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I don't know, man. Sounds kinda dry.
steph
OCD If you don't laugh ...
Well it varies, but since I ran one today it's fresh in my mind. I had a pb&j&b (pb&j with sliced bananas added) about 90 minutes-2 hrs. before the race. It was a good choice.
Based on this post I had myself a pb&j&b for lunch this weekend. I really like peanut butter and I like bananas but did not realize the two together taste kinda nasty.
Well, then you'll never run a fast marath... oh, wait. Never mind.
I put it under there.
Perky
Beer (of course) and something carbo-licious like pizza or pasta. But the meal must be early -- like 530pm or so.
Bacon, scrambled egg, sausage, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, toast, coffee. 2 - 2.5hrs pre race.
Caveat: I dont' race well, but at least I've enjoyed my breakfast.
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1/2 to 1 cup coffee with heavy cream, 1 teaspoon coconut oil, and 1 Equal (or Stevia) 1-2 hours before. Nothing else. I'm eating a LCHF diet, so I can typically run at least 2 hours in the morning without eating anything. 1.5 to 2 hours into the race or training run, I'll have some Gu.
It IS delicious. And what I make most every morning. Just not usually at 4am. On the road for a race (which I usually am), it's hard-boiled eggs and cold sausage + whatever produce I can scrounge from a local store if I'm not in a position to have packed my own.
It IS delicious. And what I make most every morning. Just not usually at 4am.
On the road for a race (which I usually am), it's hard-boiled eggs and cold sausage + whatever produce I can scrounge from a local store if I'm not in a position to have packed my own.
Another item to try (if your hotel room has a microwave) -- Nitrate-free pre-cooked bacon from Trader Joe's. Yum.
Water
Coffee
Bagal
Banana
gel 10 minutes before the start.
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