Eating right for short runs isn’t difficult when you follow a few simple guidelines. Want the best from your body; give your body the best!
Stay on your regular water for the week prior to your race and drink normal the morning of the race without guzzling water. There will be water on your route about every mile or so; no need to fill up on water before you take off.
Hydration (post run): Blend of Gatorade and water (1-1) ratio and plenty of it.
Good pre race day meal (night before): Small - medium serving of pasta, sauce (no meat), bread, and small desert item if desired (piece of cake or other small treat) Don’t eat anything new that your not used too…bad idea which could result in stomach cramps during your race.
Pre run meal (morning of race) 90 minutes to 2 hours before start: Small - medium serving of oatmeal with a small serving of fruit. Begin eating this a couple weeks away from your race to ensure that your body likes it on race day.
Post run meal (immediately after run): Fun food with high levels of carbohydrates (pizza or a big sandwich with pasta salad) And plenty of liquids!
Have fun; this is one time that your body will absolutely burn off the calories so enjoy!
