If running early I usually have Green & Black's hot chocolate and a coffee, possibly with a jaffa cake, then head straight out before I get tempted to eat anything else.
My digestive system needs at least 3 to get to grips with whatever I throw at it (either (porridge made with honey & semi-skimmed or else sugarless Alpen mixed with 1½ crushed Shredded Wheat), followed my toast.
A substantial evening meal the night before, a bedtime snack, then porridge or another cereal, yogurt (the full-fat, sugar-laden variety) or a banana for breakfast. And coffee. Must have coffee.
Mike S, if I drank 3/4 pint of coffee before running I'd be peeing in peoples front gardens after a mile and my tum would be swooshing from side to side under the weight of that much liquid! We ladies don't have the advantage of outdoor plumbing unfortunately! :-)
You need to find what works for you. Much as I love cereals/muesli I've finally realised that they don't work for me before a run. I suspect it's the milk rather than the cereal that's the problem.
What does work for me is a raisiny-cinnamon bagel (nice store-baked ones from Sainsbury's) and a cup of strongish coffee. After that, I need to wait at least 2, even 3 hours before running.
If I want to run shortly after getting out of bed, I skip breakfast, perhaps just having a small glass of fruit juice or water.
But remember, different things work for different people, so it's just trial and error really.
Porridge made with soya milk (the sweentened variety, so no need for honey/sugar), with sliced banana and wheat germ sprinkled on top. Plus cup of tea, I would die without the tea. I find I need to leave at least 2 hours after breakfast before running, and although I've tried, I simply can't run first thing without any breakfast.
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Poached egg on wholemeal toast for some carbs and protein?
If running early I usually have Green & Black's hot chocolate and a coffee, possibly with a jaffa cake, then head straight out before I get tempted to eat anything else.
(and I pig out when I get back)
An hour B4 my run.
My digestive system needs at least 3 to get to grips with whatever I throw at it (either (porridge made with honey & semi-skimmed or else sugarless Alpen mixed with 1½ crushed Shredded Wheat), followed my toast.
And definitely coffee!
Strasight out of the door and don't run too fast for the first 5 minutes.
If its cold out wear gloves.
Mike S, if I drank 3/4 pint of coffee before running I'd be peeing in peoples front gardens after a mile and my tum would be swooshing from side to side under the weight of that much liquid! We ladies don't have the advantage of outdoor plumbing unfortunately! :-)
What does work for me is a raisiny-cinnamon bagel (nice store-baked ones from Sainsbury's) and a cup of strongish coffee. After that, I need to wait at least 2, even 3 hours before running.
If I want to run shortly after getting out of bed, I skip breakfast, perhaps just having a small glass of fruit juice or water.
But remember, different things work for different people, so it's just trial and error really.
Andy