Hi,
I am pretty new to running - I started about 1 month ago - and am so far loving every second of it. Over the last couple of weeks, I have started running at about 6am before I have to get ready for work. However, I have a problem with breakfast timings.
Is it better to eat breakfast before or after an early morning run? I really don't fancy anything much before 6am (and I have read that you should eat up to an hour before exercising - how early would I have to get up??!!!) but usually eat when I get back.
Any thoughts or pointers would be great.
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If you eat when you don't want to, and then run, I reckon you'll feel pretty icky. It's a mistake I made!
Perhaps a drink - and a banana if you feel you have to?
) Keep at it!
I'm not running too far at the mo. - just a few laps of the local park.
Thing is that I really want to find a routine that I can stick to. My goal is to run in the local 10k next year.
Best get some more bananas in then!
However, cereal when I get back is a different matter - it really sorts me out.
Like Julijoo said, you just have to experiment until you find what suits you.
Generally, though, i have breakfast with hubby at around 6.30 am, then head out the door for my run around 8 am.
ditto for long runs (marathon distance +) although i start eating from 15 minutes after the start
Begining to run a bit further now - can manage a whole 2 miles (I am just begining)! Perhaps my first 5k by xmas?!
I will have a look to see if there are any nice, beginner-friendly-looking 5k races in my area. I know there a few nice sounding 10k races around. I hope to go in for one or two of them next year.
To be 100% honest, I am a bit daunted by the prospect of a race. It all seems a bit......serious!
Good luck with the 10k Rince (will The Luggage be helping you round??!). When is it? Let me know how you get on.
Go on, do it - you know you wanna!!
;o)
I'll have a nose around and see what there is near me. I'll keep you posted.
My inaugural event is the Cancer Research 10K at Castle Howard on Oct 5th which is now less than 3 weeks away - Aghhh !!!
I know what you mean about it seeming so serious - When my entry pack arrived and I saw my number and instructions I nearly bottled it. I'll just womble along with the fun runners at the back and finish when I finish.
Tried looking on the events forum but all I can find is people moaning about the entrance fee - I know its a lot but its all for charity and includes a T-shirt so what the hell.