Forums >Health and Nutrition>What to eat before 5am run?
I'm so surprised with all the suggestions fro junk! Cookies? Pop tarts? What about yogurt, half a protein shake, a bit of fruit...something healthy!
This thread was started by a pregnant runner and the best advice I saw was Ennay's "whatever is palatable that day". If yogurt, a protein shake, or fruit are palatable, then sure. If not, no. Something at 5a before a 3-5 mile run isn't being consumed for fuel on the run... it's really about blood sugar, clearing brain fog, and getting the body moving. A single oreo or a fig newton? In the big scheme kind of not going to matter nutrition-wise, and it does the trick. Well, provided it does the trick and doesn't cause nausea.
After the run? A nice healthy breakfast, definitely.
Provided it works and stays down that day.
Is sugar laden yogurt really that much better than a pop tart?
But what SRL said -- look at the OP
Is sugar laden yogurt really that much better than a pop tart? But what SRL said -- look at the OP
Not all yogurt is "sugar laden"...and I'm well aware she is a pregnant female - I'm female as well, and pregnancy is not a license to eat cookies. I was only trying to say there are more nutritious options and I'm sure something other than cookies and pop tarts could be found to calm the nausea.
I eat a banana and a whole wheat bagel (with butter). For shorter runs you could probably stick with just the banana
I was unaware anyone needed a license to eat cookies. I've been trying to get pregnant for all the wrong reasons. It's entirely possible to eat cookies and still have a healthy, balanced diet.
I also have to agree with srlopez--it's not like a small snack in the morning pre-run is indicative of a dietary problem. My box of pop tarts I bought before my last race (three weeks ago) is still there, minus two. It's waiting for the next race. Or for when my license comes.
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I'd go with a fig newton or two, those were one of the few things I could eat first trimester when feeling really barfy.
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I usually just do a small granola bar and a glass of water if it's that early.
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Being pregnant i think you can eat ice chips or crackers to prevent nausea but it would be advisable to just take a long walk for the mean time (because of your case) and i think you can resume running right after you recover from childbirth
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Lots of women run pregnant, with their doctor's approval.
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