I always have fish and chips the night before a race, good solid protein and plenty of carbs...I just have it because I like it and a race is a good excuse
The odd treat won't do any harm and you do need a decent meal in you. If I am staying away then I would go to an Italian restaurant and have pizza or pasta. So I guess none of my options are that great diet-wise, but it's only for a race, not every day. But for racing it is good to have plenty of carbs, and you'll burn over 600 calories doing a 10k ...not that much less than fish and chips. I find that when running I can treat myself too much because I'm running, but at only about 100 calories a mile it doesn't take too many choc bars to undo the good work! So, everything in moderation...
Carbs usually for me, but whatever you will be comfortable eating - don't try anything new that might upset your tum. Curry is not a good idea for example unless you are used to eating that the night before a race
Nope as i am not sure of abilities? Don't want to look a fool if i turn up at a race and its full off elites and pro runners! Fancy the Darlington 10k...really want to do a 5k also!
Well done Keeny!! I did my first 10k in just over an hour. And my last one I got a PB of 45 54 - just takes time, perserverance and speed work! It always helps to set little achievable goals bit by bit. If I were you I'd aim for sub 1hr 10 then next time leave it a couple of months and go for sub 1hr 5 etc all depending on what you want to do of course. You might be more interested in doing longer distance races like myself
I usually check last year's results to make sure the race isn't just full of whippets, but usually there is a real cross section and in fact the later runners often get more support then the fast ones
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Tea - err that will be tea cake and a nice cup of tea.
Fish and chips in the middle of the afternoon? I'm not sure the Jews would even advise you do that.
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I call my evening meal supper but we all know what Keeny means
have a great race, keeny
good luck keeny!!!
i''ve got my first 10k tomorrow too and i think i've just been won over by the fish and chips idea!!! yummy!!!
I look forward to hearing all about your race 2moro
Thanks VIxx and Vik am going to have some pasta with turkey .......Vixx i don't know what upsets my tummy as i have not done a race lol!!!
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good luck for tomorrow
dont bother too much carbing for a 10k,but would have a bowl of porridge for breakfast,slow release energy
The thing is, you did it. So many people in the UK didn't do anything today.
Top effort, and as you say, you now have something to beat!
I usually check last year's results to make sure the race isn't just full of whippets, but usually there is a real cross section and in fact the later runners often get more support then the fast ones
Definitely not curry ! Pre-race = porridge !!
I usually have pasta (home made) the night before, and then porridge for breakfast before a race.
I have had some cracking good runs after a curry the night before, though! Just stick with a source that you trust.
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I had porridge before and a minging energy bar with banana flavour...i should know better than to get banana flavoured stuff!!
Had pasta night before will have to see what my next race brings Hmmm