of honey, two tablespoons of oats, glass of water. The drink 90 minutes before the run