Lots of great information in this post! I had not heard about eating protein before going to bed and also find the macro/micro nutrition cycles interesting. I’m going to have to read more about these topics!
thanks! yea, i actually REALLY like the protein before bed part because i always get peeved when people tout, “i DON’T eat before bed, it’ll make me fat!” lol
I am always curious to what others eat before races. I always think of pasta but I know others eat a variety of other stuff. Interesting that Meb adds more proteins!
i used to get made fun of because i actually an not a huge pasta person…i will however steal everyone’s bread and pizza crust if they take me to an italian place 😉
Before a race, I usually have a banana and a granola bar. This weekend, I was still hungry, so I ate a second granola bar. Seemed to work out great because I PR’ed my race!
I never heard about having proteins before bed to help you sleep. Very interesting.
I like to eat a Picky Bar and a banana before a race. The bars are super good and just the right size. I love cake…and I definitely think about food 90% of the time I’m running :-).
Some serious, er, food for thought here. Nutritions definitely on my list of priorities at the moment. I’ve now decided that every single post your write is just for me. Or any runner. But mostly me.
Before a race or a long run I have a piece of toast with peanut butter. It has worked out to be the perfect combo to make me feel fueled for a good portion of my run. It also sits well in my tummy.
I love all your pictures! Thanks for this post- it was really informative and got me thinking about what I eat and my approach to eating for training.
I usually eat most of my lunch (I pack everyday for work) between 11 am and 12, and my evening run usually isn’t until sometime after 5. I used to just run and often felt sluggish and low on energy. I discovered if I eat a small snack about 20 minutes beforehand (such as a granoal bar) I feel 100x better… imagine that, right??
Go-to pre-race meal is either a Power Bar or a Luna Bar, because they sit well in my stomach.
thanks so much! 🙂
oh gosh, and YES, a snack before that run will make a world of difference, as u noted! but don’t feel too bad, most of us runners learn things along the way then think back to some pretty funny, “well, duh” moments. 😉
Ok, you already know that picture with the rainbow cake is now my favorite, right? lol. Love love love your pictures…as for my nutrition strategies, I MUST eat before I run. I always run in the morning and I never ever skip breakfast. I wake up starving every single day. I normally eat some form of oatmeal, fruit, peanut butter combo as breakfast. After a long run, I always refuel with more oatmeal mixed with greek yogurt, berries (and whatever fruit I have on hand) and more peanut butter. It works for me and I love it! Usually before a race I make sure to include banana as part of my breakfast.
I really really need some advice…my coach says I’m not eating enough and that’s why I can’t run faster, I’m afraid to eat more because I don’t want to gain any weight and I don’t know what I should be eating more of is it carbs, protein, fat? I’m in the dark… I want to run faster but I don’t know how much more food I should eat and I don’t want to go overboard and gain weight
I LOVE that pic! I definitely do dream of color and ESPECIALLY cake! 🙂
me too 😉
Lots of great information in this post! I had not heard about eating protein before going to bed and also find the macro/micro nutrition cycles interesting. I’m going to have to read more about these topics!
thanks! yea, i actually REALLY like the protein before bed part because i always get peeved when people tout, “i DON’T eat before bed, it’ll make me fat!” lol
I will definitely check out your shirts!!! 🙂 Looks very artsy! 🙂
awesome, thanks! do check those out 🙂
I am always curious to what others eat before races. I always think of pasta but I know others eat a variety of other stuff. Interesting that Meb adds more proteins!
i used to get made fun of because i actually an not a huge pasta person…i will however steal everyone’s bread and pizza crust if they take me to an italian place 😉
Before a race, I usually have a banana and a granola bar. This weekend, I was still hungry, so I ate a second granola bar. Seemed to work out great because I PR’ed my race!
I never heard about having proteins before bed to help you sleep. Very interesting.
u can’t argue with a PR for results! 😉
I like to eat a Picky Bar and a banana before a race. The bars are super good and just the right size. I love cake…and I definitely think about food 90% of the time I’m running :-).
umm, ya, cake is always some perfect motivation! 😉
Some serious, er, food for thought here. Nutritions definitely on my list of priorities at the moment. I’ve now decided that every single post your write is just for me. Or any runner. But mostly me.
well, ummm, every single post IS for you! kate’s just that awesome. 🙂
Before a race or a long run I have a piece of toast with peanut butter. It has worked out to be the perfect combo to make me feel fueled for a good portion of my run. It also sits well in my tummy.
don’t mess with perfection! 🙂
I love all your pictures! Thanks for this post- it was really informative and got me thinking about what I eat and my approach to eating for training.
I usually eat most of my lunch (I pack everyday for work) between 11 am and 12, and my evening run usually isn’t until sometime after 5. I used to just run and often felt sluggish and low on energy. I discovered if I eat a small snack about 20 minutes beforehand (such as a granoal bar) I feel 100x better… imagine that, right??
Go-to pre-race meal is either a Power Bar or a Luna Bar, because they sit well in my stomach.
thanks so much! 🙂
oh gosh, and YES, a snack before that run will make a world of difference, as u noted! but don’t feel too bad, most of us runners learn things along the way then think back to some pretty funny, “well, duh” moments. 😉
Ok, you already know that picture with the rainbow cake is now my favorite, right? lol. Love love love your pictures…as for my nutrition strategies, I MUST eat before I run. I always run in the morning and I never ever skip breakfast. I wake up starving every single day. I normally eat some form of oatmeal, fruit, peanut butter combo as breakfast. After a long run, I always refuel with more oatmeal mixed with greek yogurt, berries (and whatever fruit I have on hand) and more peanut butter. It works for me and I love it! Usually before a race I make sure to include banana as part of my breakfast.
hahaha…thanks!! 🙂 and so good it sounds like u’re got ur nutrition plan down pat!
I really really need some advice…my coach says I’m not eating enough and that’s why I can’t run faster, I’m afraid to eat more because I don’t want to gain any weight and I don’t know what I should be eating more of is it carbs, protein, fat? I’m in the dark… I want to run faster but I don’t know how much more food I should eat and I don’t want to go overboard and gain weight
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