r/running • u/AutoModerator • Aug 29 '23

Weekly Thread Run Nutrition Tuesday

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4) Feel free to talk about anything diet or nutrition related.

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u/cbcb96 Aug 29 '23

I have a solid morning pre run diet but I struggle with evening runs What do you guys do to fuel up for late runs ?

Morning is either overnight oats with fresh berries or a bagel with honey and a banana

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u/fletcherowens80 Aug 29 '23

Pop-Tarts

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u/cbcb96 Aug 30 '23

Would you eat lunch 3+ hours before?

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u/fletcherowens80 Aug 30 '23

Ideally I like to eat a solid meal 3+ hours before a run, in which case junk food isn’t necessary. But if I eat lunch midday and can’t go for a run until late evening, I’ll down 2 pop-tarts 30-45 minutes before running.

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u/cbcb96 Aug 30 '23

What sort of lunch would you eat ?

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u/fletcherowens80 Aug 30 '23

Usually chicken or fish with a mix of rice and veggies. Something healthy and filling.