Healthy pre race meals

Snacking can get a bad rap but healthy snacks are actually an important part of your nutrition and fueling strategy as a runner. Healthy snacks for runners can be used to provide pre-run fuel, mid-run calories, and post-race recovery and refueling nutrients. Healthy snacks are also a crucial component of a runner’s overall diet or nutrition plan, helping meet daily caloric and macronutrient needs throughout the entire day, not just in the interval of time right around a run.

With intense training, comes high energy and nutrient needs and more groceries. This post covers over 30 budget friendly meals for athletes!

Use this sample long distance runners diet plan to help give you ideas and knowledge for meeting your nutritional needs. Long distance runners nutrition needs are high! #runnernutrition

This easy one-pan dinner recipe is perfect for when you’re short on time, but looking for a dinner idea that’s satisfying. In 35 minutes, it combines ground turkey and sweet potato cubes with black beans, spinach, and salsa, creating a simple but hearty meal. Top with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado, and enjoy!

Let stress go in the week before a marathon with these meal prep ideas. Make ahead at the beginning of the week and then save time while sticking to your nutrition plan throughout the week!

Endurance athletes often struggle to maintain energy levels throughout prolonged physical activity. Carb loading is a strategic nutritional approach that can significantly enhance performance and delay fatigue. Many athletes choose to load up on carbs one to three days before a big race or event. But when you’re eating that high of carbs, knowing which meals to pick can be challenging. In today’s article, we will explore some of our favorite carb loading meals for athletes.

5 Healthy Carb Loaded Meals for Runners | Carb rich meals to power you through your next race or long run!

Since carbohydrates digest quickly and are the primary fuel source for your activity, your pre game meal should be at least 60% carbohydrate. rnrn

Deciding on a pre race dinner can be tricky. Here are 8 tips to help you decide what to eat the night before a race, plus 5 dinner ideas!

We asked some elite athletes and running pros to share exactly what's on their dinner plate because just maybe, if we eat like them, we'll be inspired to run like them, too.