Tag Archive: pre-race eating

5 Keys to the Pre-Workout Meal Everyone Should Know

What to eat before you work out has long been an area of uncertainty for runners and athletes.  Should we just eat the same stuff we consume during a workout or race?  What about a simple protein drink or meal-replacement shake?  Far too often, the result of my confusion has been a few swigs of Gatorade,…

What to Eat Before a Marathon or Half Marathon

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This blog is about food.  This blog is about running.  So what's more appropriate than what to eat before, during, and after a race? This information applies mostly to half marathons or marathons; for shorter races the hydration and nutrition needs aren't as great. What To Eat Before and After a Race I've generally taken…