Pre and post run nutrition

Charliebull

Go running early in mornings before work, usually anytime between 6-7 am depending on distance, normally get up and go out running on an empty stomach

What if anything should I take before going out and I have heard that a glass of chocolate milk is good straight after a run

Thanks for any advice

Krusty_Clown

Charliebull wrote: »

Go running early in mornings before work, usually anytime between 6-7 am depending on distance, normally get up and go out running on an empty stomach

What if anything should I take before going out and I have heard that a glass of chocolate milk is good straight after a run

Thanks for any advice

Hi Charliebull, everyone's mileage will vary (if you'll forgive the pun) but at that time in the morning, I'd be trying to avoid eating anything, as you'd have a heightened risk of stomach issues on your run. I'll always drink 500-800ml of water and if I have time, a cup of coffee (more for the wakefulness than any other reason). Also, I really like coffee. Also, it helps you go to the toilet.

After your run, the best thing you can eat is food. Real food. If you don't have access to Real food, then by all means, a chocolate milk drink will help with recovery, as it contains carbohydrates, protein and fat in good ratios.

Charliebull

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

Hi Charliebull, everyone's mileage will vary (if you'll forgive the pun) but at that time in the morning, I'd be trying to avoid eating anything, as you'd have a heightened risk of stomach issues on your run. I'll always drink 500-800ml of water and if I have time, a cup of coffee (more for the wakefulness than any other reason). Also, I really like coffee. Also, it helps you go to the toilet.

After your run, the best thing you can eat is food. Real food. If you don't have access to Real food, then by all means, a chocolate milk drink will help with recovery, as it contains carbohydrates, protein and fat in good ratios.

Thanks Krusty, yea anything from 8-12 k depending on mood, will drink a bit of water so before heading out

yes i have had a few close shaves with the toilet,:) so always go now before heading out

yes can have breakfast after run, usually do as well as choclate drink

average_runner

I usually run early in the morning, between 6-7.30, eat nothing before hand.
Afterwards if running to work i stop off at Starbucks beside the office and get a skinny mocha and have porridge in work.

If at home it be coffee and some toast with jam, but if i dont have time, ie heading some where with the kids it be coffee and danish in centra!!

Wish i could control myself better