elenaSG Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am starting a new year of half marathon training and the long group runs are starting up this week. Since I live in a very warm climate, these runs are very early- too early to get in a full breakfast beforehand. I have never been on a Whole 30 during training, so my usual early-morning fuel was a Clif bar (followed by actual breakfast after the run). This obviously won't work, but based on past experiences I know I can't run on empty, either. Also, with the heat warm meals pre-run have not generated very pleasant results... Does anyone have any good ideas for a quick, compliant morning "snack" that will give me enough energy for the run? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WholeStanley Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 some avocado and cold chicken breast? or a few macadamia nuts and prawns? or a hard boiled egg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 9, 2014 Moderators Share Posted September 9, 2014 Until your body becomes fat-adapted, running and training is much harder. Many people can adapt in about 2 weeks, but some take 4 weeks. When you are fat-adapted, eating one or two hard boiled eggs makes a good pre-workout meal. Before you are fat-adapted, nothing will stop the workout from sucking and you may find that you are both slower and unable to run as far. This does pass and then you will be fine. During the ramp up process, you might find sipping coconut water on your run useful instead of plain water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenaSG Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Oh, I am already the slowest of the slow! I'm not concerned about my times but rather with getting through the runs. I will definitely try the coconut water as the runs get longer. And thanks for the ideas. Avocado chicken salad might do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJo09 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 From bitter experience, don't have coconut cream in coffee :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoJo09 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Oh and make sure your dinner the night before is substantial and includes a decent amount of potato or sweet potato - then your muscles should be all loaded up and ready to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elenaSG Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 From bitter experience, don't have coconut cream in coffee :-) Noted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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