Before run food

Dietitians explain exactly what to eat before running, including pre-cardio meal and snack ideas. Plus, they share why it's important to eat before running and when to do so.

Learn tips from runner and dietitian Charlie Watson about what to eat before running 5K, foods to avoid, the best food for runners, and more.

Carb loading is more than just eating pasta. Here is a list of foods high in healthy carbs and foods to avoid when carb loading for a marathon.

In this guide to what to eat before running in the morning, we'll discuss how to fuel the night before a run, and the morning of so those glycogen stores are topped off for race day or any training session you have ahead of you. (We'll also share what not to eat).

What should you include in your runner's diet? Learn more about the best foods before a run so that you can get the proper nutrition and fuel.

For a long time, one of the most mystifying things about running to me — and exercise in general — didn’t even involve the action itself, it had to do with what you’re required to do before and after (and sometimes during) a workout. I’m not talking about stretching or drinking water (although both are […]

What Should I Eat Before a Run, and How Much? Is Carb Loading Still a Thing? Should I Consider It? Do I Need to Fuel Up During a Run? If So, When and With What Foods? Do I Need to Eat After a Run? When Should I Hydrate During a Run? What’s the Most Common Misstep People Make When Fueling for Running? Eating the right foods before, during, and after a run can optimize your energy and performance.

There is a lot of information for runners about what to eat before a run and even what to eat before a long run, but you often need to do some digging if you want to find what foods to avoid before running. In other words, while knowing what is best to eat pre-workout is certainly helpful, it’s equally important to know what not to eat in case your general dietary choices differ from the standard recommendations of the best foods to eat before running.

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