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Harumf.
Well said!
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Rob
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2 poptarts about 2 hours before - lots of coffee usually some water too
1 gel 45 minutes prior and another gel 15 min prior
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I've not tried the pop tarts....yet
Always coffee & water + small bites of whatever will sit and/or is available....I have a hard time eating anything right out of bed on any given day. Race day is worse. Still searching for the perfect combo & whatever it is, I usually need two hrs out or a really slow start.
Most often the choices are: protein/fruit smoothie; small amt of greek yogurt w/granola; 1/2 banana; boiled egg; small oatmeal w/raisins & walnuts; 1/2 bagel w/nut butter
A bagel about two hours before with coffee and lot of water.
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Bacon Party!
Three hours prior: bacon, egg scrambled with sauteed onions and mushrooms, topped with fresh salsa and sour cream, and some avocado on the side.
Liz
pace sera, sera
This sounds delicious, and way too much work for that early in the morning.
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.
Toast with peanut butter.
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Good Bad & The Monkey
I think that the pop tart idea originated with Trent. I tried it once and was sold. Easily digested.....tops off the glycogen.....no fuss....no muss.
Amen brother.
But it only works if you have a beer postrace. Preferably within 2 minutes.
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
I typically try to have a banana about 30-40 minutes pre-race if I can.
I try to take in gatorade at each hydration station and eat sports beans throughout the race to keep the blood sugar up.
Feeling the growl again
Oatmeal or poptarts. 3ish hours prior.
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2 easy questions. 1- what do you eat before your marathon, and 2- how long before the race do you consume it? Thanks! mark
2 easy questions.
1- what do you eat before your marathon, and
2- how long before the race do you consume it?
Thanks!
mark
1 - Two pieces whole wheat toast with peanut butter and sliced bananas, 16 ounces water, 8 ounces coffee
2 - Three hours before race
2013 -Sub 2:00 for 1/2 marathon
After many attempts I have finally found something which works for me for marathons and ultras. If I get it wrong and dont eat enough I can guarantee I will throw up when I eat my first post race food, if I get it right I can eat what I like when I finish.
1. for breakfast I will have Oatmeal Porridge, coffee, carb sports drink. (for first breakfast I will have sausage, egg bacon etc if available)
2. I have two breakfasts - first one about 4-5 hours before race, second one 1.5-2.5 hours before.
pasta on friday
deserts on sat
tea morning of race
I don't know, man. Sounds kinda dry.
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